Project Manager
Job Summary
Job Requirements
Technical Experience
Leadership Experience
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Behavioral Attributes
Job Responsibilities
Budget Responsibility
Relationships Key Interfaces
External Interface
Internal Interface
Company Information
Benefits
Job Requirements
Education/Certification Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology preferred. PE Certification a plus. PMP or other PM Certification a plus.
Experience Requirements: For Development Project Manager Role: Familiarity with project management principles and techniques including the Gated Process. Strong Transmission experience preferred. Experience in Protection and Control Field Services, Transmission Operations, Transmission Design (Estimating, Physical, Control, Protection and Control Applications, etc.) is strongly desired. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the transmission system, engineering principles, electric operating practices, construction practices, land requirements and regulations, budgeting, scheduling, and general business practices. Strong analytical skills to evaluate progress, identify problem areas, evaluate alternatives, and determine viable solutions. Experience analyzing, projecting, and controlling project costs over time.
Leadership Experience Requirements: Demonstrated focus on Safety. Demonstrated experience in multiple leadership competency areas such as Business Acumen, Business Execution, Communication, Leading People and Organizations, Organizational Savvy, and other Personal Attributes of effective leaders.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Knowledge of the Transmission system, Customer-focused with strong interpersonal skills. Ability to lead team efforts, identify critical paths, and resolve conflicts. Ability to build and maintain professional working relationships with internal and external clients. Ability to lead projects involving multiple workgroups and departments. Strong communication skills to communicate effectively at all levels, including executives, management, supervision, covered employees, contract employees, business leaders, and customers. Strong presentation skills with internal and external audiences. Ability to conduct financial analysis, manage capital budgets, and provide accurate budget projections. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to develop and manage multiple project schedules, work plans, and budgets. Experience with STOMP, TEAMS (Transmission Estimating and Management System), and/or P6/Primaverapreferred. Knowledge of contract administration.
Behavioral Attributes: Demonstrates Our Values (Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance). Models ethical conduct. Exhibits strong initiative and ability to make difficult decisions. Adaptable to internal and external demands. Ability to develop creative solutions to solve problems and balance the needs of the Company and external public. Ability to resolve conflict between individuals and functional areas. Ability to cultivate a team environment for project success. Attention to detail and following processes and procedures. Empowered to speak up and make tough decisions with the awareness to get management involved when necessary and in a timely fashion. Has strong ability to exercise diplomatic skills when working with customers to deliver on tight timelines, meet deadlines, and be thorough enough to still produce a quality product. Works very well with their Transmission Analyst. Cohesiveness is key as both rely on each other to be successful. Keen focus on building trust with their Transmission Analyst to represent them in their absence. Embrace utilizing technology in their day-to-day activities and functions. Understand that after hours response is occasionally required due to customer needs, project scheduling, storm restoration activities (DAT), and other unforeseen reasons. Embrace being a “go-to” resource as other stakeholders lean heavily on the Project Manager for guidance and direction with Transmission processes, procedures, and work plans. Foster an inclusive culture where employees feel valued and create an environment of trust, development, and continuous improvement.
Job Responsibilities
Ensures safety and quality are maintained at all times during the project lifecycle. Coordinates the design, engineering, procurement, land acquisition, and construction activities for multiple transmission line and substation projects in an assigned geographic territory. Includes coordination with the Integrated Transmission System (ITS) and Generation Providers. Provides proactive communication when problems arise that will impact costs, schedule, or the external public. Monitors and analyzes project expenditures to provide management with projected monthly, year-end, and total project costs. Includes managing scope changes and gaining proper approval before construction. Identifies needed tasks, milestones, and resource requirements for assigned projects. Balances cost constraints, schedules, environmental requirements, regulatory requirements, and community impacts with Transmission system requirements to meet the project need date. Monitors and analyzes progress on each project to identify and negotiate changes with internal and external parties. Adjusts work plans and resource requirements as changes occur. Implements the change management process effectively. Routes paperwork expeditiously to ensure proper budgetary approvals are obtained.
Budget Responsibility
Capital Budget: Responsible for multi-million-dollar, multi-year projects. O&M Budget: Minimal
Relationships Key Interfaces
Community leadership and local customers. Region leadership and leaders of other departments. Executives and managers for project updates. Local governments for permits and work coordination.
External Interface
Community leadership and local customers. Region leadership and leaders of other departments. Executives and managers for project updates. Local governments for permits and work coordination.
Internal Interface
Community leadership and local customers. Region leadership and leaders of other departments. Executives and managers for project updates. Local governments for permits and work coordination.
Company Information
Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the Company's promise to 2.6 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy at rates below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the Company is recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeogiaPower.com and connect with the Company on Facebook (), Twitter () and Instagram (). Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com. Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Benefits
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