Project Manager - Execution

Southern Company is seeking a Project Manager for its Transmission Project Management Organization in Atlanta, GA. The role involves leading execution activities for transmission line and substation projects, overseeing project lifecycle from development to closeout, managing budgets and schedules, and ensuring safety. Candidates should have a degree in engineering, project management experience, strong analytical and leadership skills, and familiarity with the transmission system.
Project Manager (E7) – Transmission Project Management Organization (PMO)

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for leading and coordinating the execution activities associated with transmission line and substation capital construction projects for assigned territories in Georgia. On the Project Execution team, the Project Manager provides strategic leadership and oversight throughout the Transmission project lifecycle. This includes input during project development and coordination of the design, engineering, procurement, construction, and closeout of projects.

Additionally, the Project Manager monitors project progress, schedules, and budgets with special attention to areas identified as high risk, oversees the project change management process, and conducts post project reviews and shares lessons learned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Educational/Certification Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology preferred.

PE Certification a plus.

PMP or other PM Certification a plus.

Transmission Project Management experience is a plus.

Experience:

Technical Experience Requirements:

For Execution Project Manager Role

Familiarity with project management principles and techniques including the Gated Process. Transmission and Distribution experience is preferred. Comparable experience in Generation may also be considered.

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.

Strong organizational and project management skills including familiarity with the Gated Process. Self-motivated and well-organized.

Ability to work effectively across functions, engaging others, influencing others, building coalitions, and leading cross-functional teams.

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 conflict

Ability to build and maintain professional working relationships with internal and external clients

Ability to lead projects involving multiple work groups and departments

Strong communication skills with the ability 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/Primavera preferred

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 Assistant Project Manager (APM), Schedule Analyst (SA) and Cost Analyst (CA). Cohesiveness is key as both rely on each other to be successful. Keen focus on building trust with these individuals 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

Ensure safety and quality are always maintained during the project life cycle

Coordinate the design, engineering, procurement, land acquisition, and construction activities for multiple transmission line and substation projects in a geographic territory. Includes coordination with the Integrated Transmission System (ITS) and Generation

Provide regular updates/communication status of projects (i.e., Management, Regions, TMCs, ITS partners, Customers). Provide proactive communication when problems arise that will impact costs, schedule, or the external public.

Monitor and analyze project expenditures to provide management with projected monthly, year-end, and total project costs. Includes managing scope changes and gaining proper approval before construction.

Identify needed tasks, milestones, and resource requirements for assigned projects. Balance cost constraints, schedules, environmental requirements, regulatory requirements, and community impacts with Transmission system requirements in order to meet the project need date.

Monitor and analyze 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.

Route paperwork expeditiously to ensure proper budgetary approvals are obtained.

RELATIONSHIPS

Key External 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.

BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY

Capital Budget: Responsible for multi-million-dollar, multi-year projects.

O&M Budget: Minimal

Additional Information

Approximately 25% travel will be required for this role.