Project Manager (E7) – Transmission Project Management Organization (PMO)
JOB SUMMARY
This position is responsible for leading and coordinating the development activities associated with transmission line and substation capital construction projects for assigned territories in Georgia. On the Project Development team, the Project Manager takes the project from the origination/solution phase through the budget approval before project execution. During this period of the project, the Development Project Manager will manage the scoping process, the conceptual design activities, preliminary outage planning, and the initial budget approval request. 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.
Experience:
Technical 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 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:
- 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
- Ensure safety and quality are maintained at all times 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
Georgia Power
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 (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).
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 invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf. Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.
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