Project Support Specialist I 4P/563

Project Support Specialist I

Location: Atlanta, GA

Client: Southern Company Gas

Employment Type: Contract-1Year

Position Overview

The Project Support Specialist I coordinates key work management tasks related to capital construction projects, including cost-recoverable programs, from project initiation through financial close-out.

This role provides critical administrative and system support to ensure accurate project setup, asset tracking, and contractor coordination. The position serves as a liaison between pipeline contractors and Southern Company Gas (SCG) for system and work management matters.

This is an excellent opportunity for early-career professionals seeking experience in project coordination within a utility or construction environment.

Key Responsibilities

Project & Work Management Support

• Coordinate work management activities for capital construction projects
• Support cost-recoverable programs from initiation through financial close-out
• Create and maintain project records in SCG ARM
• Process asset allocation and booking in PowerPlan
• Create non-new business work requests
• Create and validate spot contracts

System & Financial Coordination

• Ensure accurate project setup and system maintenance
• Track project financials and assist with close-out activities
• Maintain accurate documentation within internal systems

Contractor & Stakeholder Liaison

• Serve as liaison between pipeline contractors and Southern Company Gas
• Support resolution of system and work management issues
• Communicate effectively with internal teams and external contractors

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or related field
• 0–5 years of relevant experience
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in project coordination or support roles
• Experience in utility, construction, or infrastructure environments
• Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project)
• Experience working with enterprise systems such as ARM or PowerPlan