Project Manager

Role Overview 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, the Project Manager will manage scoping, conceptual design, preliminary outage planning, and initial budget approval requests. Additionally, the Project Manager monitors progress, schedules, and budgets, focuses on high‑risk areas, oversees the change‑management process, and conducts post‑project reviews to share lessons learned. Job Responsibilities Ensure safety and quality are maintained at all times during the project lifecycle. Coordinate the design, engineering, procurement, land acquisition, and construction activities for multiple transmission line and substation projects within the geographic territory, including coordination with the Integrated Transmission System (ITS) and Generation. Provide regular status updates/communication on projects to management, regions, TMCs, IT partners, and customers; proactively communicate when problems arise that may impact cost, schedule, or external public. Monitor and analyze project expenditures to provide management with projected monthly, year‑end, and total project costs, including scope change management and 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 to meet project needs date. Monitor and analyze progress on each project to identify and negotiate changes with internal and external parties. Adjust work plans and resource requirements as changes occur; implement the change‑management process effectively. Route paperwork expeditiously to ensure proper budgetary approvals are obtained. Technical Experience 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.) strongly desired. 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 Demonstrated focus on safety. Demonstrated experience in multiple leadership competencies 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 workgroups and departments. Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels, including executives, management, supervision, 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 the company 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. Develops creative solutions to solve problems and balance the needs of the company and external public. Resolves conflict between individuals and functional areas. Cultivates 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. Strong diplomatic skills when working with customers to deliver on tight timelines, meet deadlines, and produce a quality product. Works well with the Transmission Analyst; building trust and representing them in their absence. Embraces utilizing technology in day‑to‑day activities and functions. Understands after‑hours response is occasionally required due to customer needs, project scheduling, storm restoration activities, and other unforeseen reasons. Embraces being a go‑to resource as stakeholders lean heavily on the Project Manager for guidance and direction with transmission processes, procedures, and work plans. Fosters an inclusive culture where employees feel valued, creating an environment of trust, development, and continuous improvement. Leadership Relations 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. Company Overview Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company. The company focuses on reliable, affordable energy with a diverse generation mix. Georgia Power serves 2.6 million customers in 155 of Georgia’s 159 counties and is recognized for customer satisfaction. Southern Company serves 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond. Equal Opportunity Statement Southern Company is an equal‑opportunity employer. All 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. Job Details Job Identification: 20021 Job Category: Engineering Job Schedule: Full time Company: Georgia Power #J-18808-Ljbffr