Assistant Project Manager / Project Coordinator at Southern Company in Atlanta, GA

Assistant Project Manager – Technology, Fiber and Physical Security

Reports to: Project Management Supervisor

Location: 241 Ralph McGill, Atlanta, GA - GPC Corporate Office

This position will be filled as a Level 4-6 Exempt dependent upon the qualifications (skills, education and experience) of the successful candidate.

JOB SUMMARY

The Assistant Project Manager (APM) assigned to Technology, Fiber and Physical Security projects will be paired with the Technology & Fiber and Physical Security Project Managers to support with various aspects of project management to ensure successful project delivery, high standards of quality, and stakeholder satisfaction. This position will cover transmission lines and substation projects for the entire state of Georgia.

Job Requirements

Job Experience and Education:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred
Engineering, Substation Integration & Automation, and Operations Support experience preferred.
Transmission experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Strong organizational, time management and project management skills.

Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and engage with others.

Strong analytical & problem-solving skills to evaluate progress, identify problem areas, evaluate alternatives, and determine viable solutions.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Able to create and manage schedules in Excel.

Technical knowledge of Telecom and Energy Management Systems (EMS) / Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems in use for substations and transmission lines such as equipment, communication architectures, protocols and Operations Technology (OT) cyber security.

Technical knowledge of substation and transmission line devices that produce/collect data or files needed to operate, maintain, or secure facilities.

Understanding of North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) procedures.

Understanding of Cyber and Physical Security initiatives.

Experience with contract, material procurement and purchase order administration.

Strong computer skills, with general knowledge of Transmission applications such as TEAMS, STOMP, TransView, LIMS, Spectrum EMS, MAXIMO, among others.

Proven communication and negotiation skills (Verbal and Written)

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with competing deadline and demands.

Understanding of the Georgia Integrated Transmission System (ITS) is a plus.

Behavioral Attributes:

Must exhibit Our Values behaviors: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, Superior Performance.

Proactive approach to acquiring new knowledge and seeking innovative trends to project challenges.

Ability to challenge assumptions and conclusions in a productive way.

Strong attention to detail and proactive approach to problem solving.

Enjoys working with a large and diverse group of people to accomplish projects as a team.

Customer focused with strong interpersonal skills.

Ability to build and maintain professional working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Understand that after hours response is occasionally required due to project needs, storm restoration activities (Damage Assessment Teams), and other unforeseen reasons.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Support: Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of transmission line and substation projects associated with Technology, Fiber and Physical Security, ensuring alignment with customer and business objectives.

Documentation and Reporting: Prepare and maintain project documentation. Assist in the preparation of status reports and presentations for stakeholders.

Coordination: Support the coordination of the design, engineering, procurement, construction, and closeout phases of project ensuring seamless integration and execution.

Equipment Management: Monitor and track major equipment of all projects including material slotting, review, and readiness.

Monitoring and Tracking: Identify and report potential issues to the Project Manager. Facilitate resolution of conflicts, resource issues, or schedule exceptions that may impact project completion dates.

Change Management: Assist in managing project changes, ensuring all adjustments are effectively documented and communicated. Analyze project cost exceptions and assist with variance explanations.

Stakeholder Management: Assist in developing relationships with internal and external stakeholders to manage expectations, address concerns, and ensure a high level of satisfaction and collaboration.

Organizational Duties: Assist and support project managers with managerial items that include but are not limited to scheduling and coordinating project meetings, note taking, and recording attendance.

Post-Project Review: Support the Project Manager in conducting post-project reviews to identify lessons learned and share insights for continuous improvement.

Risk Management: Help identify, assess, and manage project risks to minimize impact on project delivery and outcomes