Analyst III, Project Controls

Southern Company • Atlanta, GA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Controls Analyst III leads scheduling activities for Southern Company Gas capital projects and programs. The role guides schedulers, promotes consistent scheduling standards, partners with project teams to identify risks, and helps ensure schedules support successful project delivery. The position is based at Southern Company Gas Headquarters and works on-site with the team four days per week.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Engineering, Business, or Project Management, or equivalent academic education and experience (at least 5 years).
• Minimum 3–7 years of project scheduling or project management experience.
• Hands-on experience in project controls, scheduling, project management, and/or construction management in a heavy industrial setting.
• Experience leading a team, setting priorities, managing resources, and turning strategic objectives into action.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, with strong planning skills and sound judgment in prioritizing issues.
• Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• 8+ years of experience in the relevant areas.
• PMP, PMI-SP, or AACE PSP certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead scheduling efforts across a variety of assigned projects and programs.
• Support and mentor schedulers by providing day-to-day direction and technical guidance.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of project schedules in Primavera P6.
• Monitor critical path, float, milestones, schedule variance, and project risks.
• Review schedules for quality, accuracy, and consistency.
• Lead schedule reviews with Project Managers and project teams.
• Share schedule forecasts, look-aheads, and explanations of variances.
• Help align scope, schedule, cost, and project execution plans.
• Contribute to scheduling standards, reporting, and continuous improvement.
• Implement recommended actions and improvements within the role's area and collaborate with fellow Team Leads to maintain consistent Project Controls deliverables.
• Build strong working relationships with project managers, portfolio managers, procurement, engineering, construction, start-up, and project controls.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Annual incentive awards for eligible employees
• Health, welfare, and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being
• Potential additional compensation through an incentive program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior