Project Controls Cost Team Lead

Southern Company•Atlanta, GA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for the oversight of the Project Shared Services Thermal Cost team for the assigned region. This includes: Providing direction and implementation of Project Controls Cost policies, standards, and procedures. Ensuring Project Controls Cost deliverables meet and/or exceed stakeholder expectations. Providing strategic planning for all aspects of project cost tracking / analyzing. This position may have full time and/or supplemental direct reports.

Requirements

College diploma or university degree in an engineering, technical, or business field or minimum 7 years equivalent experience preferred.
Minimum 5 years working directly in project controls/project management/construction management highly preferred.
Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment required.
Experience with EPC projects (engineering, procurement, construction, and startup) highly preferred.
Experience supervising a team, setting priorities, managing resources, and putting strategic objectives into place highly preferred.
Experience using Power Plan, Maximo, Oracle, and other associated cost tracking tools required.
Experience performing cost tracking and analysis on large EPC type projects highly preferred.
Knowledge of project cost tracking techniques along with knowledge of project controls methods and procedures.
Knowledge of construction and engineering productivity/earned value management.
Knowledge of contract strategies/methodologies.
Knowledge of project management principles.
Must be able to lead and develop a diverse workforce, maximize team effectiveness, set high expectations of those around them and hold employees accountable for those expectations.
Experience in organizing and managing multiple projects at the same time.
Proven ability to plan and ability to discern problems that need immediate attention versus those that allow more time to resolve.
Proven experience in written and verbal communications to diverse audiences and ability to tailor communication accordingly.
Sets a priority on customer satisfaction and delivering valuable products.
Analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
Takes initiative to identify process gaps and to develop solutions.
Innovative learner with the ability to bring fresh ideas to the team.
Self-motivated with attention to detail and accuracy and the ability to perform all job requirements with minimal supervision.
Exhibit ability to work closely with project and construction managers, procurement, and departmental members to ensure consistency and standardization on all projects.

Responsibilities

Supervises the Cost Team for the assigned region and ensures Project Controls standards are being met.
Oversees the project cost reporting for the assigned region. Ensures all projects receive accurate and timely cost reports needed to support effective project management.
Serves as interface between Project Controls and customers. Implements recommended actions and improvements within their assigned region. Works closely with other Team Leads to ensure consistent implementation of Project Controls deliverables. Exhibits ability to work well with project managers, portfolio managers, procurement, engineering, construction, project controls, and accounting personnel.
Proactively investigates shortcomings and unserved needs and prepares recommendations and business cases as appropriate. Assesses effectiveness of improvement initiatives post-implementation and plans corrective actions as appropriate. Communicates strategic plans to ensure understanding and shared vision.
Supervises and manages daily activities of a team of full time and/or supplemental direct reports. Achieves superior business results across a diverse workgroup. Motivates employees to exhibit Our Values in all areas by example.
Dedication to an accident-free work environment with strict adherence to all safety and compliance requirements.
Must lead by example and ensure equity and fairness in interactions with others.
Conduct yourself in a manner that builds trust and confidence with coworkers, contractors, supervisors, and management.