Project Cost Analyst

Southern Company•Atlanta, GA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Controls Cost Analyst will provide critical support to the GPC Transmission Project Management Organization (PMO) by providing analytical, technical, and operational expertise. Key responsibilities include assisting with new contract initiation, creation of PR(s), managing PO(s), and ensuring compliance with the Southern Company Contracts manual. The role involves supporting the Power Delivery Project Management, Project Controls, and GPC Accounting and Finance teams, as well as collaborating with Procurement during the sourcing process. Additional duties include maintaining Procure-to-Pay tasks, performing inventory analysis, and participating in special projects. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are essential.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university, or relevant work experience.
Analysis of cost and schedule information, identification of potential concerns, as well as corrective alternatives, and presentation of recommendations to management.
Lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams internally and externally to proactively gather critical data for processing new contract requests.
Collecting and storing documentation (SSJ, PAA, Change Orders).
Creating purchase requisitions for services and materials.
Maintaining purchase orders for PMO projects.
Competently manage records in key financial applications (e.g., Maximo & Oracle) for Procure-To-Pay tasks, including invoices, purchase orders, and contract extensions and revisions.
Maintain records and report on actions related to supplemental and leased employee completion dates, purchase orders, and equipment loans.
Research and reconcile invoices for the GPC Transmission Project Management Organization, providing feedback as necessary.
Capably handle tight deadlines, large workloads, multiple projects, and unexpected work with positive enthusiasm.
Ability to create KPIs, reports, and other analytics using Southern Company approved tools to enhance visibility and efficiency.
Strong organizational skills are essential to plan and manage workloads and customer expectations to meet internal business unit requirements.
Develop a detailed knowledge of the Southern Company and Operating Company procurement policies/procedures, Contract Manual, and have the capability to become a Subject Matter Expert (SME).
Participate in GPC Transmission PMO meetings and projects (e.g., TPRT, Greaseboards, Closeouts) and collaborate with stakeholders to support an "audit-ready" environment.
Demonstrates Our Values: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance.
Seeks to earn trust, act ethically, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
Be intellectually curious and a creative problem solver.
Committed to delivering high quality, accurate deliverables with attention to detail.
Intermediate or better Excel skills, as well as other Microsoft Office applications.
Able to observe trends and issues within large, sometimes disparate data sets, and then transform those observations into actionable insights.
Effective communication skills, including experience and a high level of comfort with presenting data and analysis results graphically and verbally to diverse audiences.
Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
Embraces change and evolution while being fearless and positive in championing change among peers.
Able to handle shifting priorities and deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree and/or CPA/PE/PMP certification is a plus.
Experience with data analytical products, including Microsoft Bi or Tableau is a plus.
Understand that after hours response is occasionally required due to customer needs, project scheduling, storm restoration activities, and other unforeseen reasons.

Responsibilities

Assist with new contract initiation, creation of PR(s), and managing PO(s).
Ensure compliance with the Southern Company Contracts manual.
Support the Power Delivery Project Management, Project Controls, and GPC Accounting and Finance teams.
Collaborate with Procurement during the sourcing process.
Maintain Procure-to-Pay tasks, including invoices, purchase orders, and contract extensions and revisions.
Perform inventory analysis.
Participate in special projects.
Analyze cost and schedule information, identify potential concerns and corrective alternatives, and present recommendations to management.
Lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams internally and externally to proactively gather critical data for processing new contract requests.
Collect and store documentation (SSJ, PAA, Change Orders).
Create purchase requisitions for services and materials.
Maintain purchase orders for PMO projects.
Manage records in key financial applications (e.g., Maximo & Oracle) for Procure-To-Pay tasks.
Maintain records and report on actions related to supplemental and leased employee completion dates, purchase orders, and equipment loans.
Research and reconcile invoices for the GPC Transmission Project Management Organization, providing feedback as necessary.
Create KPIs, reports, and other analytics using Southern Company approved tools to enhance visibility and efficiency.
Participate in GPC Transmission PMO meetings and projects (e.g., TPRT, Greaseboards, Closeouts) and collaborate with stakeholders to support an "audit-ready" environment.