Project Manager-Schedules

Southern Company•Atlanta, GA

47d

About The Position

The Project Manager - Scheduler / Master Scheduler This position serves as the Master Scheduler and Subject Master Expert (SME) within the Power Delivery Project Management team, playing a critical role in scheduling and coordinating transmission projects supporting GPC Customer Choice and Regulatory initiatives. The Project Manager - Scheduler acts as the principal technical expert for all scheduling activities, maintaining, and optimizing complex, integrated schedules using Primavera P6. The position collaborates closely with Senior Project Managers to lead meetings and discussions on scheduling and resource allocation for fast-paced, high-impact projects. Key responsibilities include coordinating design engineering and construction activities, resolving scheduling conflicts, identifying risks, developing contingency plans, and ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines. This role requires a proactive peer leader who demonstrates technical excellence and fosters collaboration across diverse teams. The ideal candidate will exhibit strong business execution, analytical, and communication skills, and will serve as a trusted advisor to peers and stakeholders. This individual will mentor and develop other schedule analysts, promote process standardization, and champion innovation and continuous improvement. The Project Manager - Scheduler also supports and promotes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives and models leadership behaviors that strengthen teamwork and organizational performance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree preferred (Engineering, Business, or Construction Management)
Experience in Project Management, Engineering, or Construction preferred
Power Delivery experience strongly preferred
Minimum of 5+ years of Primavera P6 scheduling experience required
Advanced proficiency in Primavera/P6 and project management tools
Strong understanding of project management processes and critical path scheduling
Skilled in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); database management experience a plus
Experience facilitating stakeholder and customer meetings, communicating effectively across diverse audiences
Proven ability to lead process improvement and standardization initiatives
Experience mentoring and developing team members in scheduling or project controls
Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing project needs
Commitment to fostering collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement
Demonstrates Our Values (Safety First, Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance, Total Commitment)
Models ethical conduct and professional integrity
Serves as a peer leader and mentor, cultivating teamwork and knowledge-sharing
Resolves conflict effectively and promotes alignment across functional areas
Exhibits proactive problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
Encourages innovation and process improvement to achieve project goals
Supports and promotes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Demonstrates leadership and accountability in driving project success

Responsibilities

Serve as the Master Scheduler and technical expert for project scheduling activities using Primavera P6
Support Senior Project Managers by providing expert guidance in scheduling and resource allocation for complex, fast-paced projects
Coordinate and oversee transmission capital project activities, including Engineering, Procurement, Environmental, System Outages, and Construction, ensuring alignment with project objectives
Lead process improvement and standardization efforts, including template development and schedule governance
Mentor and develop less experienced schedule analysts, fostering a culture of learning and excellence
Continuously monitor schedule progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to maintain project timelines
Prepare and deliver comprehensive schedule reports and analyses for key stakeholders, ensuring transparency and actionable insights
Collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure schedules accurately reflect all project components
Contribute to financial tracking and variance analysis to ensure schedule accuracy and accountability
Ensure adherence to the gated process and support the refinement of Customer Choice and exception gated processes
Promote innovation and continuous improvement in scheduling and project controls
Build and maintain strong relationships within and outside the organization to support project success