Supervisor, Project Management

Southern Company•Atlanta, GA

10d

About The Position

The Project Management Supervisor will be responsible for providing leadership and direction for Assistant Project Managers (APMs) and Project Managers (PMs) on activities associated with transmission line and substation capital construction projects. These positions will oversee statewide project management teams in Area Development and will also be responsible for developing training programs for these teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Engineering or related field
A minimum of 5 years combined experience in any of the following areas is preferred: Transmission Planning, Transmission Design/Engineering, Transmission Construction, Transmission Maintenance & Support, Transmission Operations, and/or Power Delivery Project Management
Formal supervisory experience with performance management responsibilities is a plus
Proven experience in successfully managing internal and external relationships
Knowledge of contract administration
Proven leadership abilities and commitment to Safety Excellence
Familiarity with project management principles and techniques including the Gated Process preferred
Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the transmission system, engineering principles, electric operating practices, construction practices, land requirements and regulations, budgeting, scheduling, and general business practices
Strong ability to collaborate with PMO Leadership and various GPC partners (Land, Supply Chain, Engineering, Construction, Transmission Operations, Transmission Maintenance & Support, Transmission Planning, Capital Portfolio Manager, etc.)
Demonstrates Our Values (Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance)
Models ethical conduct
Customer focused with strong interpersonal skills
Ability to lead team efforts, identify critical paths, and resolve conflict
Leads change effectively
Ability to build and maintain professional working relationships with internal and external clients
Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels, including executives, management, supervision, covered employees, contract employees, business leaders, and customers
Strong presentation skills with internal and external audiences
Demonstrates ability to think strategically and help others do the same to drive strategic initiatives
Demonstrates personal ownership and accountability
Ability to understand project schedules, work plans, and budgets
Experience with STOMP, TEAMS (Transmission Estimating and Management System), and/or P6/Primavera preferred
Ability to implement current and emerging project management practices to enhance the PMO’s effectiveness in meeting business objectives
Exhibits strong initiative and ability to make difficult decisions with the awareness to get management involved when necessary and in a timely fashion
Adaptable to internal and external demands
Ability to develop creative solutions to solve problems and balance the needs of the Company and external public
Ability to resolve conflict between individuals and functional areas
Attention to detail and following processes and procedures
Has strong ability to exercise diplomatic skills when working with customers to deliver on tight timelines, meet deadlines and be thorough enough to still produce a quality product
Embrace utilizing technology in their day-to-day activities and functions
Understand that after-hours response is occasionally required due to customer needs, project scheduling, storm restoration activities (DAT), and other unforeseen reasons
Foster an inclusive culture where employees feel valued and create a team environment of trust, development, and continuous improvement
Approximately 25% travel will be required for this role