Transmission Analyst (Schedule Analyst)

Southern Company • Birmingham, AL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Transmission Analyst (Schedule Analyst) supports the Power Delivery Transmission Project Management organization by managing schedules throughout the capital project lifecycle: development, maintenance, analysis and reporting. This role partners with project managers, cost analysts, outage coordinators, and leaders to ensure accurate schedule integrity from initiation through closeout.

Requirements

• College Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Technical, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2+ years in project controls/project management/construction management for large capital or heavy industrial projects required.
• 2+ years of direct Primavera P6 experience with CPM (or similar scheduling tool) required.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks under the pressure of deadlines and shifting priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills across all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications including Word, Excel, and Access.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting utility/energy or other capital projects.
• Power BI (or similar) experience for dashboards/automated reporting.
• Knowledge of construction and engineering productivity/earned value processes.
• Extensive understanding of project scheduling techniques along with knowledge and understanding of project controls methods and procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, effective in oral and written communications, facilitation of meetings, and able to build and maintain relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrates Our Values with a proven record of safe work practices.
• Works effectively both independently and in a team environment.
• Demonstrates strong customer/stakeholder focus and responsiveness.
• Self-directed with a proven record of accountability and integrity.
• Takes initiative, identifies improvements, and takes ownership of results.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the schedules for assigned Transmission capital projects and programs, per the project controls scheduling standards and guidelines.
• Monitor adherence to project scope and ensure change management has been integrated into the schedule.
• Accurately identify schedule issues and address appropriately and timely.
• Ensure schedule reporting requirements are met.
• Partner with Project Managers and Cost Team to identify, support and align project schedules with cost risks/opportunities.
• Support Schedule Team, Project Managers and Stakeholders to ensure scheduling deliverables meet or exceed expectations.
• Support audit requests and maintain documentation.
• Improve tools and standard processes to reduce workload and strengthen schedule governance.

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.
• Additional compensation, such as an incentive program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree