Southern Company

Project Control Cost Analyst

Southern Company • $70K — $95K *
Atlanta, GA 30349In-Person
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field, or relevant experience
  • 2+ years of experience in cost analysis, project controls, estimating, financial analysis, or construction/project accounting
  • Familiarity with project lifecycle, cost management processes, and budget controls
  • Experience with cost management and reporting tools (e.g., Oracle, Excel, Power BI, or similar platforms)
  • Strong facilitation skills and ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines

Responsibilities

  • Analyze cost and schedule data to identify risks and develop corrective actions
  • Perform detailed analysis of capital spend and project closures
  • Support portfolio management of capital programs including forecasting and risk assessment
  • Monitor business unit performance against established KPIs
  • Develop and review project budgets to ensure effective financial control
  • Track project performance against baseline budgets and recommend mitigation strategies
  • Conduct Estimate at Completion (EAC) analyses across all cost elements

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a highly matrixed organization
  • Support for continuous professional development
  • Engagement in large-scale organizational change efforts
  • Collaborative team environment
  • Potential for involvement in impactful infrastructure projects
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Job Description

Job Summary

The Project Controls Cost Analyst will be responsible for providing analytics support for a portion of the GPC Distribution Capital Portfolio with the Project Control Cost Supervisor oversight. The analyst will be part of a team responsible for project level cost performance analysis needed to support the Distribution organization, Project Controls team, and GPC Accounting, Finance, and Treasurer organization (AFT). This team will also be responsible for providing project cost review, capital budget analysis and funding solution proposals for specific projects and blanket budgets.

Key Responsibilities
  • Analyze cost and schedule data to identify risks, variances, and potential issues; develop corrective actions and present recommendations to management.
  • Perform detailed analysis of capital spend and project closures for a business unit within the GPC Distribution organization
  • Support portfolio management of capital programs, including forecasting, change management, risk assessment, and contingency planning
  • Monitor business unit performance against established KPIs within the GPC Distribution Capital Program.
  • Develop and review project budgets using historical data, actual performance, revenue projections, and expense trends to ensure effective financial control
  • Track project performance against baseline budgets and key milestones, identifying variances, and recommending mitigation strategies
  • Conduct Estimate at Completion (EAC) analyses across all cost elements, incorporating commitments, expenditures, change orders, and emerging trends
  • Extract, analyze, and generate standard and ad hoc reports from financial and project accounting systems to support cost tracking and decision-making
  • Collaborate with project controls teams to support change impact analysis and ensure any approved changes are incorporated into cost


Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field, or relevant experience


Experience
  • 2+ years of experience in cost analysis, project controls, estimating, financial analysis, or construction/project accounting
  • Familiarity with project lifecycle, cost management processes, and budget controls
  • Experience with cost management and reporting tools (e.g., Oracle, Excel, Power BI, or similar platforms)
  • Understanding of cost estimating, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and cost control principles
  • Experience supporting capital projects, infrastructure, or large-scale programs preferred
  • Familiarity with large-scale organizational change efforts
  • Demonstrated ability to manage ambiguity and apply problem-solving skills
  • Working experience providing data and ensuring data integrity to support accurate and timely reporting
  • Experience working cross-functionally in a highly matrixed organization
  • Proven ability and determination to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines
  • Strong facilitation skills with the ability to deliver high quality outcomes


Knowledge and Skills
  • Strong critical thinking, intellectual curiosity, problem-solving skills and resourcefulness
  • Proactive, solution orientated, self-motivated, and customer focused
  • Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships
  • Ability to frame and communicate complex business problems and insights
  • Proactively communicates with appropriate stakeholders
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage and communicate with internal and external stakeholders
  • Excellent active listening and presentation skills
  • Strong business acumen and the ability to understand our business needs
  • Flexible and adaptable; able to work in ambiguous situations.
  • Ability as a change agent with a focus on continuous improvement
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
  • Proficient in Oracle Financials, SOAR, JETS, PowerBi, and PowerPlan (preferred)
  • Contruent experience is a plus


Behavioral Attributes
  • Demonstrate behaviors in alignment with the Southern Company "Our Values" of Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance


Other Requirements
  • Successful candidate must be available to support storm duty
  • Must live in/near or be willing to relocate within reasonable distance from work location
  • This position can require some travel - approximately 25% per year.


About the Team

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About Southern Company

With 4.4 million customers and more than 42,000 megawatts of generating capacity, Atlanta-based Southern Company is the premier energy company serving the Southeast. A leading U.S. producer of electricity, Southern Company owns electric utilities in four states and a growing competitive generation company, as well as fiber optics and wireless communications. Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and retail electric prices that are significantly below the national average. Southern Company has been listed the top ranking U.S. electric service provider in customer satisfaction for nine consecutive years by the American Customer Satisfaction Index.

Southern Company Careers

Join the dynamic team at Southern Company, a leader in energy innovation and a champion of sustainable practices. As one of the most respected companies in the energy sector, Southern Company offers unparalleled job opportunities that promise not only professional growth but also a commitment to diversity and leadership development.

Work You’ll Do

At Southern Company, we are not just about power generation; we are about empowering our team to innovate and lead the industry. By joining our team, you will collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the field, using your skills to solve complex problems and drive meaningful change.

Explore a World of Opportunities

Whether you are looking for a full-time position, an internship, or a leadership role, Southern Company has a place for you. Our wide range of employment options ensures that every team member can find a path that best suits their career ambitions and skills.

Innovate and Lead

Southern Company is at the forefront of technological innovation in the energy sector. Our team members are encouraged to lead projects and initiatives that push the boundaries of what is possible in energy production and management.

Grow and Develop

We believe in nurturing the potential of our employees through targeted diversity training, leadership workshops, and continuous professional development. Career growth at Southern Company is not just a possibility—it is an expectation.

Be Part of Our Culture

Southern Company’s culture is built on a foundation of respect, integrity, and inclusion. We celebrate diversity and believe that it drives innovation. Our team is our family, and we support each other in achieving personal and professional goals.

Benefits That Go Beyond

Choosing a career at Southern Company means enjoying a range of benefits designed to enrich your life and support your lifestyle. From health and wellness programs to retirement plans, we ensure our team members are taken care of.

Join Our Team

Ready to power up your career? Explore the job opportunities at Southern Company today. We are actively hiring and looking for passionate, curious, and solution-driven individuals. Enhance your skills, join a community of innovators, and work towards a sustainable future.

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Learn more about Southern Company
Size
27,000 employees
Market Cap
$77.6 billion
Industry
Energy & Utilities
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1912
5 Year Trend
+3%
Revenue
$20.3 billion
* Ladders Estimates

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