Southern Company

Project Manager(Electrical or Gas Experience Required)

Southern Company • $110K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS with 12 years or MS with 8-10 years relevant experience preferred
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) or Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification preferred
  • Experience in Government, Technical, or Infrastructure project management preferred
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
  • Ability to work remotely
  • Valid driver's license required

Responsibilities

  • Lead multiple projects and key client relationships in Energy, Transmission, and Distribution
  • Direct and take ownership of project management team and project performance
  • Oversee contract administration, project planning, labor, and resource management
  • Establish and maintain professional relationships with stakeholders
  • Manage projects from initiation through closeout ensuring safety, quality, and budgets are met
  • Approve invoicing and track project financial health, reporting to executive leadership
  • Identify project risks and develop recovery plans to mitigate impacts

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment
  • Opportunity for professional development and project variety
  • Engagement with key industry stakeholders
  • Involvement in large-scale Energy and Infrastructure projects
  • Remote work flexibility
Full Job Description
Position Overview:

The primary duties of this position include successful leadership of multiple projects and key client relationships for projects in our Energy, Transmission and Distribution group
• The Project Manager will manage, direct and take ownership of projects (i.e. performance, safety, quality, schedule, and budget) and project management team (i.e. Project Manager, Project Engineer, APM, Superintendent and all field personnel).
• This person will be responsible for contract administration, project planning, labor and equipment and resource management. Project Managers will oversee project management team to achieve the best possible outcomes.
• The Project Manager is responsible for establishing and maintaining a professional and satisfactory relationship with the Owners, subcontractors, regulatory agencies and other project stakeholders.
• Will require 10 -15% travel to project site for reporting on project milestones, performance, safety, quality, and budget.

Specific Responsibilities:
• Manage project successfully from initiation, through estimate, pre-construction, execution, commissioning and closeout.
• Ensure project contractual agreements are met and project is performed safely within agreed budget and timeframe.
• Manage project financial health, approve invoicing and billings, track variance, productivity and report financial performance to executive leadership.
• Ensure safety, quality and productivity is maintained.
• Lead negotiate contracts with vendors and approvals when required.
• Ensure that contracts are fit for purpose, cost effective and incorporate appropriate service level agreements.
• Assist project team with establishment of project execution plan and assist project management team with scheduling and coordination for each project.
• Work closely with construction management and all field related personnel.
• Negotiate change orders or commercial agreements that deviate from contact.
• Source and qualify subcontractors.
• Identify project risk or potential impacts. Develop recovery plan to mitigate.
• Assist project team with client coordination, strategic planning, master scope management, budget finances, subcontracting, project staffing, environmental compliance, facility support and schedule attainment.
• Maintain ongoing client satisfaction and identify new business opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with the project controls team to ensure project schedules and costs are managed and tracking to plan.
• Assist with internal project financials', staffing, legal coordination, risk management and change management.

Qualifications:
• BS with 12 years of prior relevant experience or MS with 8 - 10 years of prior relevant experience preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification preferred.
• Experience with Government, Technical and/or Infrastructural construction project management experience preferred.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work remote.
• Valid driver's license required.

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
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1912
5 Year Trend
+3%
Revenue
$20.3 billion

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