JOB SUMMARY
The Project Controls Supervisor, Cost & Support will be responsible for leading and developing a team of cost analysts to ensure accurate and timely cost control for projects in the GPC Transmission Project Management Organization (PMO) portfolio. The Supervisor will play a critical and collaborative role in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting, helping to ensure that all projects are completed within budget and in compliance with company policies and procedures. This position will also lead cross-functional support efforts in working with various stakeholders to implement current and emerging project management practices to enhance the PMO's effectiveness in meeting business objectives.
Job Requirements
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Education
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Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university, or relevant work experience beneficial.
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Advanced degree and/or CPA/PE/PMP certification is a plus.
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Experience and Knowledge
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Formal supervisory experience including performance management and employee development responsibilities is preferred.
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Experience in Project Controls, Project Management, Construction Management, Financial Planning & Analysis, or Cost Management is preferred, experience in these areas on large and complex capital projects is beneficial.
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Transmission and/or Distribution experience with an electric power utility is preferred.
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Familiarity with project management principles and techniques including the Gated Process preferred.
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Proven experience in leading through change and/or process improvement is preferred.
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Working knowledge of Contruent (life cycle cost management software), Oracle Project, project estimating and work management systems, and/or Primavera - P6 is beneficial.
Skills and Behavioral Attributes
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Fully commits to Our Values: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance.
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Models ethical conduct.
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Customer-focused with 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.
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Ability to lead team efforts, identify critical paths, and resolve conflict.
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Comfortable and effective with leading and championing change.
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Ability to build and maintain professional working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
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Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels, including executives, management, supervision, covered employees, contract employees, business leaders, and customers.
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Demonstrates strategic thinking and is able help others do the same.
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Takes personal ownership and accountability.
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Ability to understand project schedules, work plans, and budgets.
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Exhibits strong initiative and ability to make difficult decisions with the awareness to involve leadership and peers when necessary and in a timely fashion.
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Adaptable to internal and external demands.
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Intellectually curious with the ability to develop creative solutions to solve problems and balance the needs of the Company and external public.
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Ability to resolve conflict between individuals and functional areas.
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Attention to detail and following processes and procedures.
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Embrace utilizing technology in their day-to-day activities and functions.
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Understand that after hours response is occasionally required due to customer needs, project scheduling, storm restoration activities (DAT), and other unforeseen reasons.
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Foster an inclusive culture where employees feel valued and create a team environment of trust, development, and continuous improvement.
Southern Company
30 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NW
Atlanta
Georgia États-Unis
www.southerncompany.com
