Job Description

JOBSUMMARY

This position is responsiblefor leading and coordinating thedevelopmentactivitiesassociatedwithtransmissionlineandsubstationcapitalconstructionprojectsforassignedterritories in Georgia. On the Project Development team, the Project Manager takes the project from the origination/solution phase through the budget approval before project execution. During this period of the project, the Development Project Manager will manage the scoping process, the conceptual design activities, preliminary outage planning, and the initial budget approval request. Additionally, the Project Managermonitorsprojectprogress,schedules,andbudgetswithspecialattentiontoareasidentifiedashigh-risk,overseestheprojectchangemanagementprocess,andconductspostprojectreviewsandshareslessonslearned.

JOBREQUIREMENTS

Educational/CertificationRequirements:

Bachelor'sdegreeinEngineeringor Engineering Technologypreferred.

PECertificationaplus.

PMPorotherPMCertificationaplus.

Experience:

TechnicalExperienceRequirements:

ForDevelopment Proj ectManag erRole

• FamiliaritywithprojectmanagementprinciplesandtechniquesincludingtheGatedProcess.

• StrongTransmissionexperiencepreferred. ExperienceinProtectionandControlFieldServices,TransmissionOperations,TransmissionDesign(Estimating,Physical,Control,ProtectionandControlApplications,etc.)isstronglydesired.

• Abilitytodemonstrateknowledgeofthetransmissionsystem,engineeringprinciples,electricoperatingpractices,constructionpractices,landrequirementsandregulations,budgeting,scheduling,andgeneralbusinesspractices.

• Stronganalyticalskillstoevaluateprogress,identifyproblemareas,evaluatealternatives,anddetermineviablesolutions.

• Experienceanalyzing,projecting,andcontrollingprojectcostsovertime.

LeadershipExperienceRequirements:

• DemonstratedfocusonSafety.

• DemonstratedexperienceinmultipleleadershipcompetencyareassuchasBusinessAcumen,BusinessExecution,Communication,LeadingPeopleandOrganizations,OrganizationalSavvy,andotherPersonalAttributesofeffectiveleaders.

Knowledge,Skills,andAbilities:

• KnowledgeoftheTransmissionsystem, Customerfocusedwithstronginterpersonalskills

• Abilitytoleadteamefforts,identifycriticalpaths,andresolveconflict
• Abilitytobuildandmaintainprofessionalworkingrelationshipswithinternalandexternalclients
• Abilitytoleadprojectsinvolvingmultipleworkgroupsanddepartments

• Strongcommunicationskillswiththeabilitytocommunicateeffectivelyatalllevels,includingexecutives,management,supervision,coveredemployees,contractemployees,businessleaders,andcustomersStrongpresentationskillswithinternalandexternalaudiences

• Abilitytoconductfinancialanalysis,managecapitalbudgetsandprovideaccuratebudgetprojections
• Excellentanalyticalandproblem-solvingskills
• Abilitytodevelopandmanagemultipleprojectschedules,workplans,andbudgets

• ExperiencewithSTOMP,TEAMS(TransmissionEstimatingandManagementSystem),and/orP6/Primaverapreferred

• Knowledgeofcontractadministration

BehavioralAttributes:

• Demonstrates Our Values (Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance)
• Models ethical conduct
• Exhibits strong initiative and ability to make difficult decisions
• 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
• Ability to cultivate a team environment for project success
• Attention to detail and following processes and procedures
• Empowered to speak up and make tough decisions with the awareness to get management involved when necessary and in a timely fashion
• 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
• Works very well with their Transmission Analyst. Cohesiveness is key as both rely on each other to be successful. Keen focus on building trust with their Transmission Analyst to represent them in their absence
• 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
• Embrace being a “go-to” resource as other stakeholders lean heavily on the Project Manager for guidance and direction with Transmission processes, procedures, and work plans
• Foster an inclusive culture where employees feel valued and create an environment of trust, development, and continuous improvement

JOBRESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensuresafetyandqualityaremaintainedat alltimesduringtheprojectlifecycle

• Coordinatethedesign,engineering,procurement,landacquisition,andconstructionactivitiesformultipletransmissionlineandsubstationprojectsinageographicterritory.IncludescoordinationwiththeIntegratedTransmissionSystem(ITS)andGeneration

• Provideregularupdates/communication statusof projects(i.e.Management,Regions,TMCs,ITSpartners, Customers).Provideproactivecommunicationwhenproblemsarisethatwillimpactcosts,schedule,ortheexternalpublic.

• Monitorandanalyzeprojectexpenditurestoprovidemanagementwithprojectedmonthly,year-end,andtotalprojectcosts.Includesmanagingscopechangesandgainingproperapprovalbeforeconstruction.

• Identifyneededtasks,milestones,andresourcerequirementsfor assignedprojects.Balancecostconstraints, schedules,environmentalrequirements,regulatoryrequirements,andcommunityimpactswithTransmissionsystemrequirementsinordertomeettheprojectneeddate.

• Monitorandanalyzeprogressoneachprojecttoidentifyandnegotiatechangeswithinternalandexternalparties.

• Adjustsworkplansandresourcerequirementsaschangesoccur.Implementsthechangemanagementprocesseffectively.

• Routepaperworkexpeditiouslyto ensureproperbudgetaryapprovalsareobtained.

RELATIONSHIPS

KeyExternalInterfaces

Communityleadershipandlocalcustomers.

Regionleadershipandleadersofother departments.Executivesandmanagersforprojectupdates.

Localgovernmentsforpermitsandworkcoordination.

BUDGETRESPONSIBILITY

CapitalBudget:Responsibleformulti-million-dollar,multi-yearprojects.

O&MBudget:Minimal