PROJECT COORDINATOR – JOINT USE
Job Summary :
Please Note: As per current corporate policy, you will be required to be IN the office a minimum of FOUR (4) days per week (Monday through Thursday) at 241 Ralph McGill Blvd, Atlanta, GA, and/or as required.
The Project Manager will be responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of various processes that support joint use policy and contract execution and administration in compliance with Company policy and specifications, and local, state, and federal laws and regulations. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with a strong understanding of contract management and compliance, excellent organizational and written and oral communication skills, and the ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. The role involves coordination and monitoring of joint use attachments, administration of the full contract lifecycle, including support of billing and collections as needed, and implementation of strategies and objectives to support consistent application of policies and procedures. The position works closely with various departments, including within Power Delivery, Legal Services, AFT, and Utility Relations, and has extensive interaction with external stakeholders.
Job Requirements :
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Law, or related field is preferred.
Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in contract management / administration is strongly preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in utility operations, joint use, and/or pole attachment management is preferred.
- Experience reading and interpreting contractual terms and conditions is required.
- Experience establishing consistent work practices and procedures within a team is preferred.
- Experience working with applications such as JETS, JUMS, NJUNS and DistView is preferred.
- Experience in Distribution field engineering is a plus.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Basic knowledge of laws, regulations and policies regarding attachments to electric utility poles is preferred.
- Solid understanding of electric utility operations, with ability to quickly learn applicable practical and regulatory specifics, is preferred.
- Basic knowledge of National Electric Safety Code (NESC) provisions regarding ground clearance and utility spacing is preferred.
- Ability to understand and interpret regulatory orders, agreements, and contractual language.
- Ability to negotiate, prepare and administer contracts and associated documentation, including record keeping and tracking.
- Ability to resolve conflict and build teamwork and trust.
- Strong negotiation and issue identification and resolution abilities.
- Strong organizational and project management skills, with ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, and work effectively and efficiently within project timelines.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to evaluate progress, identify problem areas, evaluate alternatives and determine viable solutions.
- Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills, and comfortable interacting with all levels of internal and external customers and stakeholders, including the ability to communicate complex information in a clear and succinct manner.
- Self-motivated, self-directed and proactive, with ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy and ability to spot errors and inconsistencies in data and documentation.
- Sound judgement and decision-making skills, with ability to make timely and effective decisions, and successfully implement policies and procedures.
- Ability to quickly analyze and comprehend technical information and complex data, identify key issues, and recommend appropriate solutions.
- Ability to motivate and influence others, build consensus, and achieve results through effective use of persuasive communication.
- Innovative mindset with the ability to identify and implement process improvements.
- Must be flexible and able to positively adapt to change.
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) is required; proficiency in Teams and SharePoint is a plus.
- Experience in SQL, Access, Power BI, and other database and reporting tools is a plus.
Role Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and maintain procedures and policies that support and facilitate the consistent operation of the joint use program and contracting function in accordance with legal requirements, including maintenance of bonds and insurance; ensure policies and procedures are documented and maintained, and training materials are prepared as needed.
- Negotiate, prepare, manage, and administer all joint use, common use and pole attachment agreements and resolve disputes as they arise; track and report on the status of negotiations, ensuring timely and accurate documentation and follow-up.
- Pursue agreements with governmental attachers for both existing attachments and future projects.
- Obtain and maintain pole setting agreements with Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers (ILECs).
- Maintain organized electronic files for all joint use and pole attachment contracts and related documentation.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders, third-party attachers, and government entities; effectively manage stakeholder expectations and obligations.
- Communicate legislative, regulatory and policy changes to internal and external stakeholders, and provide training and presentations as needed.
- Coordinate filings and responses in legal and regulatory requests and proceedings, including data gathering; coordinate query formulation to mine attachment data for legal/regulatory proceedings and negotiations; prepare documentation as needed in support of proceedings/negotiations.
- Coordinate field and database cleanup work to ensure accuracy of pole ownership and attachment records.
- Serve as utilities coordinator for oversize load moves in accordance with GDOT regulations.
- Manage NJUNS reporting, and support the initiation and maintenance of cleanup tickets.
- Support coordination of pending attachment transfers, including coordination of payment, and manage pole stub sales.
- Coordinate identification of owners of unauthorized attachments and efforts to remediate same.
- Support the DOT Project Manager in resolving issues related to oversized load moves, traffic control fiber, and equipment installation.
- Support Risk Management in the resolution of claims involving joint use.
- Support billing by timely inputting and maintaining accurate attacher and contract information in the Joint Use Management System (JUMS), including master contract and agreement records and contract scans; support collection activities for past due invoices.
- Partner with Accounting to update rates annually and implement new rates as needed, ensuring timely receipt of rates by billing; prepare and transmit annual rate notice letters to attachers.
- Represent Company and/or team on committees as needed.
- Perform special projects as needed.
Working Conditions:
- Office environment with occasional field visits.
- Must be available for emergency response operations as needed.
- Some travel may be required for meetings, training, and field assessments.
Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the Company's promise to 2.6 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy at rates below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the Company is recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeogiaPower.com and connect with the Company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).
Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .
Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.
Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Job Identification: 12551
Job Category: Engineering
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Georgia Power
