This posting is for one Project Controls Team Lead position with focus in Earned Value Management:
Project Controls Team Leader - Located at the Energy Center in Birmingham, AL or Georgia Power Headquarters in Atlanta, GA
JOB SUMMARY
This position is responsible for the oversight and coordination of the Technical Shared Services (TSS) Earned Value Management. This includes:
- Providing direction and implementation of Project Shared Services (PSS) policies, standards, and procedures.
- Ensuring Earned Value Management deliverables meet and/or exceed Business Operations Framework requirements in a timely manner to support project / program requirements.
- Providing strategic planning for all aspects of earned value management tracking / analyzing. This position may have full-time and/or supplemental / vendor service direct reports.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, engineering, business administration, or related field or minimum 5 years equivalent experience
Experience
- Minimum 5 years working directly in project controls/project management/construction management on capital projects required.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in earned value management on large EPC projects is highly preferred
- Experience supervising a team, setting priorities, managing resources, and putting strategic objectives into place preferred
- Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment required
- Proficiency with Earned Value Management tools / processes and a strong understanding of how these tools / processes support project / program management decisions and associated communications required
- Demonstrated ability to conduct complex data analysis and develop earned value models is strongly preferred
- Experience with construction and associated contract methodologies preferred
- Proven experience in written and verbal communications to diverse audiences and ability to tailor communication accordingly.
Knowledge
- Knowledge of project earned value tracking techniques along with knowledge of project controls methods and procedures.
- Knowledge of construction and engineering productivity/earned value management.
- Knowledge of contract strategies/methodologies.
- Knowledge of project management principles.
Skills
- Proven ability to monitor project performance and identify variances from the plan; prepare and present project status reports to stakeholders; assist project managers with establishing progress measurement techniques (rules of credit); provide guidance to project team members on EVM standards.
- Must be able to lead and develop a diverse workforce, maximize team effectiveness, set high expectations of those around them and hold employees accountable for those expectations.
- Proven ability to plan and ability to discern problems that need immediate attention versus those that allow more time to resolve.
- Takes initiative to identify process gaps and to develop solutions.
- Innovative learner with the ability to bring fresh ideas to the team.
- Self-motivated with attention to detail and accuracy and the ability to perform all job requirements with minimal supervision.
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Earned Value Management: Develops EVMS process and procedures for Small/Mid/Large Projects and /or Portfolios across Power Generation and Power Delivery Projects. Configures and maintains the EVMS, ensuring accurate data mappings and financial imports. Ensures compliance with EVMS standards and guidelines. Identifies reporting needs, embeds into standard and guidelines and coordinates periodic submission of EVMS required reports.
- Partnership: Serves as interface between Project Controls and partners. Implements recommended actions and improvements within their assigned projects / programs. Works closely with other Element Team Leads to ensure consistent implementation of Project Controls deliverables. Exhibits ability to work well with project managers, portfolio managers, procurement, engineering, construction, project controls, and accounting personnel.
- Strategic Planning: Manage team of Project Controls Analysts to deploy EVMS standards across key Projects / Programs. Proactively investigates shortcomings and unserved needs and prepares recommendations and business cases as appropriate. Assesses effectiveness of improvement initiatives post-implementation and plans corrective actions as appropriate. Communicates strategic plans to ensure understanding and shared vision.
- Performance Management: Supervises and manages daily activities of a team of full-time and/or supplemental / vendor service direct reports. Achieves superior business results across a diverse workgroup. Motivates employees to exhibit Our Values in all areas by example.
Other Attributes
- Dedication to an accident-free work environment with strict adherence to all safety and compliance requirements.
- Must demonstrate Our Values – Safety First, Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance and Total Commitment
- Conduct yourself in a manner that builds trust and confidence with coworkers, contractors, supervisors, and management.
Travel Requirements
- This position will require some travel – approximately 25% per year – to include some overnight travel and will be primarily within the Alabama and Georgia service territory.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
- Some relocation assistance may be available if the selected candidate currently resides outside the area.
Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- Excellent benefits packages which includes:
+ Medical and dental coverage
+ Defined Benefit Pension plan
+ Performance-sharing plan
+ 401(k) plan with a generous company match
+ Bonus opportunities
+ Tuition Reimbursement
Please submit an updated resume with your application.
About Southern Company
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: 17401
Job Category: Construction
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Southern Company Services
