Transmission Analyst (Schedule Analyst) – Power Delivery Transmission Project Management
Southern Company Desired Grade Levels: Exempt 04, Exempt 05, Exempt 06
Relocation Benefits: Not Available
Posting: Internal and External
Location: Birmingham, AL
Job Summary
The Transmission Analyst (Schedule Analyst) supports the Power Delivery Transmission Project Management organization by managing schedules throughout the capital project lifecycle: development, maintenance, analysis and reporting. This role partners with project managers, cost analysts, outage coordinators, and leaders to ensure accurate schedule integrity from initiation through closeout.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the schedules for assigned Transmission capital projects and programs, per the project controls scheduling standards and guidelines.
- Monitor adherence to project scope and ensure change management has been integrated into the schedule.
- Accurately identify schedule issues and address appropriately and timely.
- Ensure schedule reporting requirements are met.
- Partner with Project Managers and Cost Team to identify, support and align project schedules with cost risks/opportunities.
- Support Schedule Team, Project Managers and Stakeholders to ensure scheduling deliverables meet or exceed expectations.
- Support audit requests and maintain documentation.
- Improve tools and standard processes to reduce workload and strengthen schedule governance.
Required Qualifications
- College Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Technical, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 2+ years in project controls/project management/construction management for large capital or heavy industrial projects required.
- 2+ years of direct Primavera P6 experience with CPM (or similar scheduling tool) required.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks under the pressure of deadlines and shifting priorities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills across all levels of the organization.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications including Word, Excel, and Access.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting utility/energy or other capital projects.
- Power BI (or similar) experience for dashboards/automated reporting.
- Knowledge of construction and engineering productivity/earned value processes.
- Extensive understanding of project scheduling techniques along with knowledge and understanding of project controls methods and procedures.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, effective in oral and written communications, facilitation of meetings, and able to build and maintain relationships across all levels of the organization.
- Demonstrates Our Values with a proven record of safe work practices.
- Works effectively both independently and in a team environment.
- Demonstrates strong customer/stakeholder focus and responsiveness.
- Self-directed with a proven record of accountability and integrity.
- Takes initiative, identifies improvements, and takes ownership of results.
- Required to work 4-5 days per week in the office.
- Occasional site visits expected.
- Minimal travel estimated at 25%, as needed.
Behavioral Attributes
- Demonstrates Our Values with a proven record of safe work practices.
- Works effectively both independently and in a team environment.
- Demonstrates strong customer/stakeholder focus and responsiveness.
- Self-directed with a proven record of accountability and integrity.
- Takes initiative, identifies improvements, and takes ownership of results.
Work Environment & Travel
- Required to work 4-5 days per week in the office.
- Occasional site visits expected.
- Minimal travel estimated at 25%, as needed.
Alabama Power provides safe, reliable, and affordable electricity to 1.5 million customers across the lower two-thirds of Alabama.
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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: 19114
Job Category: Construction
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Alabama Power
