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Form of workProject Management Office Engineer/Analyst (Birmingham, AL)
SCS Technical Shared Services (TSS), Project Center of Excellence Department
This position will be located at The Energy Center in Birmingham, AL
SUMMARY OF POSITION DUTIES
This position will assist project managers and leaders through project delivery using his/her education and experience; knowledge of policies, procedures, and guidelines; and relationships with project teams and support groups throughout TSS to influence successful project outcomes.
Some of the job responsibilities for this position include:
- Develop and sustain continuous improvement to the project delivery process through feedback and evaluation
- Lead training sessions both one-on-one and for large groups
- Facilitate project readiness reviews (CII tool) and risk assessments for project teams
- Coordinate estimate challenges between project teams, stakeholders, and internal estimating
- Assist project managers in preparations for gate reviews to the project review board
- Support the project review board by facilitating meetings, coordinating project delivery deviation requests, and tracking action items
- Managing project benchmarking efforts through internal and external surveys and assessments
- Manage lessons learned program by coordinating global lessons learned/best practices, generating reports, and creating alerts
- Developing relationships with project managers and regional managers to support the needs of the project team while maintaining the needed discipline of a project delivery process
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education & Work Experience:
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Engineering, Construction, or Business degree would be a plus
- Experience working in a heavy industrial environment is required (i.e. Power Generation, Construction, Pulp/Paper, Chemical, etc.)
- Working knowledge/experience in at least one of the following Project Management disciplines is preferred:
- Contract administration
- Project controls (Estimating, Cost, Scheduling)
- Site coordination
- Project management, project engineering, construction management
- Experience and involvement with industry organizations such as PMI, CII, IPA and CURT is preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge of engineering, procurement and construction processes is a plus
- Must possess the ability to build strong working relationships with internal departments and other project interfaces
- Proficiency with standard analytical and business software such as Word, PowerPoint, Access, SharePoint, and Excel
- Solid multi-tasking, time management and critical thinking skills
- Emerging leadership skills in an engineering environment
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written are required
- Must be flexible, adapting easily to changing priorities
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
- Up to 25% travel is required for site visits and peer information-sharing forums
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
- Some relocation assistance may be available if the selected candidate currently resides outside the area
***Please submit an updated resume with your application***
Southern Company Services
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial 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 infrastructure company 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 our customers' and communities' needs while advancing our commitment to net zero 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 and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.
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.
