Project Manager (Project Management Office)

Description

The purpose of this position is to manage individual large to medium scale fixed asset projects associated with the Southern Company Gas Project Management Organization (PMO). This position will be responsible for managing the initiation, planning, execution and closing of projects involved with natural gas compressor station and associated facility construction. In addition, this position, in partnership with the Project Controls department, will be responsible for managing, controlling and reporting on the capital expenditures associated with the work. The position will lead cross functional teams requiring significant coordination with internal and external stakeholders such as Project Controls, Engineering, Construction, Land, Environmental, Operations, System Planning, Corrosion and associated contractors. This position applies PMO strategies, protocols and techniques for managing and executing projects and utilizes established project management principles under the Company’s Asset Development Process (ADP).

Responsibilities

• Track projects from concept to completion
• Hold project team meetings on a regular basis including tracking of action items
• Monitor project team members and their activities
• Ensure qualified contractors are identified and contracted as needed
• Lead or participate in project bidding and contract negotiation activities
• Ensure scope change is managed according to the Change Management process
• Ensure equipment, materials, and services are acquired for project as needed
• Ensure contractor invoices and payments are reviewed and compliant per contract
• Ensure monthly financials and reports are prepared including updated forecasts and variance explanations
• Support development of annual budgets for assigned projects
• Lead projects through the Asset Development Process when applicable including Stage Gate Reviews
• Establish and maintain project schedules utilizing Scheduler or other resource
• Lead identification and mitigation of project risks
• Ensure detailed project records are organized and maintained through the life of the project
• Champion use of Continuous Improvement, Lessons Learned, and Best Practices principles

Qualifications

Education, Certifications/Licenses:

Required:

• BA/BS in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, or Electrical)
• Or other relevant work experience

Preferred:

• MBA, Project Management Professional (PMI), Professional Engineer (PE)

Related Work Experience:

Required:

• 5 years’ experience working in the natural gas transmission or related energy field
• 3 years leading project planning and execution
• Contractor management

Preferred:

• Project Management experience including leading project team and stakeholder status meetings
• Experience managing compression projects for underground storage applications

Applicant may possess a combination of equivalent education and work experience.

Specific Skills & Knowledge:

Required:

• Strong engineering and construction knowledge. Prefer knowledge of natural gas transmission systems, gas engineering principles and theories, and DOT pipeline safety regulations
• MS Office - intermediate proficiency, especially with Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects
• Ability to use project management tools and methods (e.g., earned value analysis, critical path scheduling, project administration, establishing project teams)
• Ability to communicate with all levels in the organization
• Ability to influence and persuade in decision making
• Experience preparing project cost estimates, forecasts and developing project schedules, preferably in natural gas transmission and/or distribution
• Experience developing, initiating, and managing contracts and bid solicitations

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• Position is located in an office environment
• Periodic field presence at construction sites
• Occasional travel to other Company or vendor locations

Disclaimer: This information describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this job. The description is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of duties, responsibilities and qualifications required in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified disabled individuals for performance of essential duties and responsibilities.

Southern Company Gas provides for the energy needs of millions of U.S. households and businesses. As the largest natural gas-only distribution company in the United States, with more than 150 years of history behind us, we're working to ensure that Americans have access to an abundant, safely delivered supply of natural gas for decades to come. We offer our customers a wide range of energy services under one umbrella: seven regulated utilities as well as non-regulated businesses that offer retail, wholesale and storage services.

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy company serving 9 million customers through its subsidiaries as of Jan. 1, 2019. The company provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy through electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services . Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and affordable prices below the national average. For more than a century, we have been building the future of energy and developing the full portfolio of energy resources, including carbon-free nuclear, advanced carbon capture technologies, natural gas, renewables, energy efficiency and storage technology. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation and a low-carbon future, Southern Company and its subsidiaries develop the customized energy solutions our customers and communities require to drive growth and prosperity. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and govern our business to the benefit of our world. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have been recognized nationally by the U.S. Department of Defense, G.I. Jobs magazine, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, Forbes and the Women's Choice Award. 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.

Job Field: Engineering

Job Type: Standard

Primary Location: Illinois-Metro Chicago-Naperville

Operating Company: Southern Company Gas

Job Type: Standard

Travel (Up to...): Yes, 25 % of the Time

Work Location(s):

G O Naperville - 1844 W Ferry Rd. (1844NapervilleCODE)

1844 W Ferry Rd.

Naperville, 60536

Req ID: ASC2000145