Schedule Analyst at Southern Company in Atlanta, GA

Job Title: Schedule Analyst

Reports to: Project Controls Supervisor

Location: Georgia Power (GPC) Corporate Headquarters- 241 Ralph McGill Blvd. Atlanta, GA

Department: Transmission Project Controls

Travel: Up to 25%

Job Summary:

The Area Schedule Analyst is an essential part of the Project Management Organization tasked with coordinating and scheduling transmission activities for Georgia Power Company's Capital Projects. Utilizing Primavera P6 and Critical Path Method (CPM) techniques, the analyst develops and maintains project schedules to optimize timelines and align with objectives. Working closely with a project team, the analyst ensures that budgets, schedules, and resources are synchronized, leading discussions specifically on scheduling. Responsibilities include scheduling design engineering and construction activities, analyzing progress, resolving conflicts, and producing detailed reports for stakeholders to enhance transparency and support informed decision-making.

This position is 100% on-site and requires working in the office five days per week in Atlanta, GA.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and manage detailed project schedules using Primavera P6, ensuring alignment with project objectives and timelines.
• Utilize Critical Path Method (CPM) techniques to analyze and optimize project schedules, identifying potential risks and developing mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate closely with project managers, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders to gather necessary information for schedule development and updates.
• Provide timely and accurate schedule updates, forecasts, and reports to project teams and management, highlighting any deviations from the baseline schedule.
• Facilitate regular schedule review meetings with project teams and partners to ensure alignment and address any scheduling issues or changes.
• Monitor project progress and performance against the schedule, identifying potential delays and recommending corrective actions.
• Ensure that schedule data is accurately and consistently integrated into project management systems and tools.
• Support the development and implementation of scheduling best practices and standards across projects.
• Assist in the preparation of project status reports, presentations, and other documentation as required.
• Provide training and support to team members and partners on scheduling tools and techniques as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience in project scheduling, utilizing Primavera P6 and Critical Path Methodology.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and partners to achieve project goals.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other project management software.
• PMP, PMI-SP, or related certification is a plus.

Behavioral Attributes:

• Demonstrates Southern Company's values: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, Superior Performance
• Models ethical conduct and integrity.
• Ability to cultivate a team environment for project success and resolve conflicts effectively.
• Enjoys working with a large and diverse group of people to accomplish projects as a team.

About the Team

Georgia Power

About the Company

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.