Sr. Project Coordinator - Strategic Projects Portfolio (SPP) - Fairburn, GA

Socket.dev; Fairburn (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Power in Georgia seeks a Strategic Projects Portfolio Project Coordinator to lead and oversee distribution projects and budget lines within the strategic project portfolio. The role supports Project Managers in development, execution, and coordination with internal stakeholders across the distribution organization.

The position requires a four-year degree, 4+ years of relevant experience, and travel up to 25% for cross-functional collaboration and meetings.

Qualifications

• Requires a four-year degree; BS in Science/Engineering is a plus.
• Minimum 4 years in Distribution, Transmission or project management.
• Experience presenting projects at DPRT, TPRT and T&D committees preferred.
• Experience with capital and O&M budgets is a plus; safety-focused.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication; ability to work with varied partners.
• Must adapt to travel up to 25% and coordinate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and quality standards throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate design, engineering, procurement, land acquisition, and construction for multiple distribution projects.
• Support deconflicting processes across SPP and distribution capital portfolio.
• Regularly communicate project status to stakeholders; elevate cost/schedule issues.
• Monitor costs, forecasts, scope changes, and obtain approvals prior to construction.
• Define tasks, milestones, and resources balancing cost, schedule, regulatory, environmental, and community factors.
• Track progress, resolve issues with internal/external partners, adjust plans as needed.
• Expedite documentation to secure timely approvals and support emergency restoration.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Budget management

Project management

Safety compliance

Construction knowledge

Contract knowledge

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science/Engineering

Tools

P6

Maximo

Fulcrum

Unifier

JETS

TCMS

ARMS

Job description

Job Description

The Strategic Projects Portfolio Project Coordinator provides leadership and oversight for distribution projects and budget lines within the strategic project portfolio. This role is responsible for assisting Project Managers with project development, project execution, budget management, and coordination with internal stakeholders inside and outside the distribution organization. The role primarily supports an area of focus across Georgia and requires occasional travel for meetings and cross-functional collaboration.

Education

• A four (4) year degree is required, BS in Science/Engineering is a plus.

Experience

• Minimum 4 years of Distribution, Transmission or project management experience is required.
• Experience presenting projects at the DPRT, TPRT and T&D committees is preferred
• Experience engineering/constructing and leading large industrial and commercial projects, Customer Choice, and other complex distribution design projects strongly preferred
• Proven commitment to Safety Excellence
• Proven record of working effectively with internal and external partners
• Influencer and champion of inclusion through words and actions
• Experience managing capital and O&M budgets is a plus
• Experience with project management tracking [P6, Maximo, Fulcrum, Unifier, etc] and software a plus
• Experience with storm response is preferred
• Operations experience with the distribution system, estimating, and applications knowledge (TCMS, ARMS, JETS)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, effective in oral and written communications, facilitation of meetings, and able to build and maintain relationships with varied contacts both outside and within the company
• Ability to build strong relationships with cross-functional partners
• Established relationships with the Distribution region leadership teams are a plus
• Ensure safety and quality standards are upheld throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate design, engineering, procurement, land acquisition, and construction activities for multiple distribution projects aligned with distribution capital investment initiatives.
• Support deconflicting process across SPP and the distribution capital portfolio.
• Communicate project status regularly to stakeholders, including Distribution Management, Regions, T&D, Planning, and Capital Governance teams; elevate issues affecting cost, schedule, or public impact to appropriate stakeholders.
• Monitor project costs and forecasts, manage scope changes, and obtain required approvals prior to construction.
• Define project tasks, milestones, and resource needs while balancing cost, schedule, regulatory, environmental, and community considerations.
• Track project progress, resolve issues with internal and external partners, and adjust plans as conditions change.
• Expedite documentation to secure timely approvals.
• Support emergency restoration efforts, including work outside normal business hours as required.
• Fluent with principles of construction, operation and maintenance of distribution operations and equipment
• Ability to work with various levels of leadership, contractors and state-wide employees
• Excellent oral and written communications skills with peers and all levels of management
• Experience with contracts related to engineering and construction
• Strong collaboration skills required to effectively and routinely work together with Region and Corporate Distribution leadership to plan and execute capital work
• A self-starter able to meet high team expectations in a new area of the business
• Demonstrates ability to think strategically and help others do the same to drive strategic initiatives
• Demonstrates personal ownership, accountability, motivation
• Must be a team player who seeks the greater good for the company
• Must be able to adapt to changing demands
• Must communicate candidly and transparently
• Team player

Job Duties

• Ensure safety and quality standards are upheld throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate design, engineering, procurement, land acquisition, and construction activities for multiple distribution projects aligned with distribution capital investment initiatives.
• Support deconflicting process across SPP and the distribution capital portfolio.
• Communicate project status regularly to stakeholders, including Distribution Management, Regions, T&D, Planning, and Capital Governance teams; elevate issues affecting cost, schedule, or public impact to appropriate stakeholders.
• Monitor project costs and forecasts, manage scope changes, and obtain required approvals prior to construction.
• Define project tasks, milestones, and resource needs while balancing cost, schedule, regulatory, environmental, and community considerations.
• Track project progress, resolve issues with internal and external partners, and adjust plans as conditions change.
• Expedite documentation to secure timely approvals.
• Support emergency restoration efforts, including work outside normal business hours as required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Fluent with principles of construction, operation and maintenance of distribution operations and equipment
• Ability to work with various levels of leadership, contractors and state-wide employees
• Excellent oral and written communications skills with peers and all levels of management
• Experience with contracts related to engineering and construction
• Strong collaboration skills required to effectively and routinely work together with Region and Corporate Distribution leadership to plan and execute capital work

Behavioral Attributes

• A self-starter able to meet high team expectations in a new area of the business
• Demonstrates ability to think strategically and help others do the same to drive strategic initiatives
• Demonstrates personal ownership, accountability, motivation
• Must be a team player who seeks the greater good for the company
• Must be able to adapt to changing demands
• Must communicate candidly and transparently
• Team player

Other Requirements

• Valid Driver's license
• Travel required up to 25% of the time
• Relocation assistance is available if needed

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 JD 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.