Strategic Projects Coordinator, Distribution & Budget Lead

Southern Company; Fairburn, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Georgia Power is seeking a Strategic Projects Portfolio Project Coordinator to provide leadership and oversight for distribution projects and budget lines within the strategic project portfolio. This role supports project development, execution, and coordination with internal stakeholders across Georgia, with occasional travel for meetings.

Responsibilities include budgeting, stakeholder communication, and ensuring safety and quality throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• A four (4) year degree is required, BS in Science/Engineering is a plus.
• 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 with project management tracking software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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; escalated 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.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science/Engineering

Tools

P6

Maximo

Fulcrum

Unifier

Job description

Georgia Power is seeking a Strategic Projects Portfolio Project Coordinator to provide leadership and oversight for distribution projects and budget lines within the strategic project portfolio. This role supports project development, execution, and coordination with internal stakeholders across Georgia, with occasional travel for meetings.

Responsibilities include budgeting, stakeholder communication, and ensuring safety and quality throughout the project lifecycle.