Project Manager - Distribution Asset Mgmt.

About the position

The Project Manager position is responsible for providing technical and project leadership for Distribution Asset Management while working closely with region distribution areas statewide. The Project Manager provides input during project development, coordinates the design, engineering, procurement, construction, and closeout of projects, monitors project progress, schedules, and budgets. The Project Manager develops activities associated with distribution line capital and O&M projects for the state of Georgia. The Project Manager also serves as representative for GPC Distribution on several technology initiatives, ensuring continuity of mission critical applications that are in process of being updated or replaced, including but not limited to PDEAM, EF, GIS, Fulcrum, JETS, etc. The position also serves as Asset Management SME on Capital and O&M projects and represents GPC Asset Management across Southern Company while maintaining relationships with Industry Committees such as NEETRAC.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the development of distribution line capital and O&M projects related to region abnormals.
• Manage approximately $80M distribution line Capital and Maintenance Budgets between the PM's.
• Ensure safety and quality are maintained at all times during the project life cycle.
• Coordinate reliability data, engineering, design and construction within multiple distribution areas statewide.
• Provide proactive communication when problems arise that will impact costs, schedule, or the external public.
• Monitor and analyze project expenditures to provide management with projected monthly, year-end, and total project costs.
• Implement workflow planning efforts to ensure project estimate and schedules capture a well-defined and constructible scope and work plan.
• Assist in identifying resources needed and provide feedback to hold team members accountable to commitments, quality, and timelines.
• Balance cost constraints, schedules, environmental requirements, regulatory requirements, and Distribution Bulletin requirements.
• Provide regular updates/communications on project status.
• Route work and manage development process expeditiously to ensure execution teams have time for successful design and construction.
• Procure equipment and material in a timely manner to keep AM crews on task.
• Provide technical guidance and input of technology improvement projects.

Requirements

• Four (4) year Bachelor or Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology (Preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the planning, design, construction, operation and/or maintenance of distribution.
• Previous leadership experience on technically complex projects (Highly Preferred).
• Previous project management experience managing large numbers of simultaneous projects/programs (Highly Preferred).
• Experience managing large underground distribution projects (Highly Preferred).
• Previous experience managing Capital budgets (Preferred).
• Previous experience as a Distribution Engineer or Journeyman (Preferred).
• Fluent with principles of construction, operation and maintenance of distribution operations and equipment.
• Competent in Microsoft office suite of applications and current work-related applications, such as, JETS, PDEAM and Fulcrum.
• Ability to effectively manage contractors, and collaborate across multiple internal organizations.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills with peers, and all levels of management.
• Strong trouble-shooting skills and creative problem-solving skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous experience managing Capital budgets.
• Previous experience as a Distribution Engineer or Journeyman.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• Annual incentive awards for eligible employees.
• Health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being.