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TSS - Project Controls Scheduling Systems Admin & Technical Lead

_Technical Shared Services, Project Controls_

Travel and Work Location

+ This position will be located at the Energy Center in Birmingham, AL.

+ Minimal travel required (less than 25%).

+ Hybrid work schedule of 4 days in-office, 1 day remote.

Department Overview

This a transformational time for Southern Company and the industry as we plan for the future of energy to benefit our customers and communities. Technical Shared Services (TSS) plays a critical role in Southern Company’s success by supporting the projects developed by the operating companies and subsidiaries to meet the needs of the future. TSS Project Controls provides estimating, cost, scheduling, analytics, and reporting services for the wide range of projects managed and supported by the TSS organization.

Position Details

This position is responsible for the oversight of the Technical Shared Services (TSS) Project Controls Scheduling processes, standards, training, and management of scheduling tools. This role will provide technical direction and support to all TSS schedulers.

Key Job Responsibilities

+ **TSS P6 Technical Expert** : Serves as the Primavera technical expert for TSS. This includes schedule development and maintenance, importing contractor schedules, setting up V3 accounts, managing standard layouts in Primavera to support consistent reporting, and being the subject matter expert for all Primavera related questions. Provide training to schedulers and other users.

+ **TSS P6 Database Management** : Oversees the maintenance, management, and access requests of the TSS P6 databases. Works with the Technology Organization to plan outages and upgrades as well as coordinate testing.

+ **Process Management:** Manages development and/or enhancement of processes, procedures, and software tools within group and, as applicable, interfaces between project control functions and external groups and customers. Integrates the schedule process more completely with other functions and processes both internal and external to TSS (e.g., project cost control/cash flow development, scheduling, design engineering tools and databases, supply chain/procurement, construction etc.).

+ **Strategic Planning:** Proactively investigates shortcomings and unserved needs and prepares recommendations and business cases as appropriate. Assesses effectiveness of improvement initiatives post-implementation and plans corrective actions as appropriate. Communicates strategic plans to ensure understanding and shared vision.

+ **Special Projects & Support:** Lead for scheduling for the EPPM (Enterprise Project Portfolio Management) / Unifier project during implementation and beyond. This role is responsible for leading scheduling efforts, supporting the Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA) review process, performing peer reviews, and providing ad-hoc scheduling support across various business units, including TSS, the Operating Companies and Southern Power Company (SPC).

Job Requirements

_Education_

+ College diploma or university degree in engineering, technical, or business field or minimum 7 years equivalent experience preferred.

_Experience_

+ Minimum 5 years working directly using Primavera P6 and experience as a P6 administrator.

+ Knowledge of project scheduling techniques along with knowledge of project controls methods, procedures, and scheduling tools.

+ Experience maintaining local and enterprise level tools and working with software support organizations in Southern Company is preferred.

+ Experience performing scheduling on large EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) projects.

+ Knowledge of construction and engineering productivity/earned value management preferred.

+ Experience working directly in project controls/ project management/ construction management preferred.

+ Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

+ Experience setting priorities, managing resources, and putting strategic objectives into place preferred.

_Skills & Abilities_

+ Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

+ Self-motivated, results-oriented, and innovative

+ Analytical and detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills

+ Proactive in developing new skills

+ Adaptable to change

+ Strong customer focus. Ability to provide consistent technical direction and support to all schedulers in a timely manner as needs arise. This could be needed outside of traditional “office hours”.

+ Exhibits Southern Company’s “Our Values” (Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance).

+ Safety First - We actively care about the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and communities. Safely approaching every job, every day, always comes first.

+ Intentional Inclusion – We are One Team, working to foster a culture of belonging and ensuring our diverse team feels valued. Investing in an equitable culture benefits employees, customers, communities, and shareholders.

+ Act with Integrity – We act with honesty, respect, and fairness, demonstrating trustworthiness in all we do. We are true to our word and follow through on our commitments.

+ Superior Performance - We keep customers at the center of everything we do, with a focus on continuous improvement. We provide exceptional service, delivering innovative solutions that benefit our customers, communities, investors, and the environment.

Additional Details

+ Some relocation assistance is available if the selected candidate currently resides outside the area.

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial 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 infrastructure company 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 our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero 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 and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. 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.

Job Identification: 12202

Job Category: Engineering

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Southern Company Services