Sr. Project Coordinator

at  Southern Company

JOB SUMMARY

This position, Sr. Project Coordinator – Engineering, will support Georgia Power and SOCO by coordinating, guiding and reviewing various activities associated with all aspects of pole attachment requests, pole replacements, pole removals and other aspects related to Power Delivery design, construction and maintenance throughout Georgia. The person selected for this position will be fully involved with the permitting, design, engineering and construction processes for pole attachment projects with other Company departments, communication companies, EMC and City electric systems, as well as local, state and federal governments. This position will focus on engineering and design of related work, discussions with customers to mutually reach most effective designs and coordinate closely with the team members involved with construction coordination and oversight of crews. This person will also be involved with various job designs for installing, maintaining, or removing of attachments on GPC poles, over-size load moves, internal communication lines, Distributed Generation projects, and other assignments such as storm related needs. The successful candidate must be able to build positive relationships; educate and support a variety of teammates and customers in engineering or construction roles. Ability to ensure all work is designed and completed safely and efficiently and in compliance with local, state and federal guidelines, Company and Industry standards for the benefit of all stakeholders is a must.
Job Requirements :

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is preferred; Engineering Technology is acceptable
Master’s Degree and/or PE License are a plus

EXPERIENCE:

• 5 years’ experience in electrical distribution engineering, design and/or construction with an electric utility is preferred
• Experience utilizing JETS, DistView, Pole Foreman, NJUNS and Microsoft Office products
• Experience in customer support
• Experience leading team efforts and resolving conflict with both internal and external parties
• Experience leading projects involving multiple work groups and departments
• Experience cultivating a team environment for project success
• Demonstrated focus on Safety and Human Performance
• Leadership experience in an external arena and/or Company position is a plus
• Experience utilizing JUMS (Joint Use Management System) is a plus
• Experience in contract administration and/or managing contractors is a plus

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• In-depth knowledge of electrical distribution systems – requirements, work practices, and procedures
• Broad knowledge of Company operations, policies, and procedures.
• Familiarity with the National Electric Safety Code and Southern Company Specifications.
• Knowledge of contract administration
• Understanding of functional business processes as they relate to design, construction and operations is a plus
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Customer focused attitude with a desire and ability to learn
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including effective verbal/written communication of insights, and the ability to communicate and present effectively at all levels both internally and with external stakeholders such as customers, business and governmental leaders, and vendors/suppliers
• Complex problem-solving skills and ability to make difficult decisions
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate progress, identify problem areas, evaluate alternatives and determine viable solutions
• Ability to resolve conflict between and among individuals and functional areas
• Ability to multi-task, handle multiple requests and projects in a timely manner, and quickly adapt to changing conditions
• Ability to perform work with a high degree of accuracy, quality, and attention to detail, in accordance with policies and procedures
• Ability to work independently, exhibit strong initiative, and consistently take ownership of issues from inception to resolution
• Ability to build and maintain professional working relationships with internal and external customers and stakeholders

Role Responsibilities May Include :

• Lead, coordinate, guide and review activities associated with all aspects of pole attachment requests and make ready construction, pole replacements, and pole removals statewide
• Coordinate permitting, design, engineering and construction processes and activities for all assigned projects to meet deadlines
• Coordinate preparation and completion of complex, detailed drawings and designs, estimates, material lists and structural analyses required for all assigned make ready work for pole attachment requests
• Lead contract engineers and construction crews to safely and efficiently complete make ready process in accordance with state and federal regulations, contract requirements and SO specifications
• Support planning, scheduling and coordination of construction activities to prepare crews for smooth execution of make ready construction
• Coordinate/manage pre-construction job site visits as needed to identify potential site conditions/conflicts that could impact safe and/or timely construction
• Coordinate/manage pre-construction meetings with GPC and attacher contractors to communicate site responsibilities and coordinate schedules
• Support preparation of and monitor JETS estimates, job packages and job closeouts
• Monitor and ensure completion of permitting and construction information in the JUMS workflow management system
• Ensure resources, materials, designs and permits are in place prior to commencement of and during construction
• Support functional accounting and budget management, billing and collection associated with projects, and ensure appropriate payment by applicants
• Maintain and meet high standards for safety and work quality
• Provide support in developing contracts and rates for service vendor workers
• Provide support in formulating functional strategy and transferring knowledge both internally and externally, including management and documentation of processes
• Support functional management of contractor resources to ensure efficient use of contract manpower and accurate invoicing by same; resolve contractor performance issues and contract-related disputes
• Assist team with Company and industry responses regarding best practices and rule-making and other legal/regulatory proceedings
• Collaborate with internal/external parties on specifications, project changes and compliance issues
• Coordinate identification, tracking and removal of old poles
• Participate in SO and industry groups to enhance practices and share industry knowledge
• Build relationships through jobsite visits; routinely communicate with stakeholders to resolve issues or project questions
• Substantiate vendor deliverables for data quality, accuracy and completeness, seek to improve engineering quality, and take corrective action and communicate findings and solutions as issues discovered
• Perform field visits to evaluate quality of engineering designs and verify compliance with work directives and safety codes
• Coordinate inspection of third party attachments
• Performs tasks in NJUNS
• Coordinate and execute training as needed for vendors and field services teams
• Enhance team capabilities by seeking opportunities for improvement of existing methods, tools or workflows
• Lead special projects as assigned
• Participate in SERP activities as needed, which may include after hours and weekends
• Must have valid Driver’s License.
• Overnight travel is required to support the work of a statewide function and team

• Lead, coordinate, guide and review activities associated with all aspects of pole attachment requests and make ready construction, pole replacements, and pole removals statewide
• Coordinate permitting, design, engineering and construction processes and activities for all assigned projects to meet deadlines
• Coordinate preparation and completion of complex, detailed drawings and designs, estimates, material lists and structural analyses required for all assigned make ready work for pole attachment requests
• Lead contract engineers and construction crews to safely and efficiently complete make ready process in accordance with state and federal regulations, contract requirements and SO specifications
• Support planning, scheduling and coordination of construction activities to prepare crews for smooth execution of make ready construction
• Coordinate/manage pre-construction job site visits as needed to identify potential site conditions/conflicts that could impact safe and/or timely construction
• Coordinate/manage pre-construction meetings with GPC and attacher contractors to communicate site responsibilities and coordinate schedules
• Support preparation of and monitor JETS estimates, job packages and job closeouts
• Monitor and ensure completion of permitting and construction information in the JUMS workflow management system
• Ensure resources, materials, designs and permits are in place prior to commencement of and during construction
• Support functional accounting and budget management, billing and collection associated with projects, and ensure appropriate payment by applicants
• Maintain and meet high standards for safety and work quality
• Provide support in developing contracts and rates for service vendor workers
• Provide support in formulating functional strategy and transferring knowledge both internally and externally, including management and documentation of processes
• Support functional management of contractor resources to ensure efficient use of contract manpower and accurate invoicing by same; resolve contractor performance issues and contract-related disputes
• Assist team with Company and industry responses regarding best practices and rule-making and other legal/regulatory proceedings
• Collaborate with internal/external parties on specifications, project changes and compliance issues
• Coordinate identification, tracking and removal of old poles
• Participate in SO and industry groups to enhance practices and share industry knowledge
• Build relationships through jobsite visits; routinely communicate with stakeholders to resolve issues or project questions
• Substantiate vendor deliverables for data quality, accuracy and completeness, seek to improve engineering quality, and take corrective action and communicate findings and solutions as issues discovered
• Perform field visits to evaluate quality of engineering designs and verify compliance with work directives and safety codes
• Coordinate inspection of third party attachments
• Performs tasks in NJUNS
• Coordinate and execute training as needed for vendors and field services teams
• Enhance team capabilities by seeking opportunities for improvement of existing methods, tools or workflows
• Lead special projects as assigned
• Participate in SERP activities as needed, which may include after hours and weekends
• Must have valid Driver’s License.
• Overnight travel is required to support the work of a statewide function and tea