Senior Project Coordinator

Senior Project Coordinator – Engineering

This position 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.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred;
  Engineering Technology acceptable.
• MBA, 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, Dist View, Pole Foreman, and NJUNS is required; experience utilizing JUMS (Joint Use Management System) is a plus.
• Experience in customer support.
• Experience leading team efforts, cultivating a team environment for project success, and resolving conflict with both internal and external parties.
• Experience leading projects involving multiple work groups and departments.
• Leadership experience in an external arena and/or Company position 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.
• Familiarity with the National Electric Safety Code and Southern Company Specifications.
• Broad knowledge of Company operations, policies, and procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) is required.
• Knowledge of contract administration.
• Understanding of functional business processes as they relate to design, construction and operations is a plus.
• Must be deadline oriented with strong organizational skills, and sound judgment and decision-making skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to evaluate progress, identify problem areas, evaluate alternatives and determine viable solutions.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, including effective verbal/written communication of insights, and ability to communicate and present effectively at all levels both internally and with external stakeholders.
• Ability to quickly analyze and comprehend technical information and complex data, identify key issues, and recommend appropriate solutions.
• 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:

• Lead, coordinate, guide and review activities associated with all aspects of pole attachment requests and make ready construction, pole replacements, and pole removals statewide, including coordination of permitting, design and engineering processes and activities for all assigned projects to meet deadlines, and maintain and meet high standards for safety and work quality.
• 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 to safely and efficiently complete make ready process in accordance with state and federal regulations, contract requirements and SO specifications.
• Support preparation of and monitor JETS estimates, job packages and job closeouts, and 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…