Project Controls Analyst, Lead (Forest Park, GA)

Project Controls Analyst, Lead   Technical Shared Services, Project Shared Services Department

 

This posting is for a Project Controls Scheduling Lead position:

This position will support the generating facilities in the Georgia Power footprint, with a primary focus on the GPC Ash Pond Projects. 

 

WORK LOCATION

• This position will be in the Atlanta metro area. Candidates living outside of the Atlanta metro area may be considered if they live within the Southeast region and can successfully telework and travel to work and/or field locations on a routine and as-needed basis. Travel would be a minimum of 25%.
• This position will require both field and office work. 
• Some office work can be performed remotely (telework/work from home).

 

JOB SUMMARY 

This position is responsible for providing leadership and direction of the project controls and portfolio management scheduling teams in support of the GPC Ash Pond projects. This includes providing direction and implementation of Project Controls' Scheduling policies, standards, and procedures, ensuring Project Controls' Scheduling deliverables meet and/or exceed stakeholder expectations, and providing strategic planning for all aspects of project scheduling. This position may have full time and/or supplemental direct reports. 

 

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

• College diploma or university degree in engineering, technical, or business field or a minimum of 5 years equivalent experience preferred.

 

Experience

• A minimum of 3 years’ direct experience in Primavera (P6) scheduling for large capital projects required. 
• Experience working directly in project controls, project management, and/or construction management in a heavy industrial setting is required.
• Experience with EPC projects (engineering, procurement, construction, and startup) required.
• Working knowledge of multiple contract methodologies required.
• Experience supervising a team, setting priorities, managing resources, and putting strategic objectives into place preferred.

 

Knowledge

• Extensive knowledge of project scheduling methods and procedures required.
• Knowledge of project cost, estimating, and scheduling techniques along with knowledge of project controls methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of construction and engineering productivity/earned value processes.
• Knowledge of project management principles.

 

Skills

• Demonstrated leadership, including the ability to motivate a team toward a shared goal. 
• Excellent analytical, accounting, budgeting, and creative problem-solving skills 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills 
• Excellent listening and interpersonal skills 
• Ability to effectively communicate ideas to audiences of various technical depths 
• Sets a priority on customer satisfaction and delivering valuable products 
• Ability to exhibit flexibility, adaptability, and innovation in a dynamic environment 

 

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Schedule Management: Supervises the scheduling team for the GPC CCR program and ensures project controls standards are being met.  Verify all project scope is included and reflected accurately.  Ensures Change Management is aligned between cost and schedule.

Schedule Reporting:  Oversees the project schedule reporting for the assigned region.  Ensure all projects receive accurate and timely schedule reports needed to support effective project management.  Works closely with the CCR cost team leader to ensure consistency in deliverables.

Customer Relations: Serves as an interface between Project Control’s and customers. Implements recommended actions and improvements within their assigned region. Works closely with other Team Leads to ensure consistent implementation of Project Controls deliverables. Exhibits ability to work well with project managers, portfolio managers, procurement, engineering, construction, start-up, and project controls.

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.

Performance Management: Supervises and manages daily activities of a team of full time and/or