Project Management Schedule Analyst

Southern Company • Atlanta, GA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Schedule Analyst is an essential member of the Project Management
Organization, responsible for coordinating and scheduling transmission
activities in support of Georgia Power Company’s Capital Projects. Utilizing
Primavera P6 and Critical Path Method (CPM) techniques, the analyst develops and
maintains project schedules to optimize timelines and align with project
objectives. Working closely with the project team, the analyst ensures that
budgets, schedules, and resources are synchronized by leading discussions
focused on scheduling. Key responsibilities include scheduling engineering,
construction, and project support activities, analyzing progress, resolving
conflicts, and producing detailed reports for stakeholders to enhance
transparency and support informed decision‑making.

This position is on-site in Atlanta, GA. This is a hybrid role with company
expectations to be 4 days in office/ 1 day remote.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience in project scheduling, utilizing Primavera P6 and Critical Path Methodology.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and partners to achieve project goals.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other project management software.
• Demonstrates Southern Company's values: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, Superior Performance
• Models ethical conduct and integrity.
• Ability to cultivate a team environment for project success and resolve conflicts effectively.
• Enjoys working with a large and diverse group of people to accomplish projects as a team.

Nice To Haves

• PMP, PMI-SP, or related certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and manage detailed project schedules using Primavera P6, ensuring alignment with project objectives and timelines.
• Utilize Critical Path Method (CPM) techniques to analyze and optimize project schedules, identifying potential risks and developing mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate closely with project managers, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders to gather necessary information for schedule development and updates.
• Provide timely and accurate schedule updates, forecasts, and reports to project teams and management, highlighting any deviations from the baseline schedule.
• Facilitate regular schedule review meetings with project teams and partners to ensure alignment and address any scheduling issues or changes.
• Monitor project progress and performance against the schedule, identifying potential delays and recommending corrective actions.
• Ensure that schedule data is accurately and consistently integrated into project management systems and tools.
• Support the development and implementation of scheduling best practices and standards across projects.
• Assist in the preparation of project status reports, presentations, and other documentation as required.
• Provide training and support to team members and partners on scheduling tools and techniques as needed.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level