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Job Summary The purpose of this position is to manage individual medium to large scale fixed asset projects associated with the Southern Company Gas Project Management Organization (PMO). This position will be responsible for managing the initiation, planning, execution and closing of projects involved with natural gas transmission and distribution pipeline and associated facility construction. In addition, this position, in partnership with the Project Controls department, will be responsible for managing, controlling and reporting on the capital expenditures associated with the work. The position will lead cross functional teams requiring significant coordination with internal and external stakeholders such as Project Controls, Engineering, Construction, Land, Environmental, Operations, System Planning, Corrosion and associated contractors. This position applies PMO strategies, protocols and techniques for managing and executing projects and utilizes established project management principles under the Company's Asset Development Process (ADP). Responsibilities + Track projects from concept to completion + Hold project team meetings on a regular basis including tracking of action items + Monitor project team members and their activities + Ensure qualified contractors are identified and contracted as needed + Lead or participate in project bidding and contract negotiation activities + Ensure scope change is managed according to the Change Management process + Ensure equipment, materials, and services are acquired for project as needed + Ensure contractor invoices and payments are reviewed and compliant per contract + Ensure monthly financials and reports are prepared including updated forecasts andvariance explanations + Support development of annual budgets for assigned projects + Lead projects through the Asset Development Process when applicable including Stage Gate Reviews + Establish and maintain project schedules utilizing Scheduler or other resource + Lead identification and mitigation of project risks + Ensure detailed project records are organized and maintained through the life of the project + Champion use of Continuous Improvement, Lessons Learned, and Best Practices principles Qualifications Education, Certifications/Licenses: Required: + BA/BS in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, or Electrical), or other relevant work experience Preferred: + MBA, Project Management Professional (PMI), Professional Engineer (PE) Related Work Experience: Required: + 5+ years' experience working in the natural gas transmission, distribution or related energy field + 3+ years leading project planning and execution + Contractor management Preferred: + Project Management experience including leading project team and stakeholder status meetings + Experience managing large transmission pipeline projects _Applicant may possess a combination of equivalent education and work experience._ Specific Skills & Knowledge: Required: + Strong engineering and construction knowledge. Prefer knowledge of natural gas transmission systems, gas engineering principles and theories, and DOT pipeline safety regulations + MS Office - intermediate proficiency, especially with Excel, Word and PowerPoint + Ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects + Ability to use project management tools and methods (e.g., earned value analysis, critical path scheduling, project administration, establishing project teams) + Ability to communicate with all levels in the organization + Ability to influence and persuade in decision making + Experience preparing project cost estimates, forecasts and developing project schedules, preferably in natural gas transmission and/or distribution + Experience developing, initiating, and managing contracts and bid solicitations Working Conditions/Physical Requirements: + Position is located in an office environment + Periodic field presence at construction sites + Occasional travel to other Company or vendor locations About Southern Company Gas Southern Company Gas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE:SO), America's premier energy company. Southern Company Gas serves approximately 4.2 million natural gas utility customers through its regulated distribution companies in four states and approximately 600,000 retail customers through its companies that market natural gas. Other nonutility businesses include investments in interstate pipelines and ownership and operation of natural gas storage facilities. For more information, visit . 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 . 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: 8172 Job Category: Construction Job Schedule: Full time Company: AGL Services Company