Manager, Project Management

The Manager within the Project Management Organization (PMO) team is responsible for project and program management of assigned work within the capital portfolio. The Manager is accountable for directing the execution of the related infrastructure improvement projects to meet business objectives. These objectives include development of new asset replacement projects, regulatory interaction along with annual regulatory filings, setting and meeting annual budget targets, and ensuring schedules are met.

The Manager is responsible for overseeing assigned PMO staff workload and professional development. The Manger also ensures there are highly competent Program Managers and Project Managers that lead cross functional teams consisting of various functional Track Leads (project controls, construction, engineering, land, environmental, supply chain, and others) to deliver projects, programs, and assets according to designs, schedules, and budgets while adhering to the Company’s standards, specifications, and Asset Development Process (ADP).

This position will oversee assigned capital project and programs that fall within the Atlanta Gas Light (AGL), Virginia Natural Gas (VNG), and Nicor Gas territories. Please note, this position can be based out of Georgia, Illinois or Virginia.

Projects and programs this position will direct include:

• Nicor
  • Storage projects including Compression, Gas Conditioning, and other Storage-related Programs
  • Transmission Main projects including Dubuque Pipeline Replacement Program and MAOP Validation pressure tests and replacements
  • Long term Strategic project development
• AGL Peaking Ops
  • Cherokee LNG Expansion project
  • Riverdale LNG Generation, Liquefaction, and Pump projects
  • Valdosta LNG project
  • Macon LNG Generation project
• VNG
  • SAVE Main Replacement and Advanced Leak Detection & Repair Programs
  • Chesapeake Compression project
  • Hampton Roads Sanitary District (HRSD) Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) project
  • Joint Use Pipeline (JUP) Expansion project
• New project and program needs as they are identified

Additional responsibilities include:

• Oversee team of 6 internal and 3 contract project and program management staff
• Nicor QIP Reconciliation and Rate Case support
• AGL i-CDP support
• VNG SAVE, Rate Case, and CPCN filing support
• Asset Development Process (ADP) and Unifier champion
• Department of Energy (DOE) Loan coordination
• Midstream pipeline investment due diligence coordination
• Development and management of 10-year capital plan for assigned projects and programs

Major job responsibilities:

• Ensure the Company’s safety philosophy is engrained in all aspects of the business and within each project and program
• Implement project management strategies to successfully manage high risk, complex, and high-cost asset development projects, programs, and strategic opportunities
• Establish, promote, and maintain best-in-class PMO department for execution of assigned projects, programs, and processes
• Manage selection, development, and retention of team members, and enhance performance of staff through mentoring, training, motivation, and performance coaching
• Establish and monitor team goals and objectives, measure employee performance, Coach staff, provide feedback, and evaluate performance
• Develop and maintain appropriate Company and contract resources to deliver high quality project management services with a measurable, consistent, and value-focused approach to project/program management
• Champion the Company’s stage-gated Asset Development Process (ADP) ensuring that projects and programs are executed accordingly, and provide input for ADP updates, revisions, and improvements
• Ensure compliance with Company policies, procedures, and processes to support the asset development in a safe, cost effective, and timely manner
• Establish and manage budgets for assigned projects and programs, monitor and report on portfolio performance, clearly articulate status updates to senior leadership, take action where appropriate
• Ensure projects and programs are managed to scope, budget, schedule
• Ensure contractors and suppliers adhere to commercial and technical contract requirements through strong contract management and execute deviations through proper change management
• Champion Risk Management on projects and programs including identification, management, and mitigation throughout the life of the project or program
• Engage various Stakeholders, including Gatekeepers, Sponsors, Track Leads, Functional Leads, and Subject Matter Experts to ensure communication levels are appropriate, financial information is accurate, and written communication plans are complete and up to date
• Drive change and champion Continuous Improvement and Lessons Learned principles
• Establish and maintain excellent working relationships and partnerships with peers, senior leadership, external contractors and vendors
• Participate in business, industry, and community associations as appropriate to advocate company values and interests while demonstrating industry leadership
• Support Regulatory initiatives as needed including preparation of filings, testimony review, and support of data requests responses
• Participate in Nicor Field Operations (FO) Duty Roster program

Education, Certifications/Licenses:

Required:

• BS in Engineering (Civil, Electrical or Mechanical preferred)

Preferred:

• MBA, Project Management Professional (PMP), Professional Engineer (PE)

Related Work Experience:

Required:

• 15+ years in engineering, construction, or operations in natural gas distribution, transmission, storage or related energy field
• 5+ years supervisory experience

Or

• Equivalent experience

Specific Skills & Knowledge:

Required:

• Strong experience managing capital projects over $5 million and managing multi-project programs within a regulated utility
• Strong engineering, construction, and contract management knowledge with natural gas distribution, transmission, and plant capital projects
• Extensive financial budgeting and forecasting experience with a focus on project cost estimating, monthly and annual variance analysis, contingency utilization and overhead allocation
• MS Office Suite including SharePoint
• Highly skilled working across functional organization for group coordination
• Ability to communicate with all levels in the organization
• Ability to use project management tools and methods

Preferred:

• Working knowledge of Asset Development Process (ADP)
• Familiarity with MS Project/Primavera P6 scheduling including logic-driven schedules and critical path analysis
• Familiarity with SharePoint, Oracle Unifier or other project management and collaboration software

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• The incumbent works in an office environment with occasional trips to the job site
• This position occasionally requires walking of construction sites and could require the individual to bend, kneel, or crouch from time to time
• The incumbent will be required to travel on occasion (10% ~ 25%) to the various work locations, which may include air travel and overnight stay away from home

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 southerncompanygas.com .

Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million 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 solutions provider 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 customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas 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 has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .

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.

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: 16441

Job Category: Engineering

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: AGL Services Company

Pay Range: 117,468.00 - 184,59.20 USD Annually: Base salary varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, and at the time of this posting, this is the reasonable salary range for this role.