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COST ANALYST - FACILITIES
Please Note: There will be an in-office presence expectation at 241 Ralph McGill Blvd, Atlanta, GA four (4) days per week and/or as additionally required.
- Successful candidate must be available to support storm duty as needed.
- Must live in/near or be willing to relocate within reasonable distance from work location at your own expense.
- This position can require infrequent travel – possibly overnight, periodically, up to 25% per year.
Job Summary
The Facilities Cost Analyst will be responsible for development, maintenance, and reporting of design and construction cost data for facilities construction projects. In addition, the analyst will provide project level cost performance analysis, capital budget analysis by company, variance and forecast reporting, and support future capital project budgeting.
The scope of facilities construction projects currently are & will continue to cover Georgia Power, Southern Company Services within Georgia & across all Southern Company Gas entities.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Accounting, Finance, Construction Management, or related field, or relevant experience required
Experience:
- Minimum 4 years working directly in project controls/project management/construction management highly preferred.
- Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment required.
- Experience performing cost tracking and analysis on large EPC projects (engineering, procurement and construction) highly preferred.
- Experience using Maximo, Oracle, Contruent, and other associated cost tracking tools preferred.
Knowledge:
- Above average understanding of project cost tracking / analysis techniques along with knowledge and understanding of project controls methods, procedures, and cost tools.
- Knowledge of construction and engineering productivity/earned value processes.
- Knowledge of project management principles.
- Knowledge of proper change management tracking and implementation.
Skills:
- Excellent computer skills including Maximo, Oracle, Power Bi, SOAR, and MS Office applications.
- Excellent oral, written, and facilitation skills are essential.
- Self-motivated with attention to detail and accuracy and the ability to perform all job requirements with minimal supervision.
- Exhibit ability to work closely with project and construction managers, procurement, and departmental members to ensure consistency and standardization on all projects.
- Ability to communicate insights and opportunities for improvement to leaders within Facilities and beyond.
- Innovative learner with ability to bring fresh ideas to the team.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze cost and schedule data to identify risks, variances, and potential issues; develop corrective actions and present recommendations to management.
- Perform detailed analysis of capital spend and project closures for a business unit within the GPC Distribution organization
- Support portfolio management of capital programs, including forecasting, change management, risk assessment and contingency planning
- Monitor Facilities organization performance against established KPIs for each operating company/local distribution company.
- Develop and review project budgets using historical data, actual performance, revenue projections, and expense trends to ensure effective financial control
- Track project performance against baseline budgets and key milestones, identifying variances, and recommending mitigation strategies
- Conduct Estimate at Completion (EAC) analyses across all cost elements, incorporating commitments, expenditures, change orders, and emerging trends
- Extract, analyze, and generate standard and ad hoc reports from financial and project accounting systems to support cost tracking and decision-making
- Collaborate with project controls teams to support change impact analysis and ensure any approved changes are incorporated into cost
Behavioral Attributes
- Demonstrate behaviors in alignment with the Southern Company "Our Values" of Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance
Other Requirements
- Successful candidate must be available to support storm duty
- Must live in/near or be willing to relocate within reasonable distance from work location
- This position can require infrequent travel – up to 25% per year
About Us
Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the Company's promise to 2.6 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy at rates below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the Company is recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeogiaPower.com and connect with the Company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).
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.
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