Project Coordinator, II

The Project Coordinator plays a crucial role in guaranteeing that the pipeline assets built by both our internal and external teams are the backbone of our Company's success, delivering safe and reliable gas service to millions of customers. This position at Southern Company Gas is essential for ensuring our pipeline assets are constructed with a focus on safety, quality, compliance, and efficiency.

Please note, this position is posted as a job family and can be filled at a Project Coordinator, I (Level 3), Project Coordinator, II (Level 4) or Project Coordinator, III (Level 5). Individuals who exhibit advanced proficiency through their work experience, education, and certifications may qualify for the higher grade. This is a bargaining unit position (IBEW Local 1997).

Please be aware that this position is based out of the Cumming Service Center

As our Project Coordinator, a typical day might include:

• Provides oversight of natural gas transmission and distribution infrastructure construction projects
• Analyzes costs, benefits for specific construction projects, and evaluates alternatives to ensure cost effectiveness of construction projects.
• Maintains customer satisfaction through timely and thorough communication with individual customers, municipalities, and other governmental agencies at pre-con meetings and throughout the project (such as state DOTs, counties, etc.)
• Contributes to the achievement of a project’s safety, quality, financial, and schedule goals

This might be the job for you if:

• You enjoy interpreting pipeline contracts and negotiating the application of contractual items with external service providers
• You possess the capability to establish and maintain strong relationships with both internal and external customers
• You have a customer focused mindset with a proven ability to respond quickly to customer satisfaction, municipalities, and governmental agencies.
• You have strong organizational skills and excellent follow through skills
• You have a passion for prioritizing and managing multiple projects simultaneously

What you'll bring:

Project Coordinator, I

Required

• 0 years of industrial construction experience with related degree
• 2 years of industrial construction experience with no degree
• Vocational degree or certificate in a technical field preferred
• Valid driver’s license required
• Basic MS Word, Excel, Outlook
• Basic interpretation of design drawings and specifications
• Basic knowledge of piping construction techniques and welding

Project Coordinator, II

Required

• 2 years of industrial construction, engineering or operations
• 4 years of industrial construction experience with no degree
• Demonstrated success in project coordination on small industrial construction projects
• Demonstrated success in supporting large projects $10MM-$50MM
• Ability to lead small projects up to $5MM
• Valid driver’s license
• Basic construction management and contract administration, and construction safety
• Basic MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and internal cost management and work management systems
• Basic knowledge of gas industry and OSHA regulations and their impact on construction processes
• Intermediate knowledge of piping construction techniques, welding, fusion; basic knowledge of NDE, excavation, compaction, coating, inspection, pressure testing, pigging/cleaning

Project Coordinator, III

Required

• 4 years of industrial construction, engineering or operations
• 6 years of experience with no degree
• Demonstrated success in project coordination on medium to large industrial construction projects
• Demonstrated success in leading small projects up to $5MM
• Valid driver’s license
• Intermediate construction management, contract administration, and construction safety; basic CPM scheduling
• Intermediate MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, GIS, and internal cost management and work management systems
• Effective written and verbal communication with supervision, contractors, inspectors, public, management, and company leadership
• Intermediate knowledge of gas industry and OSHA regulations and their impact on construction processes
• Intermediate knowledge of piping construction techniques, welding, fusion NDE, excavation, compaction, coating, inspection, pressure testing, pigging/cleaning; basic knowledge of tapping/stopping, purging, flow interruption

This is a field-based position and work location is variable based on the location of the project.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• The Project Coordinator may be required to be on the job site during construction hours. Long workdays and weekend work may be required. Periods of night shift work may be required.
• Standing and/or walking construction sites for long periods of time may be required.
• Lifting objects up to 50lbs maybe required.
• Driving a Company vehicle for long trips or commutes may be required.
• Overnight travel may be required up to 50% of the time.
• Working in all types of weather conditions may be required.
• Climbing in and out of excavations, kneeling, bending, and climbing ladders to inspect pipeline construction activity may be required.
• Walking on changing elevation and/or uneven surfaces may be required.

Other Details:

• Relocation packages are not available for this position. Incumbent must be located within the service territory or be able to self-relocate to the service territory.

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 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 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: 9320

Job Category: Construction

Job Schedule: Full time

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