Reports to: Scott McDougald, General Manager
Location: 829 Jefferson Street, Atlanta, GA
Relocation assistance may be provided.
Summary of Position
The project manager will coordinate efforts between Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (HJAIA) stakeholders (DOA, AATC, COA, Airline Carriers, etc.), Distribution, Transmission, and Resiliency departments. They will lead the HJAIA Initiative Committee, responsible for prioritizing system improvement at the airport and managing the annual capital budget.
The project manager will provide long-term planning for all HJAIA-related projects for Distribution, Transmission, and Network Underground, while incorporating Generation (Resiliency) integration initiatives. They will serve as the approval authority for any work activities affecting the airport and lead departmental and executive communication for all airport operations interactions.
The project manager will collaborate with the Distribution, TMC, NUS, and Resiliency leadership along with the Region Director and Key Account Manager to ensure operational excellence and business continuity. They will coordinate the execution of short- and long-term transmission, distribution and network projects and manage risk by controlling how and when work is performed.
The project manager will lead a committee that includes distribution, transmission, resiliency, regional external, sales, and support teams with growth and planning projects, operational response, prevention and recovery plans, and resiliency integration projects. They will collaborate with partners in the Renewable and Resilient Generation group, Region External, and Sales for all airport-related projects and provide reports to these teams and leadership.
The project manager also responds and supports SERP efforts.
Job Experience and Education
Education
- Bachelor of Science (BS) in engineering is preferred.
Experience
- 8 or more years of combined experience in Distribution and Transmission is preferred. Distribution field experience is a plus.
- Commitment to Safety Excellence that focuses on Actively Caring, Positive Reinforcement, Proactive Approach, Human Performance and Risk Assessment.
- Proven record of dealing effectively with high profile customers
- Experience managing capital and O&M budgets is preferred
- Project Management experience is preferred
- Experience developing prevention and recovery plans is a plus
- Experience with JETS, TCMS, CSS, ARMS, or DISTIEW is preferred
- Experience with STOMP, TEAMS, is a plus
- Experience with storm response and planning is preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge of the Power Delivery system, policies, operating practices and procedures
- Customer focused with strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to build and maintain professional working relationships with internal and external clients
- Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels, including executives, management, supervision, covered employees, contract employees, business leaders, and customers
- Ability to conduct financial analysis, manage capital budgets and provide accurate budget projections
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to develop and manage multiple project schedules, work plans, and budgets
- Knowledge of Distribution Project Review Team (DPRT), Transmission Project Review Team (TPRT) and Transmission and Distribution Council (T&D)
- Demonstrated ability to recognize high profile opportunities and respond proactively
Behavioral Attributes
- Demonstrates behaviors consistent with the company's values of Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Superior Performance and Act with Integrity
- Team player
- Foster an inclusive culture where employees feel valued and create an environment of trust, continuous improvement, and employee development
- Demonstrates ability to think strategically and help others do the same to drive strategic initiatives
- Demonstrates personal ownership, accountability, and is a self-starter
- Must be a team player who seeks the greater good for the company
- Must be able to adapt to changing demands and be an effective decision maker
- Must communicate quickly, candidly, and transparently
- Ability to develop effective relationships and establish trust with teammates and customers