Project Controls Analyst – Analytics and Reporting (Technical Shared Services, Project Controls) 

 

Department Overview

This a transformational time for Southern Company and the industry as we plan for the future of energy to benefit our customers and communities. Technical Shared Services (TSS) plays a critical role in Southern Company’s success by supporting the projects developed by the operating companies and subsidiaries to meet the needs of the future. TSS Project Controls provides estimating, cost, scheduling, analytics, and reporting services for the wide range of projects managed and supported by the TSS organization.

Position Details

This role provides technical support for TSS Project Controls reporting and data analytics. The responsibilities of this position include creating visualizations and publishing dashboards to support the analysis of historical project data and future trends. This includes providing day-to-day technical support around data collection, integration, analytics, report building and publishing. 

 

Travel and Work Location

Southern Company Energy Center (Birmingham, AL) or Forest Park (Forest Park, GA) Minimal travel required (less than 25%). Flexible work schedule 

 

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coordinate and facilitate the effective collection and use of data for monthly project reporting and data analysis. Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL) - Extract data from multiple sources, e.g., various databases, Excel files, etc., transform (e.g., join, filter, and concatenate), and load data  Use data management techniques to access, integrate, analyze, and visualize data from multiple sources.  Perform predictive analytics on cost and estimating data for TSS-managed projects  Perform ad hoc reporting and provide metric development support on business-driven data

 

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (ABET accredited), Data Science, Business field or equivalent work experience (5 years or more)   Advanced degree is a plus

Experience

Experience with reporting and data management techniques to access, integrate, analyze, and visualize data from multiple sources is required  Knowledge of construction and engineering productivity/earned value processes required Experience with financial and/or accounting tools and processes required Expected skills and experience:  Advanced knowledge of Excel, including Power Query, Power Pivot, etc. required SQL experience required Working experience with Tableau, PowerBi, or similar reporting and visualization program required Model performance metrics to create executive reports and dashboards.  Oracle Analytics experience is a plus In-depth knowledge of project controls methods, procedures, and tools preferred  Relevant knowledge of Southern Company Projects and Construction is a plus

Skills & Abilities

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Self-motivated, results-oriented, and innovative Analytical and detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills Proactive in training and onboarding in a hybrid environment Adaptable to change Strong customer focus

 

Behavioral Attributes

Exhibits Southern Company’s “Our Values” (Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance). Safety First - We actively care about the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and communities. Safely approaching every job, every day, always comes first. Intentional Inclusion – We are One Team, working to foster a culture of belonging and ensuring our diverse team feels valued. Investing in an equitable culture benefits employees, customers, communities, and shareholders. Act with Integrity – We act with honesty, respect, and fairness, demonstrating trustworthiness in all we do. We are true to our word and follow through on our commitments. Superior Performance - We keep customers at the center of everything we do, with a focus on continuous improvement. We provide exceptional service, delivering innovative solutions that benefit our customers, communities, investors, and the environment.

 

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Minimal travel is required for this position.

 

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Partial relocation assistance may be available. 

 

Please submit an updated resume with your application.