Project Manager-Schedules

About this role

Project Manager – Schedules

The Project Manager – Schedules serves as the subject matter expert (SME) for project scheduling within the Power Delivery Project Management Organization. This role is responsible for developing and managing complex, multi-discipline schedules using Primavera P6 , ensuring alignment across engineering, procurement, environmental, and construction activities. The ideal candidate is a proven scheduling professional with deep technical expertise in P6, strong analytical skills, and the ability to provide strategic guidance that drives project success.

This position requires a proactive, technically skilled individual with deep expertise in Primavera P6 and project controls who can ensure successful execution of complex projects through meticulous scheduling and data-driven decision-making. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills while supporting Southern Company’s Values.

Job Requirements

Experience and Education

• Minimum **5 years of experience** developing and maintaining complex project schedules using **Primavera P6** required
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business.
• Experience in Project Management, Engineering, or Construction required
• Power Delivery or Transmission experience strongly preferred
• PMI-SP, PSP, or equivalent scheduling certification preferred

Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Expert-level proficiency in **Primavera P6** , including coding structures, logic analysis, resource loading, and schedule risk modeling
• Strong understanding of **critical path methodology** , earned value management, and schedule performance metrics
• Ability to perform advanced schedule analytics, including float and trend analysis, and “what-if” scenario modeling
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with Power BI or other data vi...