Project Control Cost Analyst

Job Summary

The Project Controls Cost Analyst will be responsible for providing analytics support for a portion of the GPC Distribution Capital Portfolio with the Project Control Cost Supervisor oversight. The analyst will be part of a team responsible for project level cost performance analysis needed to support the Distribution organization, Project Controls team, and GPC Accounting, Finance, and Treasurer organization (AFT). This team will also be responsible for providing project cost review, capital budget analysis and funding solution proposals for specific projects and blanket budgets.

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 business unit performance against established KPIs within the GPC Distribution Capital Program.

• 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

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field, or relevant experience

Experience

• 2+ years of experience in cost analysis, project controls, estimating, financial analysis, or construction/project accounting

• Familiarity with project lifecycle, cost management processes, and budget controls

• Experience with cost management and reporting tools (e.g., Oracle, Excel, Power BI, or similar platforms)

• Understanding of cost estimating, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and cost control principles

• Experience supporting capital projects, infrastructure, or large-scale programs preferred

• Familiarity with large-scale organizational change efforts

• Demonstrated ability to manage ambiguity and apply problem-solving skills

• Working experience providing data and ensuring data integrity to support accurate and timely reporting

• Experience working cross-functionally in a highly matrixed organization

• Proven ability and determination to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines

• Strong facilitation skills with the ability to deliver high quality outcomes

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong critical thinking, intellectual curiosity, problem-solving skills and resourcefulness

• Proactive, solution orientated, self-motivated, and customer focused

• Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships

• Ability to frame and communicate complex business problems and insights

• Proactively communicates with appropriate stakeholders

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage and communicate with internal and external stakeholders

• Excellent active listening and presentation skills

• Strong business acumen and the ability to understand our business needs

• Flexible and adaptable; able to work in ambiguous situations.

• Ability as a change agent with a focus on continuous improvement

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook

• Proficient in Oracle Financials, SOAR, JETS, PowerBi, and PowerPlan (preferred)

• Contruent experience is a plus

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 some travel – approximately 25% per year.

  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.

Job Identification: 20250

Job Category: Accounting & Auditing

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Georgia Power

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