Project Support Specialist I 4P/563

 Project Support Specialist I

Location: Atlanta, GA
Client: Southern Company Gas
Employment Type: Contract-1Year

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Position Overview

The Project Support Specialist I coordinates key work management tasks related to capital construction projects, including cost-recoverable programs, from project initiation through financial close-out.

This role provides critical administrative and system support to ensure accurate project setup, asset tracking, and contractor coordination. The position serves as a liaison between pipeline contractors and Southern Company Gas (SCG) for system and work management matters.

This is an excellent opportunity for early-career professionals seeking experience in project coordination within a utility or construction environment.

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Key Responsibilities

Project & Work Management Support

• Coordinate work management activities for capital construction projects

• Support cost-recoverable programs from initiation through financial close-out

• Create and maintain project records in SCG ARM

• Process asset allocation and booking in PowerPlan

• Create non-new business work requests

• Create and validate spot contracts

System & Financial Coordination

• Ensure accurate project setup and system maintenance

• Track project financials and assist with close-out activities

• Maintain accurate documentation within internal systems

Contractor & Stakeholder Liaison

• Serve as liaison between pipeline contractors and Southern Company Gas

• Support resolution of system and work management issues

• Communicate effectively with internal teams and external contractors

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or related field

• 0–5 years of relevant experience

• Strong organizational skills

• Excellent attention to detail

• Effective written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment

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Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in project coordination or support roles

• Experience in utility, construction, or infrastructure environments

• Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project)

• Experience working with enterprise systems such as ARM or PowerPlan