Construction Manager – Georgia Hydro Projects

Southern Company • Salem, GA

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About The Position

The Construction Manager is responsible for all Technical Shared Services-managed project aspects at Georgia Power hydro plants in either the Chattahoochee River system or North Georgia River system. Projects may include Morgan Falls, Bartlett’s Ferry, Goat Rock, Oliver, North Highlands, Flint River, Riverview/Langdale/Crow Hop, Tallulah Falls, Yonah, Burton, and Nacoochee. The selected candidate’s qualifications will help determine the position’s location, either at Chattahoochee Projects or North Georgia Projects.

The role oversees project activities spanning engineering, contracting, procurement, installation, start-up, and project controls. The Construction Manager is accountable for project scope, budget, implementation plans, and schedules, and has direct responsibility for project sites, construction activities, contract management, cost management, and contractor management. The position leads a team of professionals across project sites and is filled at Project/Construction Manager – Level 7. It reports to the GPC Hydro Project Manager.

Expected travel is approximately 25%, primarily day trips within the Georgia Power Hydro Generating Fleet, from Columbus, Georgia, to North Atlanta. Plants are within a three-hour radius, and mileage is covered by the company through options such as a rental car or expense reimbursement. Relocation assistance is available to selected candidates who currently live outside the area.

Requirements

• Experience in project management related to engineering, procurement, construction, and start-up.
• Construction management experience or experience on a major construction project.
• Ability to manage outside contractor resources.
• Leadership experience directing direct reports or a team.
• Experience managing project scope, budgets, and schedules.
• Experience with performance management.
• Ability to assess and mitigate risk continuously and manage changing project-site conditions effectively.
• Knowledge of engineering, procurement, and construction processes.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to build strong working relationships with internal departments, plant management, and other project interfaces.
• Ability to lead a diverse team.
• Ability to coordinate outside resources and integrate them into company processes.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and activities and prioritize effectively.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Consistent demonstration of company values: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance.
• Strong personal safety record.
• Willingness to travel approximately 25%, primarily within the Georgia Power Hydro Generating Fleet.

Nice To Haves

• B.S. in Engineering, Construction, or another related field.
• Project Management Professional accreditation or a similar accreditation/professional license.
• Experience on hydro projects.
• Power plant operation experience or prior assignments within a power plant.
• Knowledge of the Southern Company Generation Project Delivery Process (PDP).

Responsibilities

• Oversee project activities at assigned Georgia Power hydro plants, including engineering, contracting, procurement, installation, and start-up.
• Maintain appropriate project controls throughout each project.
• Manage project scope, budget, implementation plan, and schedule to meet project goals.
• Direct and oversee project sites, construction activities, contracts, costs, and contractors.
• Lead a team of professionals across project sites through successful project completion.
• Coordinate outside contractor resources and integrate them into company processes.
• Manage multiple projects and activities, prioritizing effectively.
• Assess and mitigate risk continuously, respond to changing site conditions, and manage changes effectively.
• Resolve contractor and contract-related issues.
• Balance customer satisfaction priorities with project and compliance strategy constraints.
• Demonstrate a safety focus and lead teams while addressing team strengths and opportunities.

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage.
• Defined Pension/Cash Balance Benefit Plan.
• Performance-sharing plan.
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
• Bonus opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Relocation assistance for selected candidates who currently reside outside the area.
• Company-covered mileage for work travel, such as rental car or expense reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager