Construction Manager - Coastal Plant Retrofit & Solar/BESS

Southern Company•Rincon, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Construction Manager will oversee onsite resources, contractors, and daily construction activities for Coastal Plant retrofit and Solar/BESS projects. The role supports scope development, project implementation, and closeout, using the Project Delivery Process where applicable and plant processes. Performance is measured across safety, quality, schedule, cost, scope, and risk. The manager will serve as the primary point of contact for Technical Shared Services (TSS), plant management, and contractors, and will coordinate with onsite crews and internal organizations throughout the project lifecycle. The position includes contributing to contracting strategy; developing constructability plans; establishing and tracking baseline schedules and budgets; recommending field resource needs; administering contractor contracts; and managing TSS Construction Management staff performance and on-the-job training. The manager will lead change management and project statistical reporting, develop bid packages, conduct pre-bid meetings, evaluate bids, analyze problems, and coordinate corrective actions with designers, vendors, and contractors. The role is based at Plant McIntosh in Rincon, Georgia, with possible day trips to other company locations and project sites. Remote work opportunities are extremely limited, relocation or per diem assistance may be available, and mobility to future assignments throughout Southern Company territory is required.

Requirements

At least 4 years of experience in construction management related to engineering, procurement, construction, and startup for heavy industrial projects, or in electric utility generation and/or transmission systems.
Formal or informal experience in a lead role, such as directing direct reports or project team members.
Previous experience on major construction projects.
Strong management and organizational skills.
Ability to develop teams through regular feedback and clear expectations.
Knowledge of engineering, procurement, and construction processes and ability to manage them.
Knowledge of OSHA requirements and applicable environmental regulations.
Adequate knowledge of construction standard practices, techniques, quality requirements, applicable codes, and standards.
Understanding of project change control processes.
Strong risk mitigation and analytical skills to evaluate progress, identify problem areas, assess alternatives, and determine viable solutions.
Ability to identify problems and assist in resolving them.
Ability to interface with vendors and contractors while representing Southern Company's interests.
Ability to build working relationships across a wide range of Southern Company organizations.
Proven experience managing multiple projects, priorities, and planning initiatives.
Demonstrated ability to lead teams to achieve strong results.
Consistent demonstration of the stated leadership criteria: people development, performance management, influence, innovation, strategic thinking, and business results.
Mobility to future assignments throughout Southern Company territory.

Nice To Haves

Experience in power plant operations or direct support of power plant operations.
Experience in plant facility operations, such as pulp and paper, chemical, or oil facilities.
Experience in distribution or transmission assignments.
Experience working in an EPC arrangement with an external EPC partner.
Knowledge of the TSS Project Delivery Process and procedures.
Knowledge of the Southern Company Safety & Health program and Georgia Power environmental programs.
Associate or bachelor's degree in Engineering, Building Science, Construction Management, or a related field; preferred but not required.
At least 4 years of construction experience in a discipline lead or higher position.
Project Management Professional accreditation or similar accreditation or professional license.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain a safe, positive, and inclusive work culture.
Manage onsite resources and daily activities supporting scope development, implementation, and closeout of Coastal Plant retrofit and Solar/BESS projects.
Serve as the main point of contact for TSS, plant management, and contractors.
Coordinate with onsite work crews and internal company organizations throughout the project lifecycle.
Provide input into contracting strategy and establish and track performance against baseline schedule and budget.
Develop project constructability plans.
Recommend field resource requirements for TSS Construction Management staff.
Manage onsite contractors and administer their contracts using appropriate field resources.
Manage performance and provide on-the-job training for TSS Construction Management staff.
Ensure construction management staff perform duties in accordance with TSS Roles and Responsibilities documents.
Lead administrative and construction staff in managing change management functions.
Lead development and dissemination of project statistics, including installed material quantities, hours worked, schedule status, and budget analysis.
Develop bid packages, conduct pre-bid meetings, and evaluate bids.
Analyze problems and coordinate corrective action with designers, vendors, and contractors.
Build effective working relationships with the Operating Company and other project entities.
Coordinate with Project Controls on schedule inputs and updates, cost tracking, budget forecasting, commodity tracking, and risk identification and quantification.
Manage project performance in safety, quality, schedule, cost, scope, and risk.