Construction Manager – Georgia Hydro Projects

Southern Company • Columbus, GA

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About The Position

The Construction Manager is responsible for all TSS-managed project aspects at Georgia Power hydro plants in either the Chattahoochee River system or North Georgia River System. The position’s location will be determined based on the successful candidate. Projects include Morgan Falls, Bartlett’s Ferry, Goat Rock, Oliver, North Highlands, Flint River, Riverview/Langdale/Crow Hop, Tallulah Falls, Yonah, Burton, and Nacoochee.

The role oversees activities associated with engineering, contracting, procurement, installation, startup, and project controls. The manager is responsible for the scope, budget, implementation plan, and schedule for each site, and has direct oversight of project sites, construction activities, contracts, costs, and contractors. The position leads a team of professionals across the sites to successfully complete the projects. It is a Project/Construction Manager – Level 7 role reporting to the GPC Hydro Project Manager. Expected travel is approximately 25%, primarily localized within the Georgia Power Hydro Generating Fleet, with most trips being day trips and mileage covered by the company.

Requirements

• Experience in project management related to engineering, procurement, construction, and startup.
• Construction management experience or experience on a major construction project.
• Ability to manage outside contractor resources.
• Leadership experience directing activities of direct reports or a team.
• Experience managing project scope, budgets, and schedules.
• Experience with performance management.
• Ability to resolve issues involving contractors and contracts.
• Ability to continuously assess and mitigate risk and effectively manage changing project-site conditions.
• 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 and coordinate outside resources.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and activities and prioritize effectively.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Safety focus and a strong personal safety record.
• Ability to lead and leverage team strengths while addressing team opportunities.
• Consistent demonstration of Southern Company values: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance.

Nice To Haves

• B.S. in Engineering, Construction, or another related field.
• Project Management Professional certification or 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

• Manage all TSS-managed project aspects at assigned Georgia Power hydro plants in either the Chattahoochee River system or North Georgia River System.
• Oversee engineering, contracting, procurement, installation, startup, and project controls throughout each project.
• Develop and manage project scope, budget, implementation plan, and schedule for each site.
• Provide direct oversight of project sites, construction activities, contract management, cost management, and contractor management.
• Lead a team of professionals across all assigned project sites to complete projects successfully.
• Manage outside contractor resources and resolve contractor and contract-related issues.
• Assess and mitigate project risks continuously, and respond effectively to changing site conditions.
• Coordinate outside resources and integrate them into Southern Company processes.
• Manage multiple projects and activities simultaneously, prioritizing effectively.
• Build working relationships with internal departments, plant management, and other project interfaces.
• Balance customer satisfaction priorities with project and compliance strategy constraints.
• Travel approximately 25%, primarily for localized day trips within the Georgia Power Hydro Generating Fleet.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Medical coverage.
• 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 a selected candidate who currently resides outside the area.
• Potential eligibility for additional compensation, such as an incentive program.

What This Job Offers

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