Construction Manager | Plant Wansley/Plant Yates

Southern Company•Carrollton, GA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Construction Manager for Wansley and Yates BESS is responsible for the construction oversight of the BESS projects as well as the Technical Shared Services (TSS) main point of contact for all aspects of implementation needs. The role is responsible for making sure Southern Company’s values are the driver behind the work being performed no matter what the task; prioritizing safety, compliance, and quality standards set forth in Engineering, Construction and Procurement (EPC) agreements for the projects. This position is responsible for interfacing onsite work crews and internal company organizations including various TSS departments as well as groups outside of TSS such as Generation Development, GPC Renewable & Resilient Generation, GPC Power Delivery, Safety & Health, Environmental Affairs, and more throughout the project lifecycle. The construction manager will be responsible for site staffing and development of that staff utilizing performance feedback tools and will have 5+ direct reports. Plant Wansley BESS is a 500MW (2,000MW-Hr) project, Plant Yates BESS consists of a 320MW (1,280MW-Hr) project and a 250 MW (1,000MW-Hr) project all of which were approved as part of GPC’s All-Source RFP in December of 2025. Projects are currently in engineering and pre-mobilization phase with anticipated construction starting at all projects in 2026.

Requirements

10+ years’ experience in construction management as related to engineering, procurement, construction, and startup for heavy industrial projects, or electric utility generation and/or transmission systems
Formal or informal experience in a lead type role (i.e. directing activities of direct reports or project team members)
Experience working in an EPC arrangement with external EPC partner
Knowledge of engineering, procurement, and construction processes and ability to manage them
Strong management and organizational skills
Ability to develop teams through constant feedback and setting clear expectations
Knowledge of OSHA 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, evaluate alternatives, and determine viable solutions
Utilize strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a variety of stakeholders to solve issues and keep projects moving forward (engineering, asset managers, contractors, internal stakeholders, customers, and outside agencies)
Demonstrate Southern Company Values – Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance
Safety focus and a drive to establish a Safety-First Culture
Ability to work within a team setting, including the ability to build and motivate a team toward shared goals
Create a Culture of Excellence where all aspects of a project are held to the highest standards

Nice To Haves

Experience working in (or in direct support of) Power plant operations or prior assignments within a power plant
Experience working in (or in direct support of) Plant facility operations (Pulp and Paper, Chemical, Oil, etc.)
Experience working in (or in direct support of) Distribution or transmission or prior assignments within these areas
Knowledge of Southern Company Safety & Health program and Georgia Power environmental programs
Associates (2-year) or Bachelors (4-year) degree preferred
Preferred disciplines include; Building Science, Construction Management, Engineering, or another related field
Project Management Professional or similar accreditation/professional license beneficial

Responsibilities

Construction oversight of the BESS projects
Serve as the Technical Shared Services (TSS) main point of contact for all aspects of implementation needs
Ensure Southern Company’s values drive the work, prioritizing safety, compliance, and quality standards
Interface with onsite work crews and internal company organizations (TSS departments, Generation Development, GPC Renewable & Resilient Generation, GPC Power Delivery, Safety & Health, Environmental Affairs, etc.) throughout the project lifecycle
Responsible for site staffing and development of staff using performance feedback tools
Manage 5+ direct reports
Assist Project Controls with schedule inputs/updates, cost tracking, budget forecasting, commodity tracking and risk identification/quantification
Identify problems and assist in providing resolutions
Interface with vendors and contractors while representing the best interests of Southern Company
Build strong working relationships with a wide range of Southern Company organizations
Support the Cross Functional Core Team (CFCT) model of managing projects
Focus on communication and information dissemination for CFCT engagement
Conduct self in a manner that builds trust and confidence with coworkers, contractors, supervisors, and management