Project/Construction Manager – North Ga Projects

Southern Company•Clarkesville, GA

7h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for all project and construction management aspects of the North Georgia Projects at all the North Ga river system plants. This includes responsibility for all activities associated with engineering, contracting, procurement, installation, start up, and maintaining appropriate project controls throughout the project. The successful candidate will be responsible for the scope, budget, implementation plan, and schedule for each site necessary to complete the project while meeting project goals. This position will have direct responsibility and oversight for the project site, construction activities, contract management, cost management, and contractor management for all project sites. The successful candidate will be expected to lead a team of professionals at all sites for the successful completion of these projects. The work location for this role will be in one of the North GA river system plants. This position will be filled as a Project/Construction Manager – Level 7 and will report to the GPC Hydro Project Manager.

Requirements

Experience required in project management as related to engineering, procurement, construction, and startup
Ability to manage outside contractor resources
Leadership role directing activities of direct reports or team
Experience with managing project scope, budgets, and schedules
Resolution of issues relative to contractors and contract issues
Assessing and mitigating risk on a continuous basis
Must be alert for changing conditions on the project site and effectively and efficiently manage these changes
Minimum of 2 years of hydro specific experience.
Knowledge required of engineering, procurement and construction processes
Must possess strong project management and organizational skills
Must possess the ability to build strong working relationships with internal departments, plant management, and other project interfaces
Must have the ability to lead a strong, diverse team
Must possess the skills to balance customer satisfaction priorities with those deriving from project and compliance strategy restraints
Ability to coordinate outside resources as required and integrate them into Southern Company processes
Have the ability to manage multiple project and activities simultaneously and effectively prioritize
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written are required
Must be flexible, adapting easily to changing priorities
Consistent demonstration of Southern Company Values – Safety First, Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance and Total Commitment.
Safety focus and a strong personal safety record
Ability to lead and leverage team strengths while addressing team opportunities
B.S. in Engineering, Construction, or another related field preferred

Nice To Haves

Plant outage management experience preferred
Power plant operation or prior assignments within a power plant is a plus
Project Management Professional or similar accreditation/professional license beneficial