Project Manager – APC Hydro

Southern Company•Birmingham, AL

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for all project management aspects of the Hydro Capital Projects at all APC Hydro 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 the project goals. This position will be located at Logan Martin dam, Lay dam, or APC Corporate Headquarters with frequent travel to all the APC plant sites. This position will be filled as a Project Manager – Level 6 and will report to the APC Modernization Program Manager.

Requirements

Experience required in project management as related to engineering, procurement, construction and/or startup.
Experience with managing project scope, budgets, and schedules.
Experience with performance management.
Knowledge of the 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.
Minimum of five years of engineering, planning or plant experience required.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written are required.
Must be flexible, adapting easily to changing priorities.

Nice To Haves

B.S. in Engineering or other related field preferred.
Power plant experience or prior assignments within a power plant is a plus.
Knowledge of the Southern Company Generation outage planning and execution is strongly desired.

Responsibilities

Manage all project management aspects of Hydro Capital Projects at all APC Hydro plants.
Oversee engineering, contracting, procurement, installation, and start-up activities.
Maintain appropriate project controls throughout the project lifecycle.
Develop and manage the scope, budget, implementation plan, and schedule for each site to meet project goals.
Manage outside contractor resources.
Direct activities of direct reports or team members.
Coordinate outside resources and integrate them into Southern Company processes.
Manage multiple projects and activities simultaneously and effectively prioritize.
Balance customer satisfaction priorities with project and compliance strategy restraints.
Ensure safety focus and maintain a strong personal safety record.
Speak up and work between multiple groups while managing customer expectations.