Project Manager – GPC Chattahoochee River Hydro

Southern Company•Selma, AL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Manager will oversee all project management aspects of the Hydro Modernization Project across all Chattahoochee River Hydro plants. This includes responsibility for engineering, contracting, procurement, installation, start-up, and full project controls throughout each phase of the project. The successful candidate will manage project scope, budget, implementation plans, and schedules for each site to ensure all modernization objectives are met. This role is based at the Chattahoochee River Headquarters with frequent travel to all plant locations. We potentially have two available positions, and this role may be filled at a Project Manager Level 3 through Level 6, reporting to the GPC Modernization Program Manager.

Requirements

B.S. in Engineering or related field preferred
Experience in project management related to engineering, procurement, construction, and/or start-up
Experience managing outside contractor resources
Demonstrated leadership experience managing direct reports or project teams
Proven ability to manage project scope, budgets, and schedules
Experience with performance management processes
Strong knowledge of Southern Company Generation outage planning/execution is highly desired
Understanding of engineering, procurement, and construction processes
Strong project management and organizational skills
Ability to build effective working relationships with internal departments, plant leadership, and project stakeholders
Ability to lead a diverse and high-performing team
Skills to balance customer satisfaction with project and compliance priorities
Minimum of five years of engineering, planning, or plant experience
Ability to coordinate and integrate external resources within Southern Company processes
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic work environment
Strong personal safety focus with a solid safety record
Ability to communicate proactively, collaborate across multiple groups, and manage stakeholder expectations
Frequent travel to plant sites and other locations as needed
Demonstrates Our Values: Safety First, Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance, and Total Commitment

Nice To Haves

Power plant experience or previous assignments within a plant are a plus

Responsibilities

Oversee all project management aspects of the Hydro Modernization Project across all Chattahoochee River Hydro plants.
Responsibility for engineering, contracting, procurement, installation, start-up, and full project controls throughout each phase of the project.
Manage project scope, budget, implementation plans, and schedules for each site to ensure all modernization objectives are met.