Project Manager – APC Hydro
Southern Company Hydro Generation
This position will be located at the successful candidate’s choice of Logan Martin Dam, Lay dam, or APC Corporate Headquarters with frequent travel to all the APC hydro plant sites. Majority of Travel will NOT require Overnight Travel.
Summary of Position Duties:
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
Education & Work Experience:
- B.S. in Engineering or other related field preferred.
- Experience required in project management as related to engineering, procurement, construction and/or startup.
- Ability to manage outside contractor resources
- Leadership role directing activities of direct reports or team.
- Power plant experience or prior assignments within a power plant is a plus.
- Experience with managing project scope, budgets, and schedules
- Experience with performance management.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge of the Southern Company Generation outage planning and execution is strongly desired
- Knowledge required 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.
- Must possess the skills to balance customer satisfaction priorities with those deriving from project and compliance strategy restraints.
Minimum of five years of engineering, planning or plant experience required.
Ability to coordinate outside resources as required and integrate them into Southern Company processes.
- Have the ability to manage multiple projects and activities simultaneously and effectively prioritize.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written are required.
- Must be flexible, adapting easily to changing priorities.
Travel Requirements:
Frequent travel up to 75% between plant sites and other meeting locations as required.
Behavioral Attributes:
Demonstrate Our Values – Safety First, Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance & Total Commitment.
Safety focus and a strong personal safety record.
Ability to speak up and work between multiple groups while managing customer expectations is a must
Additional Details
Limited relocation assistance is available if the selected candidate currently resides outside the area
Please submit an updated resume with your application.
Benefits
Competitive Pay
Excellent benefits packages which includes:
Medical and dental coverage
Defined Benefit Pension plan
Performance-sharing plan
401(k) plan with a generous company match
Bonus opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement
Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf. Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.
Skills Required
- B.S. in Engineering or related field
- Experience in project management related to engineering, procurement, construction, and/or startup
- Ability to manage outside contractor resources
- Leadership directing activities of direct reports or team
- Power plant experience or prior assignments within a power plant
- Experience managing project scope, budgets, and schedules
- Experience with performance management
- Knowledge of engineering, procurement and construction processes
- Knowledge of Southern Company Generation outage planning and execution
- Minimum of five years of engineering, planning, or plant experience
- Ability to coordinate outside resources and integrate them into company processes
- Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to build strong working relationships with internal departments and plant management
- Ability to lead a diverse team and adapt to changing priorities
What We Do
Southern Company Services, Inc., headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, is the shared services division of Southern Company.
