Project Manager – GPC Hydro Plants

Southern Company Hydro Generation

This position will be located at a GPC Hydro River chain which includes North Georgia Hydro, Chattahoochee Hydro, or Central Georgia Hydro

Summary of Position Duties:

This position is responsible for all project management aspects of the Hydro Modernization Projects at all three river chains, which includes North Georgia Hydro, Chattahoochee Hydro, and Central 
Georgia Hydro.  This includes responsibility for all activities associated with implementing program strategies, engineering, contracting, procurement, installation, start up, and maintaining appropriate project controls throughout the projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for the scope, budget, implementation plan and schedule for each site necessary to complete the projects while meeting the project goals.  This position will be located at one of the hydro river chains and will have frequent travel to all the GPC hydro sites.

This position will be filled as a Project Manager – Level 6 and will report to the GPC Modernization Program Manager

Education & Work Experience:

B.S. in Engineering or another 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 preferred 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 of Generation processes such as Maximo, Maintenance PM Planning, Inventory Management 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. 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. Must possess the skills to balance customer satisfaction priorities with those deriving from project and compliance strategy restraints. Have the ability to manage multiple projects and activities simultaneously, effectively prioritize, and adapt to changes. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written are required. Must be flexible, adapting easily to changing priorities.

Travel Requirements:

Frequent travel to 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