Project Manager – APC Hydro

About the role

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.

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.

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
• Define project scope, budget, implementation plan, and schedule for each site
• Ensure project goals are met within defined constraints

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 start-up
• 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 managing project scope, budgets, and schedules
• Experience with performance management
• Minimum of five years of engineering, planning, or plant experience required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of Southern Company Generation outage planning and execution is strongly desired
• Knowledge of engineering, procurement, and construction processes required
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Ability to build strong working relationships with internal departments, plant management, and other project interfaces
• Ability to lead a strong, diverse team
• Ability to balance customer satisfaction priorities with project and compliance strategy restraints
• Ability to coordinate outside resources and integrate them into Southern Company processes
• Ability to manage multiple projects and activities simultaneously and effectively prioritize
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Flexibility to adapt easily to changing priorities

Travel Requirements

• Frequent travel up to 75% between plant sites and other meeting locations as required

Behavioral Attributes

• Strong personal safety record and focus on safety
• Ability to speak up and work between multiple groups while managing customer expectations

Additional Details

Limited relocation assistance is available if the selected candidate currently resides outside the area.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical and dental coverage
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Performance-sharing plan
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match
• Bonus opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement