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.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all project management aspects of the Hydro Capital Projects at all APC Hydro plants.
• Oversee all activities associated with engineering, contracting, procurement, installation, start-up, and maintaining appropriate project controls throughout the project.
• Manage scope, budget, implementation plan, and schedule for each site necessary to complete the project while meeting project goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science 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.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of Southern Company Generation outage planning and execution is strongly desired.
• Knowledge required of engineering, procurement, and construction processes.
• 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 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.
• 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.
• 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