Project Manager – GPC Chattahoochee River Hydro

Project Manager – GPC Chattahoochee River Hydro

Southern Company – Hydro Generation

Salem, AL

Position Summary

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.

Education & Work Experience

• 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
• Power plant experience or previous assignments within a plant are a plus
• Proven ability to manage project scope, budgets, and schedules
• Experience with performance management processes

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• 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

Travel Requirements

• Frequent travel to plant sites and other locations as needed

Behavioral Attributes

• Demonstrates Our Values: Safety First, Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance, and Total Commitment
• Strong personal safety focus with a solid safety record
• Ability to communicate proactively, collaborate across multiple groups, and manage stakeholder expectations

Additional Details

• Limited relocation assistance may be available for candidates residing outside the area
• Applicants should submit an updated résumé with their application

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Excellent benefits package, including:
  • Medical and dental coverage
  • Defined Benefit Pension plan
  • Performance-sharing plan
  • 401(k) with generous company match
  • Bonus opportunities
  • Tuition Reimbursement

PC Chattahoochee Headquarters – Salem, AL

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Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com. 

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.

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