Project Manager

Southern Company is seeking a Project Manager for Hydro Modernization Projects located at hydro river chains in North Georgia, Chattahoochee, or Central Georgia. The role involves managing project scope, budget, and schedule, with frequent travel to various hydro sites. Candidates should have a B.S. in Engineering, project management experience, and strong organizational skills. The position requires leadership abilities and knowledge of power plant processes.
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
• Georgia Power* is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the Company's promise to 2.6 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy at rates below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the Company is recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeogiaPower.com and connect with the Company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial 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 infrastructure company 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 our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero 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 and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. 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.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Identification: 10602

Job Category: Engineering

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Georgia Power