Construction Manager - Georgia Hydro Projects

TalentAlly; Columbus (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical and dental coverage

Defined Pension/Cash Balance Benefit

Performance-sharing plan

401(k) plan with generous companymatch

Bonus opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Southern Company is seeking a Construction Manager to oversee all aspects of Georgia hydro projects across multiple sites in the Chattahoochee and North Georgia river systems.

You will drive engineering, procurement, installation, and startup, with full control of scope, budget, and schedule.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering, Construction, or related field preferred.
• Project Management Professional or similar accreditation beneficial.
• Experience in project management related to engineering, procurement, construction, and startup.
• Construction management experience or major construction project required.
• Hydro project experience preferred.
• Ability to manage outside contractor resources.
• Leadership role directing activities of direct reports or team.
• Power plant operation or prior assignments within a power plant is a plus.
• Experience with managing project scope, budgets, and schedules.
• Experience with performance management.
• Resolution of issues relative to contractors and contract issues.
• Assessing and mitigating risk continuously.
• Must be alert for changing conditions on project site and manage changes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all TSS managed project aspects at GPC Hydro plants within the Chattahoochee and North Ga river systems.
• Lead engineering, contracting, procurement, installation, startup, and project controls.
• Define scope, budget, implementation plan, and schedule for each site to meet project goals.
• Direct project site activities, construction, contract management, cost management, and contractor oversight.
• Lead a team of professionals across multiple sites to ensure successful project completion.
• Position will be filled as Project/Construction Manager – Level 7 and report to the GPC Hydro Project Manager.

Skills

PDP knowledge

Project management

Stakeholder relations

Team leadership

Resource coordination

Multitasking

Communication

Adaptability

Education

B.S. in Engineering/Construction

PMP or similar license

Experience in engineering/procurement/construction startups

Construction management experience

Hydro project experience preferred

Experience with managing project scope/budgets/schedules

Performance management experience

Contractor management

Job description

Construction Manager – Georgia Hydro Projects

SCS Technical Shared Services (TSS), Projects East Department

The successful candidate will be determining factor on where the position will be located at. Either on Chattahoochee Projects or North Ga Projects

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for all TSS managed project aspects at all GPC Hydro plants in the Chattahoochee River system or North Ga River System:

• Morgan Falls
• Bartlett’s Ferry
• Goat Rock
• Oliver
• North highlands
• Flint River
• Riverview/Langdale/Crow hop
• Tallulah Falls
• Yonah
• Burton
• Nacoochee

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 project goals.

This position will have direct responsibility and oversight for the project site, construction activities, contract management, cost management, and contractor management for all project sites. The successful candidate will be expected to lead a team of professionals at all sites for the successful completion of these projects.

This position will be filled as a Project/Construction Manager – Level 7 and will report to the GPC Hydro Project Manager.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• B.S. in Engineering, Construction, or another related field preferred
• Project Management Professional or similar accreditation/professional license beneficial
• Experience required in project management as related to engineering, procurement, construction, and startup
• Construction management experience or major construction project required
• Experience on hydro projects is preferred
• Ability to manage outside contractor resources
• Leadership role directing activities of direct reports or team
• Power plant operation or prior assignments within a power plant is a plus
• Experience with managing project scope, budgets, and schedules
• Experience with performance management
• Resolution of issues relative to contractors and contract issues
• Assessing and mitigating risk on a continuous basis
• Must be alert for changing conditions on the project site and effectively and efficiently manage these changes

Experience:

• Experience required in project management as related to engineering, procurement, construction, and startup
• Construction management experience or major construction project required
• Experience on hydro projects is preferred
• Ability to manage outside contractor resources
• Leadership role directing activities of direct reports or team
• Power plant operation or prior assignments within a power plant is a plus
• Experience with managing project scope, budgets, and schedules
• Experience with performance management
• Resolution of issues relative to contractors and contract issues
• Assessing and mitigating risk on a continuous basis
• Must be alert for changing conditions on the project site and effectively and efficiently manage these changes

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of the Southern Company Generation Project Delivery Process (PDP) is strongly desired
• Knowledge required of engineering, procurement and construction processes
• 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
• Must have the ability to lead a strong, diverse team
• Must possess the skills to balance customer satisfaction priorities with those deriving from project and compliance strategy restraints
• Ability to coordinate outside resources as required and integrate them into Southern Company processes
• Ability to manage multiple project and activities simultaneously and effectively prioritize
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written are required
• Must be flexible, adapting easily to changing priorities

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Expected travel will be approximately 25%
• Majority of travel will be localized within the Georgia Power Hydro Generating Fleet – Columbus, GA to North Atlanta (all plants are within a 3-hour radius)
• Travel will be mostly day-trip and mileage will be covered by company (i.e. rental car, expense reimbursement, etc.)

BEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES

• Consistent demonstration ofSouthern Company Values– Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance.
• Safety focus and a strong personal safety record
• Ability to lead and leverage team strengths while addressing team opportunities

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

• Relocation assistance is available if the selected candidate currently resides outside the area

BENEFITS

• Competitive Pay
• Excellent benefits packages which includes:
  • Medical and dental coverage
  • Defined Pension/Cash Balance Benefit Plan
  • Performance-sharing plan
  • 401(k) plan with a generous company match
  • Bonus opportunities
  • Tuition Reimbursement