Project Manager – APC Hydro

Alabama Power Company; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical and dental coverage

Defined Benefit Pension plan

Performance-sharing plan

401(k) plan with generous match

Bonus opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Alabama Power is seeking a Project Manager – Level 6 to oversee Hydro Capital Projects at APC Hydro plants. The role covers engineering, procurement, construction, startup, and project controls, with travel to multiple sites and to the Corporate HQ.

You will define scope, budget, and schedules to achieve project goals while coordinating with internal teams and external resources. The ideal candidate has a B.S.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering or other 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage all project management aspects of Hydro Capital Projects at APC Hydro plants, including engineering, procurement, construction and startup.
• Develop and maintain scope, budget, implementation plan and schedule for each site to meet project goals.
• Coordinate with internal departments, plant personnel, and external interfaces; frequent travel to plant sites.
• Lead project teams and manage outside contractor resources to achieve objectives.
• Ensure safety, compliance and performance management throughout project lifecycle.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Leadership

Communication

Safety

Cross-functional collaboration

Contractor management

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Job description

Southern Company Hydro Generation

Majority of Travel will NOT require Overnight Travel.

Summary Of Position Duties

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. This position will be located at Logan Martin dam, Lay dam, or APC Corporate Headquarters with frequent travel to all the APC plant sites. This position will be filled as a Project Manager – Level 6 and will report to the APC Modernization Program Manager.

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 startup.
• 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 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 required of the 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.
• 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.
• Have the ability to manage multiple projects 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

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

Behavioral Attributes

• 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

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 opportunitiesTuition Reimbursement

Alabama Power provides safe, reliable, and affordable electricity to 1.5 million customers across the lower two-thirds of Alabama.

For more information, visit www.AlabamaPower.com and connect with the company on Facebook (Facebook.com/AlabamaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/AlabamaPower), LinkedIn (Linkedin.com/company/alabama-power), and Instagram (Instagram.com/alabamapower).

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.

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: 21163

Job Category: Engineering

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Alabama Power