Project Manager – APC Hydro

Project Manager – APC Hydro Southern Company Hydro Generation

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.

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.

• 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 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.

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

• 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.

• Limited relocation assistance is available if the selected candidate currently resides outside the area.
• Please submit an updated resume with your application.

• 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