Development Execution Project Manager

Development Execution Project Manager

Description

This position will support the Execution Project Manager through the development, implementation and turnover phases of construction projects in the renewable and gas industries. The role will include various activities related to project development, risk management, budget and schedule. Additionally, the position supports the project development strategy of taking early and mid-stage development projects and supporting through them successful turnover into long term operating assets within target regions.

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports the construction of greenfield self-developed projects or projects that may be acquired as part of single project acquisition or a portfolio of projects or sites
• Management of due diligence, administering EPC contracts, contributing to business case development and negotiating contracts for self-developed and acquisition opportunities of, wind, solar, gas and BESS projects
• Supports diligence around contract negotiations of major service agreements (examples: Balance of Plant (BOP) agreement, Turbine Supply Agreement (TSA), etc) alongside the Project Services group to ensure proper risk mitigation among contract agreements
• Manage the overall budget, scope, quality and schedule to deliver projects on-time and on-budget
• Leverage subject matter experts (internal and/or external) to ensure all construction tasks are completed accurately and timely (including regulatory, siting, transmission, operations, etc)
• Ensure plant performance meets contract requirements, lead the closeout of punchlist activities and finalize all documentation requirements to ensure a successful transition of assets to SPC Operations.

Candidates with the following preferred qualifications are encouraged to apply:

Education

• A four-year degree is required with a preference for an engineering, finance, economics or accounting (or equivalent) discipline; An MBA or other advanced degree is preferred.

Experience

• Experience in the power and / or renewable energy industry is highly desired. Additional experience in utility grade construction and contract negotiations is a plus but aptitude and attitude is of primary importance.
• Experience in evaluation/ due diligence, and implementation of solar, wind or gas-fired projects is desired.
• Experience in, and/or interacting with the following disciplines: engineering & construction, business development, project development, operations & maintenance, finance, accounting, procurement, environmental compliance, permitting, and transmission, is desired.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Possess a broad range of industry experience from: project management, project controls, power plant operations & maintenance, plant design, plant construction, finance, procurement, environmental regulations and compliance, transmission, system planning
• Thorough understanding of basic construction concepts, project schedules concepts such as milestones, float, predecessor, successor, and risk mitigation concepts such as contingency.
• Project management skills are required. These skills include the ability to work across multiple organizations, lead a team toward a common objective, resolve problems and demonstrate clear, effective communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships and communicate effectively
• Has a strong network of internal and external contacts (vendors, technical societies, etc)
• Self-starter that works with a sense of urgency; works well in a team environment; maintains a positive attitude despite constantly changing priorities.

Southern Power , a subsidiary of Southern Company, is a leading U.S. wholesale energy provider meeting the electricity needs of municipalities, electric cooperatives, investor-owned utilities and other energy customers. Southern Power and its subsidiaries own 47 facilities operating or under construction in 11 states with more than 12,800 MW of generating capacity in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Maine, Minnesota, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma and Texas.

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy company serving 9 million customers through its subsidiaries as of Jan. 1, 2019. The company provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy through electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services . Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and affordable prices below the national average. For more than a century, we have been building the future of energy and developing the full portfolio of energy resources, including carbon-free nuclear, advanced carbon capture technologies, natural gas, renewables, energy efficiency and storage technology. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation and a low-carbon future, Southern Company and its subsidiaries develop the customized energy solutions our customers and communities require to drive growth and prosperity. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and govern our business to the benefit of our world. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have been recognized nationally by the U.S. Department of Defense, G.I. Jobs magazine, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, Forbes and the Women's Choice Award. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.

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 Field: Engineering

Job Type: Standard

Primary Location: Alabama-Metro Birmingham/Eastern AL-Birmingham

Operating Company: Southern Power Company

Job Type: Standard

Travel (Up to): Yes, 25 % of the Time

Work Location(s):

The Energy Center - 3535 Colonnade Parkway (3535Birmingham)

3535 Colonnade Parkway

Birmingham, 35243

Req ID: SPC2000405