Project Manager II – Utilities / Infrastructure
Industry: Electric Utility / Energy / Infrastructure
Experience Level: 5–10 Years
Location- Birmingham, AL

Client- Southern Company services.

Position Summary
The Project Manager II is responsible for planning, executing, and closing capital and operational projects within a regulated utility environment. This role ensures projects are delivered safely, on time, within scope, and within budget while maintaining compliance with regulatory and company standards.

The Project Manager partners with engineering, construction, operations, maintenance, supply chain, and regulatory teams to successfully execute projects supporting generation, transmission, distribution, and infrastructure initiatives.

Key Responsibilities
Project Planning & Execution
Develop comprehensive project plans defining:

Scope

Objectives

Schedules

Resource requirements

Budget estimates

Lead execution of utility capital and O&M projects

Apply structured project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, or hybrid as appropriate)

Team Leadership & Coordination
Assemble and lead cross-functional teams including:

Engineers

Field crews

Contractors

Vendors

Operations staff

Assign responsibilities and provide direction to achieve project milestones

Foster a safety-first culture across project activities

Budget & Cost Control
Develop and manage project budgets

Track expenses, forecast costs, and manage financial performance

Ensure projects remain within approved budget constraints

Scope & Change Management
Define and manage project scope

Monitor scope changes and ensure proper documentation and approvals

Communicate changes to stakeholders and leadership

Risk & Issue Management
Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies

Proactively resolve issues and escalate when necessary

Manage regulatory, safety, constructability, and operational risks

Schedule & Performance Management
Develop detailed project schedules and monitor progress

Ensure projects meet timeline and milestone commitments

Implement quality assurance processes to meet engineering and construction standards

Stakeholder Communication
Provide regular updates to project stakeholders and leadership

Maintain alignment with internal departments and external partners

Address concerns and ensure transparent communication

Project Closeout
Ensure all project deliverables are completed and documented

Obtain stakeholder sign-off

Conduct post-project evaluations and lessons learned reviews

Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field

5–10 years of project management experience

Proven experience delivering projects in regulated, industrial, or infrastructure environments

Proficiency with project management tools and scheduling software

Strong understanding of project management methodologies

Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

Strong organizational and time management abilities

Preferred Qualifications
Experience in:

Power generation

Transmission or distribution

Substation or infrastructure projects

PMP certification or equivalent

Experience working with contractors and field personnel

Familiarity with utility regulatory requirements

Work Environment
Utility / corporate office with field coordination responsibilities

Interaction with engineering, operations, and construction teams

Fast-paced, safety-critical environment