Project Manger 2
Location: Birmingham, AL, Atlanta/ GA
Client: Southern Company Services
Contract: 1 Year
Experience Required: 5–10 Years

Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager II with a strong background in power generation, power delivery, renewable energy, or heavy industrial projects. This role will lead cross-functional project teams and be responsible for project planning, execution, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, stakeholder communication, and successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities
Develop and manage project scope, schedules, budgets, milestones, and resource plans.
Lead cross-functional teams and coordinate activities across engineering, operations, construction, and other stakeholders.
Track project costs and ensure work remains within approved budgets.
Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
Monitor schedules, deliverables, and overall project performance.
Manage scope changes and maintain accurate project documentation.
Provide regular project status updates to stakeholders and leadership.
Resolve project issues and escalate critical concerns when necessary.
Implement appropriate project management methodologies and best practices.
Ensure quality standards and project requirements are met.
Lead project closeout activities, stakeholder sign-off, and lessons-learned reviews.
Required Qualifications
5–10 years of project management experience.
Minimum 5 years of experience in power generation, power delivery, renewable energy, or heavy industrial environments.
Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Engineering, Business, or related technical discipline preferred.
Strong experience managing project scope, schedule, budget, risk, and resources.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional project teams.
Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with project management software and tools.
Knowledge of project management methodologies including Agile and/or Scrum.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced project environment.
Must be willing to travel throughout the Southern Company service territory for project work.
Preferred Qualifications
PMP or other recognized project management certification.
Utility or energy industry project management experience.
Experience with power plant, transmission, renewable energy, construction, or capital improvement projects.
Key Skills: Project Management, Power Generation, Power Delivery, Renewable Energy, Heavy Industrial, Project Planning, Scheduling, Budget Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Construction Projects, Energy Projects, PMP