Job Description

Project Manager II – Utilities / Infrastructure

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

Client- Southern Company services.

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