Distribution Construction Specialist SR
Reports To : Construction Field Manager for Distribution Construction
This position will be filled at an Exempt level 4 or 5, depending on abilities and experience of the successful candidate.
Location:
- 755 Jefferson St NW Atlanta, Ga-Atlanta Operating HQ
This position will be responsible for scheduling Distribution Construction projects and overhead contract crews for the state. Office space will be based on where the candidate lives and what’s available in their Distribution Area. This is a statewide position.
JOB SUMMARY
This position will report to the Construction Field Manager for Distribution Construction and will primarily be responsible for the scheduling of our overhead contract crews performing DOT, reliability, special projects and region support work.
JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities include (but not limited to): Coordinating contract resources to ensure Distribution Construction Achieves Safety Excellence, budgetary needs, productivity, schedules, customer satisfaction and quality goals. The successful candidate will be responsible for working with our internal customers to properly schedule and plan the allocation of our overhead contract resources around the state. To be effective in this position, the incumbent must work well with and communicate with Engineering, construction coordinators, region leadership, other departments, contract partners, internal and external customers, and the Storm Center. This job may require an alternate work schedule and overnight travel to accomplish the listed responsibilities. The DC Specialist will work closely with the GPC Storm Center to support SOCO’s storm restoration plans. This position will also maintain a list of contract resources that are available for mutual assistance requests from other Utilities.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education Requirement:
- High School education or equivalent
Experience Requirements:
- Extensive Distribution engineering and/or construction experience required: maintenance, overhead, and underground construction knowledge.
- Seven Years Distribution Experience.
- Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel), Distribution Viewer, ARMS, TEAMS, CAMP, CSS, TCMS and JETS preferred.
- Ability to analyze drawings, blueprints, specifications, proposals, and project documentation.
- Demonstrated Safety Excellence.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Ability to manage contractors
- Proven negotiation skills
- Knowledgeable of the Southern Company Specifications and Distribution Bulletins
- Ability to learn the contracts and enforce them
- Ability to effectively interact face to face with customers (includes Developers, Builders, Communication Companies)
- Ability to motivate and influence others to get work completed
- Ability to manage multiple projects/tasks over a large territory
- Ability to schedule and prioritize work
- Ability to set clear expectations and deliver results within a deadline
- Ability to adapt positively to change
- Demonstrated support of management initiatives
- Ability to resolve conflict using Our Company Values
- Effective written and oral communication
- Ability to solve problems and remove barriers
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
- Proven decision-making abilities
Additional Info
- Work schedule: Monday through Thursday, 4-10-hour workdays. Additional hours may be required for planned and scheduled outages to meet the customer’s needs, which include working evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Availability for Storm Duty is required
- Valid Driver’s License is required
Behavioral Attributes:
- Provide leadership for a safe work environment
- Demonstrated Safety Excellence
- Actively Caring - Positive Reinforcement
- Proactive Approach
- Human Performance
- Risk Prevention
- Proactive problem solver
- Self-motivated and ability to motivate others
- Ability to get work done through a contract workforce
- Use of HP tools and concepts
Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the Company's promise to 2.6 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy at rates below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the Company is recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeogiaPower.com and connect with the Company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company with national capabilities, a fiber optics network, and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience, and sustainability, we are taking action to meet our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .
Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.
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 Identification: 11248
Job Category: Construction
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Georgia Power
