Job Summary
The purpose of this position is to be in the field directing construction activities related to the installation, replacement and retirement of natural gas mains and facilities. The incumbent in this role manages utility inspectors and works directly with project coordinators, pipeline contractors and various other construction staff who oversee and support the execution of gas utility infrastructure, while delivering on individual project financial and operating objectives. This person drives quality and safety expectations and ensures that those standards are met within a functional or regional area.
Functional Expertise:
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Oversees construction of Transmission and Distribution infrastructure that serves residential, commercial, and industrial properties
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Drives field decision-making and coordinates with centralized scheduling, internal and/or external service providers and support departments (environmental and real estate) and external agencies to ensure that work is performed as planned, permitted and scheduled.
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Orders materials and tools needed to properly execute field work.
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Inspects Construction (safety, compliance, quality, locates and restoration).
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Reviews and approves work orders, progress reports, field changes, invoices, as-built records and bid contracts to ensure compliance and company standards and policies.
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Appraises Engineering, Transmission, Storage, System Operations, Environmental, Real Estate, regional and other applicable stakeholders on project progress.
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Monitors project specific budget and/or cost per unit variances and identifies exceptions/variances and appropriate corrective actions.
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Responds to emergency situations in a specific region during after-hours (duty supervisor)
Business Acumen:
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Provides vision and direction for utility inspectors and construction crews within a functional or regional arena of responsibility.
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Evaluates and recommends field design changes to optimize project investment and spend.
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Prepares and monitors monthly and annual capital and operating expense budgets and implements cost control within a functional and/or geographic area.
Engagement:
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Responsible for enhancing productivity of direct reports through training, motivation and performance coaching.
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Interprets pipeline contracts to effectively leverage and negotiate the application of contractual items with external service providers.
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Maintains customer satisfaction through timely and thorough communication with individual customers, municipalities and other governmental agencies at pre-con meetings and throughout the project (such as state DOTS, Counties, etc).
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Instills corporate values and personal responsibility into field reports.
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Influences external contractors who represent the company by shadowing corporate values.
Driving Results:
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Oversees employees who construct gas utility infrastructure.
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Establishes and monitors work goals and objectives. Measures employee performance and sets safety, quality and productivity metrics.
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Creates and/or implements improved processes and techniques to enhance operating environments.
Education, Certifications/Licenses:
Required:
- Valid Driver's License
- BA/BS Degree OR 3 years experience in construction and/or distribution operations in a gas utility, pipeline transmission, or other energy/utility related field.
- Related Work Experience:
Preferred:
- 2 years of supervisory/management experience
- Applicant may possess a combination of equivalent education and work experience.
Specific Skills& Knowledge:
Required:
- Geographic Information System (GIS) or comparable system intermediate proficiency
- PeopleSoft Financials - intermediate proficiency
- MS Excel, Word and Access - intermediate proficiency
- Strong project management skills
- Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
- Walking construction sites and excessive driving up to four (4) hours at a time
- Potential for occasional overnight travel
- On-call as needed
Southern Company
30 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NW
Atlanta
Georgia United States
www.southerncompany.com
