Reports To: Distribution Construction Supervisor

 This position will be filled at an Exempt level 4 or 5, depending on abilities and experience of the successful candidate.

 Locations:

• 755 Jefferson St NW Atlanta, Ga-Atlanta Operating HQ

This position will be responsible for the oversight and success of large-scale Distribution Construction projects that encompass several Distribution Areas. 

JOB SUMMARY

This position will report to the Distribution Construction Supervisor and will primarily be responsible for contract crews performing DOT, reliability, special and large-scale projects across multiple regions. Oversight of new construction, maintenance, trouble calls, and storm response may be required also. Two positions will split the state, with Interstate 20 being the dividing line of responsibility. This posting is for the position that will be responsible for the northern half of the state.

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 scheduling/planning, attending pre-construction meetings, quality control, inventory and closing out assigned projects. To be effective in this position, the incumbent must work well with and communicate with Engineering and other departments, internal and external customers, builders, developers, joint trench partners, electricians, claims, etc. This job may require an alternate work schedule and overnight travel to accomplish the listed responsibilities. The DC Coordinator will work closely with region leadership to support their storm restoration plans. 

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, 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