Constructability Lead - Construction Services

Southern Company•Birmingham, AL

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The position is responsible for leading the constructability program and providing construction planning support for the Technical Shared Services organization and other project teams across Southern Company. The Constructability Lead provides sound construction guidance and input during the early phases of project development and integrates with the project team throughout the Project Delivery Process (PDP). This position is located at the Energy Center in Birmingham, AL.

Requirements

Accredited degree or global equivalent in Engineering, Building Science, or Construction Management preferred
Minimum of 8 years of overall experience leading and/or managing construction field activities required
Minimum of 5 years of field experience with large heavy industrial and/or power generation plant projects required
Understanding of the overall engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning process
Superior knowledge of construction means, methods, and materials associated with heavy industrial construction projects
Ability to interpret engineering plans, drawings, and specifications
Ability to manage multiple projects and thrive in a dynamic environment
Proven interpersonal and communication skills working with project teams and other key stakeholders
Strong computer skills, particularly proficiency with Microsoft Suite including SharePoint and Teams
Model Our Values: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance
Keenly focused on providing superior value to customers
Results oriented self-starter that can work independently

Nice To Haves

Experience managing onsite construction activities for new generation projects including simple and combined cycle plants preferred
Experience leading projects involving cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization preferred
Experience planning all phases of construction for large heavy industrial and/or power generation plant projects preferred

Responsibilities

Facilitate and/or lead Constructability Reviews via the internal guidelines to ensure constructability deliverables are met as required by the Project Delivery Process (PDP)
Provide front end planning support and assist in the development of PDP project deliverables such as scopes of work, implementation plans, schedules, estimates, and labor studies
Participate as a key contributor in PDP meetings, challenges, and reviews
Work with project teams to provide estimates for construction management, temporary construction, heavy haul/heavy lift, craft labor, and indirect costs
Perform the role of the Construction Manager until one is assigned to the project team
Oversee the craft productivity improvement process ensuring best practices are integrated into the Pre-Construction phases of the project, and lead additional periodic reviews when necessary
Own, maintain, and provide user support for the tools, procedures, and guidelines associated with Constructability, Advanced Work Packaging, Craft Labor Productivity, and Field Personnel support
Develop and administer training for the policies, procedures, guidelines, and tools related to Constructability
Travel as needed for things such as project site walk-downs, project team meetings, stakeholder engagement, conferences and events, etc.
Lead efforts to engage with industry peers and related organizations such as CII and CURT
Champion implementation of industry lessons learned and best practices such as AWP and Modularization
Assist in the screening and pre-qualification of new contractor partners
Manage and administer contracts with third party constructability partners
Build and sustain strong, collaborative relationships with project teams, third‑party partners, design groups, and key internal stakeholders to enhance alignment, ensure seamless execution, and strengthen long‑term partnership opportunities