Construction Coordinator

Southern Company•Mobile, AL

About The Position

The LSS LED Construction Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating the new installation and assist with maintenance of outdoor lighting infrastructure within the Mobile Division. The LED Construction Coordinator will prioritize, issue and coordinate the new installation of overhead and underground outdoor lighting assets throughout the Mobile Division. The LED Construction Coordinator will ensure the installation is constructed to Alabama Power Company Construction Specifications using auditors and regular job inspections. The LED Coordinator will also prioritize quality control, ensuring our customers receive a superior LED Lighting product. Additionally, the Construction Coordinator is responsible for the prompt and accurate billing of LSS LED jobs.

Requirements

Minimum 3-5 years of experience in electric distribution system design and construction.
Working experience with Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Ability to manage resources to achieve results through others
Excellent analytical/decision making skills
Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Strong interpersonal and good written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational, project management and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Experience interfacing with internal departments such as Divisions, Customer Service and Sales.
Ability to grasp concepts for the changing technology of this job
Demonstrated commitment to Safety Excellence
Role model for Safety First, Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance and Total Commitment
Proven leadership Skills
Knowledge of Safe Work Practices, Distribution Bulletins, and Distribution Specifications
Knowledge of timekeeping, inventory management and accounting practices
Knowledge of NESC and OSHA codes and regulations
Ability to effectively communicate with customers, internal and external
Ability to establish and maintain cross-functional relationships
Ability to demonstrate Questioning attitude and be a Human Performance Champion
Must demonstrate ‘Our Values Behaviors’: Safety First, Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance and Total Commitment
Sets clear expectations for team members
Takes personal ownership for results
Adapts positively to change - Resilient
Demonstrates support for management initiatives
Displays sense of urgency to achieve “Very Satisfied” customers
Must have excellent interpersonal skills
Must have effective communication skills
Must be a team leader that builds relationships, both internally and externally
Leads in a time of crisis and manages conflict
Always maintains customer focus
Must be highly self-motivated and recognize opportunities to attain goals
Must possess innovative problem-solving skills to identify solutions to unique circumstances

Nice To Haves

Experience with Outdoor Lighting installation & maintenance and construction desired
Experience with Contract administration and execution is a plus
Experience with LAMP, ARMS, & CAMP desired
Understanding of Capital and O&M budgets preferred
Cross-functional or cross-company experience is a plus
Strong experience with project scheduling to meet commitment dates and maximize resources
Experience with NESC lighting system design, installation, and maintenance preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee work needed to ensure lighting infrastructure is in operating order and installed/converted to NESC guidelines and APC specifications
Coordinate with Power Delivery (Distribution/Network UD) personnel for assistance (when necessary) to provide/reroute feeders from distribution facilities
Lead/Set safety expectations and resolve issues in an appropriate and timely manner
Sets clear expectations and provides ongoing feedback to Contractors and APC Employees
Ensure that installation policies and repair policies, procedures, and guidelines are followed, evaluated, and edited semi-annually to meet the needs of customers
Ensure quality control measures are in place to provide better customer service
Review/Approve data in LAMP, data in ARMS, and payment of invoices in CAMP
Support the business unit’s strategic execution of CAP/O&M spending
Communicate changes for installing and maintaining lighting systems and code specifications.
Point of contact on escalations and respond to customer issues as necessary
Prioritizes work to ensure the safe and appropriate use of assigned resources.
Ensures work complete on time and within budgetary guidelines.
Prepares, reviews, and approves time, expense, materials, and other company records in an accurate and timely manner and in accordance with established guidelines.
Demonstrates a customer-first attitude.
Seeks to quickly resolve customer issues by collaborating with employees and other departments.