Construction Field Manager - Fairburn, GA

Southern Company•Fairburn, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Construction Field Manager reports directly to the Grid Manager and is responsible for the direct supervision of 2 Distribution Construction Supervisors. This position will provide strategic leadership for Grid construction activities, including procurement of overhead and underground resources, scheduling and work assignment, contract crew performance, project completion, and contractor invoicing. The role also involves the development and administration of various contracts such as time and equipment, fixed price, hydrovac, and traffic control contracts. A key responsibility is driving a culture of Safety Excellence in system construction and operation. The position collaborates with Region Distribution Managers, Engineering Supervisors, and external stakeholders to ensure customer satisfaction, quality construction standards, and responsiveness to inquiries. The successful candidate will work closely with Distribution Construction to strategically mobilize contract and company resources during storm events and will be tasked with developing innovative methods to improve processes, drive efficiencies, and implement strategy.

Requirements

High School Diploma Required
Extensive line construction experience in Distribution required including overhead/underground
Distribution operating experience required
2 years of Supervisory/leadership experience required
Extensive Storm Restoration Experience required
Demonstrates commitment to Safety Excellence
Models tenants outlined in Our Values: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act With Integrity and Superior Performance
Must have proven leadership results as well as documented cases of successful talent and people development
Actively promotes efforts around developing a diverse and inclusive work environment
Experience working in a diverse team environment
Knowledge of NESC, NEC and OSHA codes and regulations
Knowledge of Safe Work Practices, Distribution Bulletins, Distribution Specifications, Section “0”, OSHA, etc.
Ability to effectively communicate with customers, internal and external
Ability to establish and maintain cross-functional relationships
Experience with emergency preparedness plans
Ability to implement and drive strategic initiatives
Knowledge/understanding of distribution operations practices and procedures
Must have proven ability to be innovative
Experience identifying and improving gaps in our business
Demonstrated ability to recognize high profile opportunities and respond as needed without prompting.
Ability to challenge and motivate first-line supervisors, exempt employees and contractors
Capable of planning and managing resources and budget dollars

Nice To Haves

Four (4) year Bachelor or Bachelor of Science Degree (Preferred)
Experience managing contractors preferred
Experience with Contract administration and execution preferred

Responsibilities

Direct supervision of 2 Distribution Construction Supervisors.
Provide strategic leadership for Grid construction activities including procurement of overhead and underground resources, scheduling and work assignment, contract crew performance, project completion and contractor invoicing.
Development and administration of several contracts including time and equipment, fixed price, hydrovac and traffic control contracts.
Drive a culture of Safety Excellence in how we construct and operate our system.
Work with the Region Distribution Managers, Engineering Supervisors and external stakeholders to ensure customer satisfaction, quality standards of construction and responsiveness to inquiries.
Work closely with Distribution Construction to effectively and strategically mobilize contract and company resources during storm events.
Develop innovative methods to improve processes, drive efficiencies/productivity and implement strategy.
Responsible for the overall performance of the Construction Supervisors, Construction Coordinators, and field contract employees.
Maintain good working relationships with the leadership of contract partners to drive positive results for our company and our customers.
Responsible for overall performance of the construction arm of the Grid portfolio and the teamwork needed to ensure the safe, economic construction of the overhead and underground distribution system.
Support contract development for contractual needs as required.
Ensure a wide variety of suppliers is available for use through mentoring and relationships.
Utilize appropriate performance management tools to improve performance of employees and contract workforce.
Review contractor bids for high level accuracy and appropriateness.
Continually improve customer satisfaction by striving to exceed both internal and external customers’ expectations, meeting all safety goals, increasing contract personnel productivity, and improving the distribution system reliability through quality construction.
Timely and effective response to all storm restoration needs.
Recognize and own high profile and critical customer jobs with a focus on timely and effective upward communication to key internal parties.
Plan appropriate resources needed to complete these jobs safely, on time, on budget, and with minimal external/stakeholder impact.
Reinforce and manage expectations around healthy challenges and a questioning attitude in the work environment.
Seek out and execute on opportunities to increase trust between employees, between supervisors, and between employees and supervisors.