Distribution Construction Coordinator

Southern Company • Columbus, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position reports to the Distribution Construction Supervisor and is responsible for contract crews performing overhead/underground new construction maintenance trouble calls and storm response. This position is also responsible for joint trench installation and billing, overhead re-conducting, cable replacement, storm duty, the safety of service crews and their performance in the Columbus Distribution Area.

Requirements

• High School education or equivalent
• 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.
• 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
• Available for Storm Duty
• Valid Driver’s License is required

Nice To Haves

• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel), Distribution Viewer, ARMS, CSS, TCMS and JETS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating contract resources to ensure Distribution Construction Achieves Safety Excellence, budgetary needs, productivity, schedules, customer satisfaction and quality goals.
• Scheduling/planning, attending pre-construction meetings, quality control, inventory and closing out assigned projects.
• Working closely with the Joint Trench partners and the Power Services Organization.
• Working closely with region leadership to support their storm restoration plans.
• Providing leadership for a safe work environment.
• Getting work done through a contract workforce.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Annual incentive awards for eligible employees
• Health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being.
• Additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED