Distribution Construction Coordinator

Southern Company•Columbus, GA

1d•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. 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 will require an alternate work schedule to accomplish the listed responsibilities. This person will have to work closely with the Joint Trench partners and the Power Services Organization. The DC Coordinator will work closely with region leadership to support their storm restoration plans.

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
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

Nice To Haves

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.
Supporting region leadership with storm restoration plans.