Manager, Area Construction

Southern Company • Atlanta, GA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The pipeline infrastructure constructed by Southern Company Gas' Construction Operations organization is fundamental to our success, enabling the safe, reliable, and affordable delivery of natural gas services to millions of customers. The Construction Area Manager leads frontline leaders responsible for overseeing construction management, inspection teams, service providers, and other resources that execute programs consisting of large-scale construction projects as well as some smaller construction projects within a regional area. This role carries accountability for the successful delivery of construction assets, ensuring performance in safety, quality, schedule adherence, budget management, and regulatory and code compliance. Construction Area Manager oversee individual capital projects with construction values of up to $50-$100 million or manage portfolios of projects with annual construction budgets totaling up to $50-$100 million. Depending on business priorities, the assigned portfolio may include gas distribution projects supporting new business growth or system improvements and gas transmission initiatives involving pipeline expansion and integrity management. This position is responsible for supporting Georgia and Tennessee. Candidates may have some flexibility in location but must be located within the company’s territory.

Requirements

• HSD or GED
• Driver's License
• 8 years of experience industrial or utility construction or operations, with at least 2-3 years in a supervisory role.
• Natural gas infrastructure construction experience preferred.
• Demonstrated success in a supervisory-level role leading resources toward operational goals and natural gas construction experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with all levels from executives to construction personnel.
• Intermediate proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to quickly learn and leverage internal business systems.
• Intermediate to high analytical skills, ability to recognize issues, evaluate options using data and facts, and implement solutions.

Nice To Haves

• BA/BS degree in construction management or business, engineering (mechanical, civil, electrical, chemical, petroleum).
• PMP or PMI-CP, CWI, CPWI
• Experience in construction contract creation, RFP bidding/awarding, and contract administration.
• Knowledge of gas infrastructure construction equipment and techniques, inspection, welding non-destructive examination, directional drilling, OSHA standards, and PHMSA regulations.
• Experience in stage-gated asset development processes, budgeting, estimating, scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Interfacing with Contractor's Management
• Contract administration: holding contractors to all terms and conditions of Construction Agreements (MSA, SOW); change management (RFI/CO), amendments, quantity tracking
• Tracking/presenting construction metrics
• Tracking construction cash flows, inspection/NDE costs, schedule milestones
• Leading/facilitating weekly redline and construction data review and reconciliation
• Dotted-line leadership of environmental management
• Walkdowns and punch lists
• Approval of Redline, Pressure Test, Weld Log, Material Log, Completion Report
• Review and post projects to bid
• Review and approval of Flow Interruption Plans
• Constructability reviews; cost estimates at each stage (currently being performed by Distribution managers)
• Gate review presentations
• Leading construction contractor sourcing processes: preparing RFP documents, pre-bid meetings, Q&A, clarifications, pricing analysis, scorecard, and award recommendation (currently being performed by Distribution managers)
• Collaborates with leadership in Engineering, Project Management, Land, Permitting, Environmental
• Presents to upper-level leadership
• Demonstrates effective working relationships across all levels, both in-person and virtually
• Interprets pipeline contracts to negotiate with service providers and develop sustainable partnerships
• Manages high-profile customer jobs with timely upward communication and appropriate resource planning
• Sets team goals, provides feedback, and supports professional development and strategic initiatives
• Leads construction teams toward capital spend, schedule, safety, quality, and installation targets
• Embodies Company Values
• Possesses knowledge of estimates, schedules, inspection, NDE, and safe work practices
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and company standards
• Manage contracts and capital projects through all stages including SOW development, bid processes, scheduling, risk management, and budget monitoring

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: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED