Supv, Construction Ops

Southern Company • Newport News, VA

5h • Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor of Construction at Southern Company Gas oversees all construction
activities related to major large gas distribution and transmission projects, as
well as regional construction of gas distribution mains and services. This role
involves leading a team that includes Project Coordinators, Inspectors,
Specialists, contractors, second-party service providers, and other construction
personnel responsible for executing gas utility infrastructure projects. The
Supervisor ensures that financial and operational goals are met while
maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

Natural Gas is an essential part of America’s Energy mix and a trusted energy
source for more than 70 million homes and businesses. This position is
an exciting opportunity for persons who have a customer-focused mindset and can
establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Requirements

• Ability to lead teams and influence decisions
• Possess a thorough knowledge of pipeline contracts to skillfully utilize and negotiate the implementation of contractual terms with external service providers
• Promote a team culture that values diversity and where team members are comfortable sharing differing views with the shared goal of providing the most effective, value-added support
• Customer focused critical thinking mindset with a demonstrated ability to learn and become proficient in proposing solutions and completing tasks.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Can work across a matrix organization structure with horizontal and vertical teams
• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Driver's License
• 4+ years of experience in industrial or utility construction, engineering, or operations with related degree
• 6+ years of experience with no degree
• Knowledge of construction management, contract administration, and construction safety
• Basic CPM scheduling
• Intermediate MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, GIS, and internal financial and/or work management applications
• Advanced interpretation of design drawings, specifications, and flow interruption plans
• Effective written and verbal communication with supervision, contractors, inspectors, public, management, and company leadership
• Intermediate knowledge of gas industry and OSHA regulations and their impact on construction processes
• Intermediate knowledge of piping construction techniques, welding, NDE, excavation, compaction, coating, inspection, pressure testing, pigging/cleaning; basic knowledge of tapping/stopping, purging, operating routines / isolation procedures / flow interruption plans

Nice To Haves

• BA/BS degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management
• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or Certified Pipeline Welding Inspector (CPWI) certification
• AMPP CIP-1 certification
• 4+ years of gas utility construction experience.
• Demonstrated success in supporting multiple large projects or construction operations with an annual value of $10MM-$50MM; demonstrated success in leading small projects up to $5MM
• Front line leadership experience including recruiting, hiring, training, and performance management
• Company construction experience; gas utility construction experience
• Background in steel piping installation, inspection, or oversight
• Contract management and administration experience

Responsibilities

• Oversees construction of underground gas utility infrastructure for residential, commercial, and industrial properties
• Responsible for capital construction activities on projects that total $10MM-$50MM annually, performed by an average of 6-18 construction crews.
• Reviews and approves highly complex statements of work, work orders, change orders, and invoices in accordance with authorization approval policies
• Monitors monthly and annual capital and operating expense budgets and implements cost control within a functional and/or geographical area

Benefits

• Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being.
• This position may also be eligible for 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).
• A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf
• Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees