Construction Field Manager - Fairburn, GA

JOB SUMMARY

The Construction Field Manager reports directly to the Grid Manager. This position will be responsible for the direct supervision of 2 Distribution Construction Supervisors. The position will provide strategic leadership for Grid construction activities including, but not limited to, procurement of overhead and underground resources, scheduling and work assignment, contract crew performance, project completion and contractor invoicing. This job also has the responsibility for development and administration of several contracts including, but not limited to, time and equipment, fixed price, hydrovac and traffic control contracts. The position is responsible for driving a culture of Safety Excellence in how we construct and operate our system. 

Additionally, this role will work with the Region Distribution Managers, Engineering Supervisors and external stakeholders to ensure customer satisfaction, quality standards of construction and responsiveness to inquiries are met. The successful candidate will work closely with Distribution Construction to effectively and strategically mobilize contract and company resources during storm events. The position will be tasked with developing innovative methods to improve processes, drive efficiencies/productivity and implement strategy. 

Education

• High School Diploma Required

• Four (4) year Bachelor or Bachelor of Science Degree (Preferred)

   

Experience Requirements

• Extensive line construction experience in Distribution required including overhead/underground
• Experience managing contractors preferred
• Distribution operating experience required
• 2 years of Supervisory/leadership experience required
• Extensive Storm Restoration Experience required
• Experience with Contract administration and execution preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Requirements

• 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
• This position will also be required to prepare and present business cases, resulting in beneficial outcomes for the department. 
• 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

Job Responsibilities

• 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

• The Construction Field Manager is 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.