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.

As our Supervisor, Construction, a typical day might include:

• 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

This might be the job for you if:

• You have the ability to lead teams and influence decisions 
• You Possess a thorough knowledge of pipeline contracts to skillfully utilize and negotiate the implementation of contractual terms with external service providers
• You can 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
• You have a customer focused critical thinking mindset with a demonstrated ability to learn and become proficient in proposing solutions and completing tasks.
• You have excellent oral and written communication skills
• You can work across a matrix organization structure with horizontal and vertical teams
  • High School Diploma or GED

What you'll bring

Required

Education, Certifications/Licenses: 

Required: 

• Valid Driver's License

Preferred: 

• BA/BS degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management
• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or Certified Pipeline Welding Inspector (CPWI) certification
• AMPP CIP-1 certification

Related Work Experience:

Required: 

• 4+ years of experience in industrial or utility construction, engineering, or operations with related degree

OR

• 6+ years of experience with no degree
  • 4+ years of gas utility construction experience.

Preferred:

• 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

Preferred: 

• 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

Applicant may possess a combination of equivalent education and work experience.

Specific Skills & Knowledge: 

Required:          

• 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

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements: 

• This is a field-based position and work location is variable based on the location of the project. 
• The Construction Supervisor may be required to be on the job site during all construction hours or otherwise ensure that the site is staffed by direct reports during all construction hours. Long workdays and weekend work may be required. Periods of night shift work may be required.
• Standing and/or walking construction sites for long periods of time may be required.
• Lifting objects up to 50lbs may be required.
• Driving a Company vehicle for long trips or commutes may be required.
• Overnight travel may be required up to 25% of the time.
• Working in all types of weather conditions may be required.
• Climbing in and out of excavations, kneeling, bending, and climbing ladders to inspect pipeline construction activity may be required.
• Walking on changing elevation and/or uneven surfaces may be required.
• Being on-call while not on duty may be required.

Other Details: 

• Relocation packages are not available for this position. Incumbent must be located within the service territory or be able to self-relocate to the service territory