GRID Construction Supervisor

Reports to: GRID Construction Field Manager
Location: 7375 Graham Dr. Suite 200, Fairburn, GA 30213 / Statewide territory covering eleven distribution areas
Extensive travel required; successful candidate will work out of their company vehicle. Relocation benefits available if needed.

About the role

This position promotes Safety Excellence in every activity and supervises three SPP Distribution Construction Coordinators who support overhead/underground construction, storm restoration, and overall distribution-area needs. Additional duties include contract administration, invoice auditing and approval, setting and maintaining GPC expectations with contract management, and relocating contract resources for storm or emergency response. The role requires travel around the state and the SOCO footprint to assist affected areas with contract-crew allocation, coordinator assignments, and general SERP assistance. The supervisor works closely with Area Distribution Managers and Engineering Supervisors to ensure customer satisfaction, construction quality, and responsiveness to trouble events.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the overall performance of GPC’s field contract employees.
• Lead and challenge the safety performance of all employees and contractors performing work on GRID.
• Manage current and future contractor resources needed to construct and maintain GPC’s Distribution System.
• Ensure supplier inclusion goals are met by mentoring and supporting small and diverse contract vendors.
• Utilize performance-management tools to improve employee performance.
• Continually improve customer satisfaction by exceeding the expectations of internal and external customers.
• Drive safety goals, increase contract-personnel productivity, and improve distribution-system reliability through quality construction practices.
• Provide timely and effective response to all storm-restoration needs statewide.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Extensive line-construction experience in Distribution, including overhead and underground.
• Distribution operating experience required; supervisory/leadership experience preferred.
• Extensive storm-restoration experience required.
• Experience managing contractors and contract administration preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to Safety Excellence and modeling company values: Safety First, Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance, and Total Commitment.
• Proven leadership and performance-management skills.
• Knowledge of Safe Work Practices, Distribution Bulletins, Distribution Specifications, timekeeping, inventory management, and accounting practices.
• Knowledge of NESC, NEC, and OSHA codes and regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, internal and external stakeholders, and establish cross-functional relationships.
• Ability to demonstrate being a Human Performance Champion.

Vehicle Requirements

• Must have at least one year of verifiable driving experience as a licensed driver (must hold a valid driver’s license for the class of vehicle to be operated; driving permits are not typically considered valid).
• Must have no revocation of driving privileges within the 36 months prior to application.
• Must have no convictions of major traffic violations (DUI, hit and run, reckless driving, etc.) within the 12 months prior to application, or any pending charges for a major traffic violation at the time of application.
• Must consent to continuous monitoring of your Motor Vehicle Record.

Benefits

Southern Company offers a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes:

• Competitive base salary.
• Annual incentive awards for eligible employees.
• Health, welfare, and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being.
• Eligibility for additional compensation, such as incentive programs, with bonus amounts subject to the terms and conditions of applicable plans.

Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process. A summary of benefits can be found here.