Civil Construction Lead / Engineer – Plant Gorgas Site Restoration, Gypsum & Ash Pond Closure Projects

Description

Civil Construction Lead / Engineer – Plant Gorgas Site Restoration, Gypsum & Ash Pond Closure Projects

Southern Company Services, Technical Shared Services – Projects West

This posting serves to fill a Level 6 position and will be located at Plant Gorgas in Parrish, AL .

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible to lead, schedule, facilitate and inspect the daily civil construction and sitework (earthwork) activities for the Gorgas Site Restoration, Gypsum Pond Closure, and Ash Pond Closure projects. This position will lead various contracts on associated projects.

This position will have direct responsibilities and oversight for the site construction activities, contract management, cost management, and contractor management.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Abide by all safety rules and help establish and maintain a culture focused on safety.
• Help establish and maintain a culture of inclusiveness and teamwork.
• Inspection of construction and sitework installations for compliance to drawings and specifications.
• Assist in the planning for proper sequence and schedule of construction and sitework activities to ensure completion within schedule and budget requirements.
• Ensure that the quality requirements of the applicable plans, specifications and standards are met.
• Maintain an awareness of measurable quantities to be installed and monitor progress versus schedule requirements.
• Identify installation problems, assist in developing solutions, and ensure corrective actions are taken by the craft, contractor, or vendor in accordance with an approved plan.
• Maintain an awareness of equipment and material transportation schedules to ensure support of construction activities.
• Assist site management in administration of the contract(s), including but not limited to reporting, invoicing, scheduling, change management, etc.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Job Experience

• Bachelor’s degree Civil Engineering, Building Science, or Construction Management preferred.
• Construction experience working on large, heavy industrial projects is required.
• Construction contract management experience is required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in some/all the following areas would be preferred:
• Civil sitework and/or civil design
• Earthwork and water management processes
• Power generation plant or other heavy industrial project management
• Operation of large sitework equipment and utilization

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of OSHA and applicable environmental regulations.
• Adequate knowledge of construction standard practices, techniques, quality requirements, applicable codes and standards.
• Adequate knowledge of construction contracts and labor agreements.
• Ability to interface with contractors, designers, vendors, and other parties connected with the project.
• Ability to identify technical problems and assist in providing resolutions to problems.
• Proven interpersonal and communication skills working with customer leadership.
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office Suite and SharePoint sites.
• Ability to resolve issues relative to contractors and contract issues.
• Ability to assess and mitigate risk continuously.

Leadership Criteria

• People Development -Committed to making time for focused coaching of team members in order to build a strong bench and develop future leaders.
• Performance Management - Courageously identifies performance gaps of personnel, drives to close those gaps, but also holds self and others accountable for performance.
• Influence - Political savvy to identify key stakeholders, personality to build effective working relationships, and effective communication skills to have hard conversations.
• Innovation- Fosters a culture of continuous improvement by always seeking innovative solutions to problems while championing system initiatives.
• Strategic Thinking - Thorough understanding of our business combined with seasoned judgment based on experience resulting in the ability to make wise decisions after considering risk and opportunity.
• Business Results - Passion and conviction to achieve business objectives in the best interest of Southern Company through inspiration and motivation of the team.

Travel

• This position is located at Plant Gorgas.
• Expected travel for this position will be less than 10%.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

• Relocation assistance is available if the selected candidate currently resides outside the regional territory.
• Please submit an updated resume with your application.

BENEFITS

• Competitive Pay
• Excellent benefits packages which include:
• Medical and dental coverage
• Defined Benefit Cash Balance Pension plan
• Performance-sharing plan
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match
• Bonus opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement

Please submit an updated resume along with your application

Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is America's premier energy company, with 46,000 megawatts of generating capacity and 1,500 billion cubic feet of combined natural gas consumption and throughput volume serving 9 million customers through its subsidiaries . The company provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy through electric operating companies in four states, natural gas distribution companies in seven states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America and a nationally recognized provider of customized energy solutions, as well as fiber optics and wireless communications . Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and affordable prices that are below the national average. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, Southern Company and its subsidiaries are inventing America's energy future by developing the full portfolio of energy resources, including carbon-free nuclear, 21st century coal, natural gas, renewables and energy efficiency, and creating new products and services for the benefit of customers. Southern Company has been named by the U.S. Department of Defense and G.I. Jobs magazine as a top military employer, recognized among the Top 50 Companies for Diversity by DiversityInc, listed by Black Enterprise magazine as one of the 40 Best Companies for Diversity and designated a Top Employer for Hispanics by Hispanic Network. The company has earned a National Award of Nuclear Science and History from the National Atomic Museum Foundation for its leadership and commitment to nuclear development and is continually ranked among the top energy companies in Fortune's annual World's Most Admired Electric and Gas Utility rankings. Visit our website at www.southerncompany.com .

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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Job Field: Construction

Job Type: Standard

Primary Location: Alabama-West Alabama-Parrish

Operating Company: Southern Company Services

Other Locations: Alabama, United States, Alabama-Metro Birmingham/Eastern AL

Job Type: Standard

Travel (Up to...): Yes, 25 % of the Time

Work Location(s):

Gorgas Steam Plant - 460 Gorgas Road (460PARRISH)

460 Gorgas Road

Parrish, 35580

Req ID: SCS2011456