Distribution Construction Supervisor – 

Distribution Construction 

Reports out of Location: 960 Ket St. Macon, GA / Statewide

Territory Covered will include the Rome & Athens Area. Depending on where the successful candidate lives, the Columbus or Augusta Area will a third area of responsibility.

NOTE: This position requires extensive travel; successful candidate will be on the road, working out of their company vehicle and from different areas of the state, on a daily basis. Relocation benefits are available for this position if needed. 

JOB SUMMARY: This position will be responsible for promoting Safety Excellence in every activity. Responsibilities also include the Supervision of the 6 Distribution Construction Coordinators that are responsible for and support the OH/UD construction, maintenance, Joint Trench, storm restoration and overall needs of the distribution areas that we support with contract resources.  Additional duties include, but are not limited to contract administration, invoice auditing/approval, setting and maintaining GPC expectations with contract management, providing and relocating contract resources for storm/emergency response, V3/supplemental staffing needs, OFS training/implementation with contract resources and storm center assistance during major restoration events. Travel around the state and the SOCO footprint will be required for storm restoration from time to time as this position will assist affected areas with contract crew allocation/contacts, coordinator assignments, and general SERP assistance.  This position will also work closely with the Area Distribution Managers and Engineering Supervisors to ensure customer satisfaction, quality of construction and responsiveness to trouble events are met.  The Distribution Construction Supervisor will also be expected to promote and ensure statewide success with our Joint Trench program.

Education - High school diploma or equivalent 

Experience Requirements - Extensive line construction experience in Distribution required including overhead/underground. Experience managing contractors is preferred. Distribution operating experience required.  Joint Trench Program experience preferred.  Supervisory/leadership experience is preferred.  Extensive Storm Restoration Experience required.  Experience with Contract administration and execution preferred. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Requirements - Demonstrated commitment to Safety Excellence. Models tenants outlined in Our Values: Safety First, Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance and Total Commitment.  Proven leadership and performance management skills.  Knowledge of Safe Work Practices, Distribution Bulletins, and Distribution Specifications.  Knowledge of timekeeping, inventory management and accounting practices.  Knowledge of NESC, NEC and OSHA codes and regulations. Ability to effectively communicate with customers, internal and external.  Ability to establish and maintain cross-functional relationships.  Ability to demonstrate being a Human Performance Champion.

Job Responsibilities – The Distribution Construction Supervisor is responsible for the overall performance of GPC’s field contract employees. Through leadership and teamwork, the incumbent's core responsibility is to ensure and challenge the safety performance of all employees and contractors in each region. This position will help to manage the current and future contractor resources needed to construct and maintain GPC’s Distribution System.  This role will help to ensure supplier inclusion goals are met through mentoring and supporting our small and diverse contract vendors.  The successful candidate will be expected to utilize appropriate performance management tools to improve the performance of employees.  DC employees should look to continually improve customer satisfaction by striving to exceed the expectations of our internal and external customers. Safety goals/accountability, increasing contract personnel productivity, and improving the distribution system reliability through quality construction practices are also key responsibilities of this role. Timely and effective response to all storm restoration needs for the state, will be expected.