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Construction Surveying and Layout Specialist – Heavy Civil Construction

Southern Company Job Title: Transmission Construction Services - Substation Services Specialist

Job Summary

This position is responsible for providing construction surveying and layout services in an assigned area for a workgroup that performs construction of civil assets for Transmission Substations and Transmission Lines including site clearing, mass grading, soils engineering, erosion control, oil containment, horizontal and vertical foundation construction, curb and gutter, sidewalk paving/repair, asphalt and concrete construction, retaining walls, storm drainage, sanitary sewer, and water line construction.

In addition to performance management and work direction for contract survey professionals, the position will manage construction surveying activities on capital construction projects to ensure efficient scheduling of resources, safe work performance, and meeting project schedules. Candidate must have a strong knowledge of heavy civil construction means and methods, and construction surveying and layout technology, guidelines, techniques, and principles.

Additionally, knowledge of proper accounting procedures and protocol, contract compliance/management, construction industry standards (Georgia Technical Standards for Surveying, OSHA, ASTM, NESC, ACI, NPDES and others), and safety compliance are critical to the success of the team. Candidate must have a strong customer focus and the ability to respond quickly to requests for services. The individual must be highly motivated to provide excellent and reliable service and be able to make decisions quickly with little or no supervision. This position interfaces with other Project Supervisors, Managers, Line and Substation Construction Field Managers, Foremen, Inspectors, Design Engineers, and Transmission Project Management to ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget.

This position offers opportunities for remote work and necessitates frequent travel, including overnight stays, throughout the State of Georgia for an assigned territory. The candidate must be able to report to the main office in Forest Park, Georgia, on a weekly basis. The standard work schedule will consist of four 10-hour days, Monday through Thursday.

Job Requirements(Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills)

Education Level & Experience Requirements

Batchelor’s or higher accredited degree in Surveying, Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or similar degree plus a minimum 5 years’ experience in related field preferred

High School Diploma /GED and minimum 10 years’ experience in civil construction surveying and layout preferred

Current licensure as a Georgia Professional Land Surveyor highly preferred

Job Responsibilities

Provide work guidance and support to contract inspectors, contractors, and vendors

Take responsibility for safety and be a mentor on safety rules and safe work practices

Be knowledgeable about and strongly enforce Georgia Power Company, OSHA, and contractor safety rules

Schedule and monitor construction surveying and layout activities of multiple contract personnel on capital projects

Manage, schedule, and provide construction surveying and layout services for civil construction projects to efficiently meet capital budget requirements

Serve as a subject matter expert in field engineering, construction surveying and layout

Train and mentor other construction inspectors and employees in the use of surveying equipment including GNSS rovers, levels, transits, total stations, etc.

Advise leadership on the use and procurement of construction surveying equipment and supplies. Maintain a consistent supply of supplies needed to perform services

Provide construction surveying expertise to engineering, design, and substation construction teams

Report status of projects back to project supervisors, managers, and others as needed

Review, audit, and approve employee and contractor timesheets, pay applications, and invoices in the Georgia Power Company CATEE/CAMP computer application

Work effectively in Primavera P6, TEAMS, Mobi, and other Southern Company computer applications

Attend pre-construction meetings to provide expertise on field engineering and construction surveying and layout

Schedule and lead project and/or team meetings

Verify and provide cost estimates for field engineering and construction surveying services

Select and assign contractors to projects and monitor contractor performance

Interface and work closely with other company surveying professionals

Maintain and utilize the Georgia Power Transmission Construction Services Staking Request Tracker

Must be available to work assigned storm duty, which could include evenings, weekends, holidays, and overnight travel

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and networking skills

Proven ability to work independently

Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with employees, contractors, vendors, suppliers, and other stakeholders

Must be able to read and interpret design drawings, specifications, reports, and other contract documents to ensure constructability

Working knowledge of civil construction means, methods, and industry standards as it relates to site development activities, structural concrete & construction surveying

Experienced in project management for field engineering, construction surveying and layout

Strong working knowledge and experience with construction surveying and layout including but not limited to the following areas of expertise:

Scope and responsibilities of a Construction Surveying and Layout Specialist

Typical field communications and procedures

Fieldwork basics (safety, measurement principles, tolerances for construction layout, field note keeping practices, general instrument care, use and care of surveying hand tools, leveling an instrument, setting instruments over a point)

Officework basics (field engineering CAD fundamentals, understanding site drawings, understanding and using contours, preparing concrete placement, preparing reports and logs, quality control responsibility)

Distance and angle measurement techniques and principles

Differential leveling

Total Stations

GNSS equipment including base/rover and network rover configurations

Construction lasers for line and grade

Equipment calibration

Construction surveying calculations (distance corrections, traverse computations, coordinates and coordinate systems (state plane, project coordinates, Georgia 95), horizontal curves, vertical curves, excavations, grade staking

Construction layout applications and techniques, means and methods of performing services

Site control and layout for development (establishing primary and secondary control, sitework, retaining systems, caissons, footings and foundations, anchor bolts, structural steel, structural concrete and metal deck systems, layout of embedded items, sleeves, block-outs, concrete column layout, miscellaneous site elements (sidewalks, curb, gutter, storm drainage, etc.)

Working knowledge and experience with construction contract administration

Demonstrated project planning and scheduling experience

Excellent computer skills using Microsoft products and a strong working knowledge of construction scheduling and surveying software (AutoCAD/AutoCAD Civil 3D, Carlson Survey, Topcon Magnet, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Procore, etc.)

Proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects in a designated work area

NPDES / GASWCC (blue card or higher) Certified (or ability to obtain certification within the first 6 weeks of employment)

Behavioral Attributes

Safety leader and strive for Safety Excellence

Must exhibit behavior consistent with Our Values – Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, & Superior Performance

Positive attitude and strong customer focus

Self-motivated and able to motivate others with a proven record of responsible behavior

Ability to develop effective relationships and establish trust with internal and external customers, teammates, and contractors

***This position has been identified as a role that will require the use of a Georgia Power fleet vehicle. The following will be required if you are selected for this position:

Must have at least one year of verifiable driving experience (Must hold a valid driver’s license for the class vehicle to be operated. Driving permits are not typically considered a valid driver’s license).

Must have no revocation of driving privileges within the 36 months prior to application, 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 a continuous monitoring of your Motor Vehicle Record