Sr. Construction Specialist

Bring YOUR energy to Alliant Energy!

At Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities. We are passionate about powering beyond the market challenges of today, while powering what's next in energy. When our employees say "I am energy", it means they take pride in the work we do when disaster strikes, as well as all the days in between. We want you to be safe, happy and healthy. That's why we prioritize safety, offer volunteer opportunities and provide competitive pay, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement and paid time off.

Job Summary

Senior Construction Specialist is responsible for overseeing utility job site construction including safety, material, and equipment coordination (staging and delivery), work packet coordination, customer interaction, and other construction activities for utility construction projects. This position is also responsible for ensuring quality of construction and correct charging of materials, labor, and equipment. This position works independently and closely with crews to provide work direction and address questions on designs and installation methods. This role takes the lead in customer interaction.

What you will do

- Provides oversight and direction to external and/or internal crews during the entire installation or retirement of utility construction projects.

- Responsible for preparing switching/valving sequence forms for assigned projects and obtaining final approval.

- Demonstrates leadership in the area of safety, including observing and enforcing safety rules and operating practices, encouraging safe work behaviors, and promptly correcting conditions and unsafe work behaviors which may lead to accidents.

- Ensures adherence to work and project schedules.

- Understands and applies multiple labor contracts and contractor general agreements and pricing.

- Responsible for reviewing contractor invoices for correct billing to ensure accuracy with construction contracts (unit pricing) prior to approving.

- Interacts with customers on work performed by construction crews and addresses customer concerns and complaints.

- Monitors and enforces gas operator qualification (OQ) standards with construction contractors.

- Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal permit requirements, e.g., right of way (ROW), Department of Transportation (DOT), environmental, and railroad.

- Engages in other duties as needed that support Alliant Energy’s Values and helps deliver on our Purpose to serve customers and build stronger communities.

Education Requirements

- Associate Degree Construction Management, Utility Construction Preferred

Required Experience

- 6 years of related experience

- Electric Distribution: Demonstrated knowledge of electrical switching and completion of Switch Qualification Training within 6 months of beginning employment

- Gas Distribution: Demonstrated knowledge of gas sequencing with the ability to be qualified to write and approve Gas Operating Sequences within 6 months of beginning employment

Preferred Experience

Other Requirements

- Must be willing to travel.

- Travel can include occasional overnight stays.

- Must possess a valid driver’s license.

- This job is covered by the Department of Transportation regulations on drug and alcohol testing (CFR 49, Parts 40 and 199), and is subject to drug testing according to said regulations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

- Demonstrated effective leadership and supervisory skills.

- Effective computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)

- Knowledge of project management methods.

- Working knowledge of electric, gas, substation and construction standards, design standards, work methods, equipment, electric equipment maintenance and materials. Demonstrated ability to read and understand utility maps, plan and profiles, substation construction prints and drawings. Ability to interpret right of way easements and agency permits.

- Demonstrated thorough knowledge of applicable safety rules and applicable electrical codes or DOT regulations and governmental agency regulations.

- Ability to apply union contracts.

- Knowledge of internal accounting policies. Understanding of agreements with contractors doing construction work.

- Knowledge of environmental regulations, policies and procedures.

- Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal, written and communications skills.

- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Key Skills

• Construction Management • Corrective Maintenance • Customer Service Management • Emergency Response • Gas Distribution Systems Management • Maintenance Management • Occupational Health and Safety Management • Outage Management • Standards Compliance • Troubleshooting • Issue Management

Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.

Alliant Energy offers a comprehensive total rewards package including competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.

Pay Range:

$85,000 - $113,000

This position is eligible to participate in the annual incentive program. The final salary offered will generally fall within this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to the responsibilities of the position, experience, skill set, internal pay equity and other relevant qualifications of the applicant.

It's not just what we do; it's how we do it.

Live Safety. Everyone. Always | Make Things Better | Care For Others | Do The Right Thing | Act For Tomorrow | Think Beyond. Be Bold

Alliant Energy and its subsidiaries are committed to creating a culture of belonging and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by law.

All candidates selected for employment with Alliant Energy will be required to successfully complete a background check, and a drug screen where applicable.

Disclaimer:

The above information on this description has been crafted to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not crafted to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Applicants in need of a reasonable accommodation for any part of the hiring process, please email

talent@alliantenergy.com

.