Specialist, Distribution Project

Spire is seeking a Specialist, Distribution Project. This position manages and executes multiple simultaneous distribution projects and determines the best course of action based on sound feasibility analysis or business needs, including government relocation and replacement projects. The position is responsible for the full lifecycle of project management until the customer is provided natural gas service, including developing detailed and accurate project cost estimates, operational planning, permitting, as-building, and leadership of construction activities with both other internal teams (sales, System Planning, Engineering, TFO, CFO, Supply Chain, and Major Projects) and the distribution alliance contractors. This role ensures distribution projects and associated documentation are completed on time, in alignment with Duke Energy policies and procedures, and within budget.

We are committed to understanding the needs of the homes and businesses we serve. That's why we're always looking for driven, collaborative people to join our team. Because we believe that offering our customers the best service means bringing together the best people.

And we find the best by hiring those who share our values of safety, inclusion and integrity, and demonstrate the competencies that bring the Spire vision, mission and culture to life:

• Adaptability: We embrace change, continuously seeking opportunities for improvement while remaining open-minded and flexible in response to evolving conditions and customer, stakeholder and company needs.
• Collaboration: We achieve more together through a foundation of respect, embracing healthy conflict, actively seeking and providing actionable feedback and fostering an environment where everyone's input is welcomed.
• Ownership: We see things through, demonstrate accountability, honor commitments, take responsibility for outcomes and demonstrate initiative.

By living our values and competencies, we strive to create an environment where employees feel welcome, respected and valued.

• Conduct feasibility studies and determine the best approach for the construction work to be completed. Work as a liaison between sales and operations staff providing feasibility on customer additions.
• Plan and manage all aspects of the distribution construction projects (estimation, route selection, pipeline design, surveying, permitting, land acquisition, field inspection, and commissioning), including liaising with internal and external stakeholders where needed. This role includes service line installations, commercial services, main extensions, and standard Government Relocation projects. While most estimates will be less than $5OOK, some estimates will exceed $500K, and the entire portfolio of projects may exceed $2M. Will manage multiple White Projects and may execute Green I Project(s) as per the PMCOE Project Profile Matrix.
• May assist with pre-construction activities for multiple projects to include planning and routing of proposed pipelines along with property owner identification and notification, when necessary.
• Prepare budgets and forecasts for short-term and long-term planning. Conduct trends and reporting analysis of projects costs and develop quality standard costs.
• Coach and assist in training Associate DPSs
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Associates Degree + 2 years' experience OR High School Diploma/GED + 3 years' experience, required

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Technical Engineering, Construction Mgmt., or other.
• Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt

• Knowledge and experience with applicable safety policies, procedures, and best practices.

Spire accepts online applications through our career site at jobs.spireenergy.com.

Posting requirements: The above posting description is intended to describe the general nature of the level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Spire, Inc., and its subsidiaries are Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all areas, including but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, selection, training, education, compensation, benefits, promotion, job transfer, upgrading, separation and recall regardless of the individual's race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, and/or other protected categories under all Federal, State, and local laws. For more information, please view our Integrity and Inclusion pages of our career site.