Construction Lead III

Plaster & Wald Consulting Corp.• US,

9h•$72 - $80•Onsite

About The Position

Plaster & Wald Consulting Corp is seeking a Construction Lead III to oversee field-based construction activities in the Eagle Ford region. The primary focus will be on managing instrument air compressor installations, with potential assignments to other mechanical field projects. This is a supervisory role, requiring no hands-on physical labor. Responsibilities include conducting facility walkdowns, managing energy isolation and lockout/tagout (LOTO) activities, leading safety meetings, identifying and mitigating hazards, managing permits to work, and coordinating with various functions to ensure project success. The role also involves developing bills of materials, coordinating with vendors, obtaining quotes, tracking project costs, and communicating effectively with engineering teams.

Requirements

Strong mechanical background required, including: Piping modifications and mechanical installations
Understanding of process flow and oil & gas facilities
Familiarity with equipment such as compressors, separators (LP and HP), fuel skids, tanks, and pressure systems
Ability to read and interpret P&IDs and conduct facility walkthroughs.
Experience with energy isolation / LOTO and permit-to-work systems.
Knowledge of ground disturbance requirements and Texas One Call (811).
Strong communication skills for cross-functional coordination and field leadership.
Cost management and vendor coordination experience.
Must provide own laptop and phone and install required operator software.

Nice To Haves

H₂S (OSHA, BPX)
First Aid / CPR
Benzene Awareness
Electrical awareness (not certification)

Responsibilities

Serve as the Construction Lead overseeing field-based construction activities in the Eagle Ford region.
Primarily manage instrument air compressor installations (60–80 units per year), with possible assignment to other mechanical field projects as needed.
Supervise lease and construction crews; role is supervisory only (no hands-on physical labor).
Conduct facility walkdowns using P&IDs to validate scope, identify risks, and ensure constructability.
Perform and manage energy isolation and lockout/tagout (LOTO) activities personally.
Lead daily tailgate meetings and maintain site-wide safety control.
Identify hazards, ensure mitigations are in place, and authorize crews to begin work.
Manage permits to work, ground disturbance compliance (Texas 811), and site safety requirements.
Develop bills of materials, coordinate with vendors, and obtain competitive cost quotes.
Track and manage daily project costs using cost sheets.
Coordinate with other functions (automation, electrical, engineering) and signal when their involvement is required to avoid project delays.
Communicate effectively with engineering teams regarding design concerns, recommendations, and adjustments.