Construction Manager - Oil, Gas and Chemical (OGC)

Kiewit•Houston, TX

30d

About The Position

The Construction Manager is responsible for job-site management and overseeing engineering, constructability, procurement, administrative, and technical aspects of Oil, Gas, and Chemical construction projects. The role leads large OGC projects and manages project teams and deliverables from detailed design through commissioning and start-up. The position is home-based in Houston, Texas, with extensive travel requirements and potential work at varying locations and conditions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering in any discipline, or equivalent project management experience.
At least 10 years of related experience and/or training, specifically in the energy industry.
At least 10 years of direct project oversight experience on construction-related projects where the work was self-performed by the employer at the time.
Competence with project control and administration software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.
Ability to work during normal operating hours and overtime and weekends as required.
Ability to work at various locations and under varying conditions.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer license.

Responsibilities

Manage and direct project teams through communication, coordination, and follow-up to meet project goals; ensure scope of work, schedule, and budget are clearly defined and understood.
Oversee engineering, constructability, procurement, construction, and commissioning team output from detailed design through commissioning and start-up.
Establish project procedures consistent with contractual documents and quality plans; oversee project controls, schedules, and budgets.
Represent the project with clients, constructors, subcontractors, and vendors at meetings, job walks, reviews, and through correspondence.
Coordinate training and compliance measures to ensure project procedures are followed.
Identify and secure approvals for changes to project scope, budget, or schedule.
Maintain communication with the client and make adjustments to meet client needs within contractual obligations, or adjust deliverables to meet client and Kiewit needs.
Ensure work products meet industry standards, good engineering practice, applicable codes, and legal requirements.
Train and mentor entry- and mid-level engineers to support employee development.
Use knowledge of engineering fundamentals and practices to track and budget progress against project milestones.
Maintain regular, reliable attendance; work productively, meet deadlines, communicate effectively, follow instructions and safety policies, and work overtime and weekends as required.