Foreman Construction

Devon Energy•Artesia, NM

17d

About The Position

At Devon, we will offer you a career full of energy and unmatched opportunities to solve today’s greatest challenges. Innovation, creative problem-solving and positive change happen when people step out of their comfort zone and think differently. Our values, workplace practices, wellness programs, benefits and compensation are aimed at helping employees manage their unique personal life and care for their families so they can focus on contributing to the fullest. The Foreman Construction is responsible for the coordination and supervision of construction/facilities activities on location, including safety and environmental compliance, contractor performance, cost management, and other supervisory activities on construction projects. The role coordinates new lease roads, locations, batteries, facilities, and pipeline construction and necessary rework as needed to existing roads, locations, batteries, facilities, and pipelines. The role supports in project planning, supervision, and documentation for personnel safety and construction related operations and demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively and work efficiently with landowners, engineers, landmen, geologists, state/province and local officials, and construction vendors and their staff. The role is pivotal in ensuring the successful coordination and execution of new construction projects and rework activities, contributing to the overall success of E&P operations.

Requirements

High School Diploma/General Education Diploma (GED)/Higher Secondary education is required.
6+ years of relevant experience with 1-3 years of supervisory experience, preferably in E&P Operations specializing in Pipeline Construction, Facilities Maintenance, and Construction Codes and Standards or a related field.
Industry experience is preferred.
Pipeline Construction
Project Management
Safety Standards
Troubleshooting
Facility Management
Cost Management
Operational Efficiency
Regulatory Knowledge
Vendor Management
Planning and Organizing

Nice To Haves

Associate's Degree in Construction Management, Business Administration or any other related discipline is preferred.
Project Management Professional (PMP) (preferred)
Certified Construction Manager (CCM) (preferred)
Project Management Professional (PMP) (preferred)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Certifications (preferred)

Responsibilities

Supervises and coordinates new construction projects, including lease roads, well locations, batteries, facilities, and pipelines and collaborates with team members to develop project plans and schedules.
Assembles required project documents such as specifications, drawings, payment schedules, and other business documents related to the work, reviews and approves invoices submitted for payment by vendors, and coordinates and performs tasks involved with project planning.
Supervises the daily activities of direct reports and inspectors, ensuring compliance with safety protocols, quality standards, and project specifications and provides assistance in daily operations, addressing challenges, and making real-time decisions.
Leads and supervises a team to ensure safety, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with regulations, overseeing day-to-day operations and personnel development.
Ensures regulatory compliance in construction activities, maintains a safe and ethical work environment, and mentors, trains, and develops staff to achieve operational excellence.
Upholds and promotes a strong safety culture by enforcing safety procedures and conducting regular safety meetings and participates in safety inspections, incident investigations, and the implementation of corrective actions.
Demonstrates and promotes safe and ethical behavior at all times and possesses the right and obligation to stop work if unsafe conditions exist or are suspected, applying company policies throughout the team's operations.
Interacts with company personnel to coordinate construction activities and communicates construction activities to landowners as necessary for project completion.
Assembles and reviews construction documentation required for permanent construction file and communicates with construction contractors regarding issues including safety performance, project scheduling, quality assurance/quality control, and costs.
Guides and mentors the team, actively contributing to employee selection, performance management, compensation management, career development, and overseeing operational processes.
Works closely with the project engineer and planning teams to ensure all changes and upgrades are incorporated prior to the initiation of the ORR and supports operations with the scheduling, release, and closure of the ORR process.