Mgr Construction

Williams•Houston, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Williams is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected under applicable discrimination law. Do something that means something at Williams. This isn’t just a job - it’s an opportunity to explore and discover your passion with coworkers who become friends and mentors who push you to be your best self in and out of the office. At Williams, we make clean energy happen. And you can too, so bring your energy to ours! The Manager of Construction is accountable for the planning, coordination, and execution of construction activities on natural gas infrastructure projects. This role leads a team of construction managers, inspectors, and supports staff by providing leadership and guidance toward objectives. The manager also provides oversight during development, design, construction, commissioning, and turnover to operations. The ability to coordinate with Project Management, Operations, Environmental, Safety, Asset Integrity, and other departments is a key to success.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED; a minimum of twelve (12) years of experience in construction, inspection, or commissioning experience with oil and gas facilities, stations, or plants
Demonstrates outstanding organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority
Possesses a broad understanding of engineering, estimating, and construction management
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications with emphasis in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams
Knowledge of construction contracts, contractor procedures, and construction work sequences for plants, stations, and pipelines
Solid understanding of codes & standards such as ASME, DOT, API, OSHA, and AWS inspection procedures
Possesses experience and is knowledgeable in earned value, schedule of values, Primavera P6 schedules, and progress reporting

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Science: a minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience in construction, inspection, or commissioning experience with natural gas pipelines, gas processing plants, transmission compressor stations, or gas gathering projects
Previous managerial or supervisory experience
FERC project experience

Responsibilities

Supervises all construction-related activities including front-end development, planning, design and engineering, construction bid package development, bidding and contractor selection, construction kickoff, etc
Reviews scopes of work, schedules, cost estimates, drawings, execution plans, and contracts during project development; identifies risks and suggests mitigation strategies
Provides support, direction, and leadership to project construction teams; holds team accountable that all work is completed according to construction specifications, procedures, and standards
Provides input on contracting strategy and is heavily involved in contractor selection, qualification process, capabilities assessments, and vetting of key contractor personnel
Establishes ongoing working relationships with construction departments to ensure interface processes are working properly; collaborates to resolve problems or issues when they arise
Facilitates the implementation of QA/QC inspection program to ensure satisfactory quality results and adherence to contract terms and requirements
Ensures project construction teams are adhering to the construction contract and assists in resolving issues around quality, staffing, and change orders
Coordinates workforce planning and career development for direct employees; delegates and coordinates the work of others
Assigns construction team members to projects based on skills, experience, and project requirements; trains and develops team members
Reviews QA/QC staffing plans, construction execution plans, cost/schedule management, and construction reporting plan to business partner
Establishes clear expectations for safety and environmental compliance with construction management teams, inspection teams, and third-party contractors
Evaluates team resource requirements and recommends changes as needed to support the business; manages costs through accurate planning, budgeting, forecasting, and scheduling with a focus on safety, high reliability, environmental, and regulatory compliance
Maintains knowledge of current industry trends and outlooks pertaining to natural gas infrastructure construction
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Annual incentive program
Hybrid work model - one work from home day each week for most office-based roles
Flexible work schedule for most field-based roles
401(k) with company matching contribution and a fixed annual company contribution
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
Generous company-paid life insurance and disability benefits
A consumer-driven health plan option with the potential for a generous company contribution to a Health Savings Account
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid time off, including floating and company holidays
Wellness Program with annual rewards
Employee stock purchase plan
Robust employee learning and development
High internal mobility (we promote from within)
Parental leave (we provide up to 6 weeks for each parent)
Fertility coverage and adoption benefits
Domestic partner benefits
Educational reimbursement
Non-profit donation matching contributions and time off to volunteer
Employee resource groups
Employee assistance programs
Technology to make our work more productive and collaborative
Regular employee engagement surveys and feedback processes