Staff Construction Manager - Power, Project Execution

Williams Power Innovation•Tulsa, OK

About The Position

The Staff Construction Manager plans, coordinates, and executes power generation facility and other construction projects, independently directing Williams’ on-site construction team. Typically based in the Center of Excellence, the role also develops and advances strategic construction practices within the organization and the industry. As the company’s field representative and single point of contact for construction activities on generating facility projects, the manager oversees work that may include turbine and generator installation, heat-recovery steam generator (HRSG) and heat-recovery erection, balance-of-plant systems, high-voltage electrical and substation construction, and commissioning support. Accountabilities include front-end planning; construction estimate development and analysis; input to contracting strategy; contractor qualification and selection; contract management; review and acceptance of contractor Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and QA/QC staffing plans; construction cost and schedule management; coordination with Operations, Engineering, and Commissioning; and proactive resolution of construction issues and claims. Assignments may vary in size, scope, and complexity.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 12 years of related experience on small to mega projects, including at least 7 years on large to mega projects.
Valid state driver’s license and clean driving record.
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, with safety as the utmost priority.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Willingness to work in extreme temperatures, loud noises, and enclosed spaces.
Ability to carry or lift items up to 50 pounds and team-lift loads over 50 pounds as needed.
Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, stoop, and squat, often for long periods.
Ability to work at elevated levels, potentially from man lifts, ladders, scaffolding, or small towers, while using appropriate PPE.
Ability to use hand tools.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Experience in power generation facility construction, process facility construction, or pipeline construction.
Experience leading mega-project construction for combined-cycle, simple-cycle, or cogeneration facilities.

Responsibilities

Establish project strategies, plans, and construction execution philosophy through project leadership.
Independently direct on-site construction execution across projects of varying size, scope, and complexity.
Review and accept contractor construction schedules and budgets, and ensure contract changes comply with contract requirements.
Review and accept contractor Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and QA/QC staffing plans; manage construction cost, schedule, quality, safety, and environmental performance.
Ensure employees and contractors comply with safety, health, and environmental regulations and permit requirements.
Expedite engineering and procurement to support construction, including procurement of long-lead turbines, generators, transformers, and switchgear.
Coordinate energization sequencing, mechanical and electrical completion, system turnover, and commissioning and startup support with Operations and the Commissioning team.
Lead construction closeout and turnover to Operations, including preparation of project completion reports.
Develop an enterprise construction quality program and establish enterprise construction standards and best practices.
Ensure compliance with the inspector qualification program, contract permits, and stipulations.
Perform and document audit results as required.
Anticipate, develop, and advance strategic best practices within the enterprise and industry.
Mentor construction staff and others.
Perform other duties as assigned.