Staff Construction Manager - Power, Project Execution

Williams • Albany, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Construction Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing power generation facility and other construction projects, independently directing Williams’ on-site construction team, and developing strategic construction practices. The position typically resides in the Center of Excellence and serves as the company’s field representative and single point of contact for construction activities on generating facility projects, including turbine and generator installation, heat-recovery steam generator erection, balance-of-plant systems, high-voltage electrical and substation construction, and commissioning support. Assignments may vary in size, scope, and complexity.

The role is accountable for front-end planning; construction estimate development and analysis; input into contracting strategy and contractor qualification and selection; contract management; review and acceptance of contractor inspection and test plans and quality staffing plans; and construction cost, schedule, quality, safety, and environmental performance. It coordinates with Operations, Engineering, and Commissioning, and proactively anticipates and resolves construction issues and claims. The manager also develops enterprise construction quality programs, standards, and best practices, supports audits, and mentors construction staff.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and at least 12 years of related experience on small to mega projects, including at least seven years on large to mega projects. A bachelor’s degree and experience in power generation, process facility, or pipeline construction are preferred. The role involves demanding field conditions and physical activities, including working in extreme temperatures, loud or enclosed spaces, at elevated levels, and lifting or carrying items up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 12 years of related experience on small to mega projects, including at least seven 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 environments, 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

• Provide project leadership to establish project strategies, plans, and construction execution philosophy.
• Independently direct on-site construction execution across projects of varying size, scope, and complexity.
• Review and accept contractor construction schedules and budgets; 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 adhere to safety, health, environmental regulations, and permit requirements.
• Expedite engineering and procurement to support construction, including 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 preparing 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 processes as required.
• Anticipate, develop, and drive strategic best practices within the enterprise and industry.
• Mentor construction staff and others.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Annual incentive program.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company match and an annual company contribution.
• Paid time off, including company and floating holidays.
• Paid parental leave of up to six weeks per parent.
• Fertility and adoption support.
• Advanced AI tools and resources.
• Career development opportunities and a culture of promoting from within.
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support.
• HSA and FSA options.
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Domestic partner benefits.
• Employee resource groups and wellness support.
• Paid volunteer time and company matching for causes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED