Team Lead Construction

Enbridge • Houston, TX

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Are you a strategic thinker who thrives on solving complex challenges? We’re seeking a Construction Team Lead who can anticipate obstacles, mitigate risks, and deliver innovative solutions. In this role, you’ll ensure safe, efficient execution and coordination of field inspection teams while keeping projects on time and within budget. If you’re ready to lead with confidence and make an impact, join our team today!

Requirements

• Applicable University degree, College diploma, or related construction management and operational training and or relevant experience within the energy industry.
• Minimum of 7+ years progressively responsible working experience in the pipeline and/or facilities industry, including a strong working knowledge of pipeline and/or facilities construction principles, industry standards, governmental regulations and complex detailed and/or project management experience.
• Must have exposure to Engineering, Construction and Field operations Excavation, Welding, Hoisting, Equipment Knowledge Compressor Station, Metering and Regulator Stations and Pipeline experience knowledge
• Familiar with Salt Dome gas storage facilities, all surface related appurtenances
• Familiar with Gas Transmission Regulatory agencies (FERC, PHMSA, etc.)
• Familiar with industry codes, regulations, standards and specifications
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Software experience with MS Office Suite, Oracle
• Valid driver’s license
• Legal ability to cross the U.S. - Canadian border

Nice To Haves

• 10 or more years of previous related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• OSHA 30 Training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage Contracted Service Providers: Ensures proper facilitation of pre-construction meetings, progress update meetings, deliverable reviews, lessons-learned, etc. Holds all contractors accountable for their construction estimates, schedules and execution plans Tracks service performance, provide feedback, and evaluate contractors Prepares RFP proponent lists and recommends contractor selection
• Ensure Compliance: Ensures regulatory approvals and material testing requirements are met
• Manage MP Field Execution: Plans, organizes and directs all field construction teams to complete Projects within the approved budgets, required deadlines and associated legal contracts. Manages Construction Contract Evaluates project performance and communicates changes to stakeholders and sponsors Works with all stakeholders to identify and execute the most optimal and cost-efficient construction strategy across all projects Proactively identifies and mitigates potential construction execution risks Optimizes and minimizes project cost through identification of opportunities, implementation of solutions, and continuous improvement Identifies and recommends enhancements to construction standards and specifications Promotes consistency across the company with regards to construction practices and processes
• Manage Change: Anticipates and deals with concerns and resistance to change effectively Demonstrates change leadership through personal actions
• Ensuring Project Quality: Ensures quality issues are documented and corrected
• Ensure Project Turnover: i.e. appropriate construction documentation is complete and sent to Technical Records
• Ensure Project Safety: Supports continuous improvement of the safety culture within Enbridge striving towards zero incidents Creates opportunities for employees and contractors to participate in safety activities Fosters a reporting culture that is absent of retribution or retaliation for reporting safety concerns Works with project management personnel to provide a field presence to champion safety
• Manage Field Construction Team: Ensures inspection staff are knowledgeable of Enbridge specifications, processes, procedures, practices, tools, best practices and change management Provides leadership, direction and planning of resource management (labor, equipment, materials) to achieve objectives Provides technical expertise on field related practices and procedures, as well as research solutions to technical questions Maintain, build and improve strong positive relationships with team and stakeholders Sets high performance standards for self and supports the organization’s vision, values and direction Help others identify and prioritize their development objectives
• Support Project Development Contribute to the development of construction scope, cost estimates, spend profiles, schedules and contracting strategies Provides support to the Engineering team to ensure project estimate accuracy and constructability Provides Construction input to the Master Schedule to proactively optimize all execution and scheduling logistics of the portfolio Responsible for the Creation of a clear and concise construction execution plan Build Relationships with Industry representatives (Construction Contractors, Service providers, etc.)
• Engagement with Project Controls: Ensure construction performance and updates to spend profiles, forecasts, and schedules are completed timely. This reporting is then communicated to management. “No Surprises” Mentality Responsible for the identification of potential cost, scope and schedule overruns to determine and implement appropriate mitigation plans Ensures contracts are tracked and closed
• Engage with Supply Chain: Work with Supply Chain to ensure timely execution of the contracting process and contract award Engages in contract negotiations, management, and execution of all construction related contracts

Benefits

• Enbridge provides competitive workplace programs that differentiate us and offer flexibility to our team members.
• Enbridge’s FlexWork (Hybrid Work Model) offers eligible employees the opportunity to work variable daily schedules with a flexible start and end time, to opt for a compressed workweek schedule, or the option to work from home on designated days.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees