Staff Construction Manager, Project Execution

About the role

The Staff Construction Manager is responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of natural gas pipeline facility and other construction projects. This role will also develop and drive strategic practices within our organization and industry. The position independently directs Williams' on-site construction team and serves as the company field representative, acting as the single point of contact for all construction-related activities, including coordination of work by others.

Responsibilities

• Provides project leadership to establish project strategies, plans, and construction execution philosophy
• Performs the review and acceptance of the contractor's construction schedule and budget; ensures contract changes are in accordance with its requirements
• Ensures safety, health, and environmental regulations/permit requirements are adhered to by employees and contractors
• Expedites engineering and procurement to support construction
• Leads construction closeout, including preparation of data books, project completion reports, and lessons learned
• Develops an enterprise construction quality program and ensures compliance with the inspector qualification program, contract permits, and stipulations
• Mentors others
• Other duties as assigned
• Accountable for front-end planning, construction estimate development and analysis, input on contracting strategy and contractor qualification/selection
• Manages contract administration, including review and acceptance of contractor's Inspection Testing Plan (ITP) and QA/QC staffing plans
• Oversees construction cost and schedule management
• Acts as liaison with Operations, Engineering, and Commissioning Teams
• Anticipates and proactively addresses potential construction-related issues and claims
• Performs and documents results of audit processes as required
• Proactively anticipates, develops, and drives strategic best practices within the enterprise and industry

Education and Experience

• Required: High School Diploma/GED and a minimum of twelve (12) years’ related experience on small to mega projects, including a minimum of seven (7) years on large to mega projects in the oil & gas or related industries
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree

Physical and Environmental Work Requirements

• Up to 75% travel
• Willingness to work in extreme temperatures, with loud noises, and in enclosed spaces
• Ability to carry or lift items up to 50 lbs and team lift loads of more than 50 lbs as needed
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, stoop, and squat, often for long periods of time
• Ability to work at elevated levels, potentially from man lifts, ladders, scaffolding, and/or small towers, with appropriate PPE (Personal Protection Equipment)
• Proficiency in using hand tools

Other Requirements

• Must possess a valid State Driver’s License and a clean driving record
• Demonstrates excellent organizational and interpersonal skills with safety as the utmost priority
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications with emphasis on Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Preferred: Experience in process facility construction or pipeline construction