Construction Manager / Site Manager

Requisition ID: 283038 

•  Relocation Authorized: International - Family 
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project 
• Work Location: Houston, TX 

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Project Overview:

Bechtel has several prospective projects in early development planning phases which may result in Pre-FEED, FEED and EPC execution contract awards.

Projects include US domestic and international prospects in the LNG, Blue Hydrogen/Ammonia, Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUE), New Energies, Olefins and Derivatives and Chemicals and Fuels sectors.

Construction Managers are needed to support early project execution planning and development as well as managing jobsites during EPC execution.

Job Summary:

Construction Manager’s role and responsibilities during early project phases such as feasibility studies, Pre-FEED and FEED include all levels of construction execution planning (conceptual, strategic and detailed planning), interfacing with client project team members to develop project execution strategy, providing construction input to engineering groups on site layouts and constructability initiatives, providing construction input to supply chain groups for use in subcontract tender scope packages and equipment/bulk materials purchase requisitions, providing input to pre-commissioning, commissioning and startup planning and championing safety leadership throughout all phases of project development and execution.

Responsibilities also include developing the temporary construction facilities plan, construction equipment plan, and construction professional staffing plan. Interactions with workforce services group will be required to develop craft professional execution strategy, wage package development, hiring plans and training plans.

Project controls interaction will provide construction plan/schedule input for inclusion in overall EPC schedule and providing construction deliverables for inclusion in project estimates and overall proposal.

Construction Manager’s role will transition to a Site Manager upon construction mobilization. The Site Manager  is responsible for all site related activities including employee health, safety and welfare, safety and environmental compliance, security, construction supervision, quality control, field engineering, field procurement, material management and project controls. The Site Manager acts as the single point of authority for the day-to-day operation of the site. #LI-AA1

Job Dimension:

Supervision Received:

• Receives technical and operational guidance from assigned Project Manager, and functional Manager of Construction.

Supervision Exercised:

• Provides technical and administrative direction to assigned subordinate construction staff including home office construction coordinators, field engineers and superintendents and jobsite construction management team (CMT) and jobsite personnel.

Contacts:

• Home office contacts are with project management team (PMT) personnel, engineering and supply chain personnel and company representatives. Jobsite contacts are with jobsite personnel including construction management team (CMT) personnel, superintendents and subcontractors related to jobsite construction activities and the company’s management team and operating personnel.

Major Responsibilities:

• Directs and manages all professional field staff, direct hire craft professionals, and subcontracted scopes related to the construction of the project.
• Has overall responsibility for scope execution, ensuring that the project is delivered within contract requirements, standards of quality and safety, and to customer and Bechtel performance expectations.
• Provides the leadership and oversight to the Environmental, Safety & Health (ESH) program for all jobsite activities to achieve achievements aligned with Bechtel’s Destination Zero objectives and commitments.
• Provides leadership and oversight to implement Bechtel’s Vision Values and Commitments (VV&C), Bechtel Behavioral Framework and Customer Based Leadership (CBL) programs.
• Provides leadership and oversight to implement Bechtel’s Quality Absolutes and People Based Quality program.
• Facilitates the development, communication, implementation, update, and continual use of the Project Construction Execution Plan.
• Provides leadership and oversight to comply with all Department of Energy requirements of the project.
• Promotes the use of constructability during project execution.
• Reviews and approves project control systems that measure progress/performance, provide early warning of deviations from plans and budgets, and identify corrective actions for mitigation.
• Participates in the preparation and presentation of the Project Financial Status Report (PFSR) for the construction portions of the project.
• Establishes a plan to provide training opportunities for project personnel. Assists in the training of new project supervisors and other project personnel in key positions through both formal training courses and on-the-job training.
• Promotes the management concept of Continuous Improvement (CI) among all members of the jobsite team. Leads the CI process for the customer, Bechtel and JV partner. Promotes, monitors, and mentors the concept of total installed cost (TIC).
• Provides leadership and oversight to promote team building across the project.
• Provide leadership and oversight to successfully transition from bulk construction to systems turnover and completion and to pre-commissioning and commissioning/start-up.

Education and Experience Requirements:·      

• University/B.S degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field plus 10 years of experience or 15 years of equivalent experience in heavy industrial construction with site management experience in-lieu of a university degree.
• 10-15 years minimum actual construction management / site management experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:·      

• Minimum 5 years of experience in craft professional supervision
• Minimum 5 years of experience in contract/subcontract management.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate team members effectively & positively in a collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with team members and presenting plans in a clear and concise manner.
• Maintain, promote, and cultivate a safe work ethic and work environment within the craft professional crews and other project personnel.
• Demonstrated commitment to Environment, Safety, and Health (ES&H). Demonstrable commitment to Destination Zero safety program.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Advanced Work Package tools and work processes
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve in high pressure situations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction engineering practices related to all disciplines.
• Demonstrated planning, scheduling, procurement, and contracting experience.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

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