Primary Purpose
The Area Construction Manager is responsible for overseeing the constructability of design and plans developed during design and prior to contractor site mobilization and has a focus on a specific area of the project. The Area Construction Manager will also have some responsibilities for the definition and implementation of temporary facilities on site. The incumbent will relocate to site in Baja Mexico prior to contractor mobilization. During site mobilization, the Area Construction Manager have responsibilities for the construction and commissioning of temporary facilities. After mobilization to site, the Area Construction Manager is responsible for the construction management of a primary element of the project scope of work, monitoring/providing feedback on the EPC contractor's day-to-day construction activities, ensuring work flow with site permits and ensuring that Project is constructed in accordance with all applicable permits and codes/standards the Verification Unit has full access to perform their function as needed. Draw on other internal, Owner's Engineer or other third-party resources to provide specialists as required to address conflicts, technical specialty questions and any other construction issues that arise. Many of the specialists will rotate to support commissioning and start-up once mechanical completion has been achieved.

This position is located in the Contractor office during the engineering phase and transition to the project site prior to Contractor mobilization.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Works with Site/Project Manager, Project engineering and HSSE teams to address safe design constructability to ensure the agreed sequential work is installed in a cost-effective manner.
• Provides procurement with the requirements for administration of the site office and site activities.
• Ensures contractor has in place necessary site labor agreements and is in compliance with required labor laws.
• Monitors and supports owner controlled insurance programs as applicable.
• Oversees and manages contractor(s) construction activities to ensure compliance with the EPC contract, applicable permits, site regulations and construction safety program.
• Provides necessary coordination and acts as liaison with start-up and commissioning team to transition from plant commissioning and startup to plant operations.
• Reviews, monitors and tracks construction schedule and progress and ensures overall project schedule compliance.
• Reviews and authorizes validity of contractor payment application.
• Reviews and recommends resolutions regarding contractual disputes between owner and contractor.
• Provides input to project weekly and monthly construction progress report.
• Participates in regular contractor construction meetings.
• Ensures safe efficient turnover of plant to Commissioning and Start-up at mechanical Completion.
• Coordinates with Commissioning and Start-up Manager and engineers to facilitate start-up of the project in accordance with operations agreed system turnover plan and plant performance testing and expectations.
• For the relevant project, manages the owner construction staff required for the project consisting of direct hires, contract employees and consultants and contractors.
• Assists as needed with community relations matters.
• Manages compliance with proper and manufacturer required storage/preservation requirements.
• Ensures safe and secure heavy haul & heavy lift program for all transported equipment to and within the site.
• Assists with the receipt, tours and presentations for site visitors both internal and external.
• Assists as required to ensure that project documentation including turnover packages, as builts, redlines, etc. are completed properly.
• Performs other duties as assigned (no more than 5% of duties).

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or other technical discipline is required. Master's degree preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of 8+ years of experience managing major mechanical construction projects including the construction of LNG, Oil & Gas, and energy infrastructure projects required.
• Experience with brownfield projects preferred.
• Background in management or construction of energy infrastructure projects preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Possess knowledge and understanding of environmental requirements, construction practices/techniques, construction contracting, labor contracts and rules, and project controls and scheduling.
• Experience in monitoring contractor’s QA/QC performance.
• Detailed knowledge of environmental and safety matters as they relate to the energy industry.
• Possess detail oriented and analytical skills.
• Self-starter with proven leadership abilities, strong interpersonal skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to align with the strategic direction of the company.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Team player with demonstrated ability to work with, influence and manage a team to get results.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Proficient computer skills including project management, spreadsheets, database, word processing, and presentation software.
• Strong knowledge of engineering and construction standards, materials, and companies/vendors processes.
• Ability to manage scheduled field work and budgets.

Licenses and Certifications

• Professional engineer's registration preferred.

Other Qualifications

• Bilingual – English/Spanish preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled


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