Construction Manager - SAGD

Job Overview:

SUMMARY The SAGD Construction Manager owns site-wide construction delivery of SAGD Above Ground Pipelines, Central processing facilities and well pads— setting the execution plan, resourcing, and the safety and quality expectations that the Superintendents execute, and is accountable for site cost, schedule and turnover in accordance with company and client policies, procedures, codes, goals and objectives. The SAGD Construction Manager reports to the Project Manager and directs the site Superintendents.

JOB DUTIES Lead project start-up activities; planning, requisitions, client approvals

Development of detailed Project Construction Execution Plans, including constructability, module receipt and setting sequence, and tie-in strategy

Lead development of Project schedule and work plans; integrates engineering, procurement and module delivery dates into the field sequence

Own and maintain the project activity risk matrix; directs mitigation across all areas

Develop and maintain the site manpower, equipment and camp plan; forecast ramp-up, rotation coverage and demobilization

Lead Plan development for Mobilization and Demobilization Own the site interface with client Construction and Operations leadership; secure permits, isolations and tie-in windows for brownfield scope on live SAGD facilities

Provide direction to the Superintendents responsible for project execution; piping, structural, mechanical, electrical & instrumentation, civil, insulation and coatings, as well as equipment and transportation

Set the site safety agenda and meeting cadence; chair the weekly site safety meeting and attend crew toolbox meetings

Review THA/JSA/OHA quality with the HSE Advisor and correct trends across the site

Own site safety initiatives and HSE deliverables; assign them to the Superintendents and verify completion

Chair the daily site-wide debrief with Superintendents and subcontractor management

Manage subcontractor scope, performance and coordination; chair subcontractor progress meetings and enforce contractual obligations

Own site staffing, succession and performance management; assess the Superintendents and address gaps

Own the client construction relationship and the commercial relationship with site subcontractors and vendors

Consolidate area reports into the daily site report and issue it to the Project Manager and the client

Verify earned progress against Rules of Credit before it is reported, and articulate site progress to the client and Primoris Present the shift report at the client construction meeting

Review, validate and develop project change orders; quantify hours and schedule impact before submission

Accountable for project spending; approves field cost mitigation decisions

Review project quality and HSE deliverable progress across the site Direct system completion and turnover; walkdowns, punch list close-out, hydrotest and reinstatement, and handover of turnover packages to the client

Other duties as requiredQUALIFICATIONSBachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field is preferred; equivalent work experience is acceptable

Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in heavy industrial construction, with time served in Superintendent and Construction Manager roles

Demonstrated experience leading multi-discipline SAGD, oil sands or gas plant site construction, including brownfield tie-ins on operating facilitiesCSTS-20

Leadership for Safety Excellence (LSE)
Legislative Awareness First Aid w/AEDDefensive DrivingH2S Alive Ground Disturbance Level II Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) or Gold Seal Certification is considered an assetNCSO or CSO designation is considered an asset SKILLSAbility to build a construction execution plan that survives contact with the field — sequencing, access, laydown, heavy lift and module set logistics

Strong command of subcontract administration, back charges and the commercial consequences of field direction

Sound understanding of energy isolation, permitting and simultaneous operations requirements on a live SAGD facility

Skilled determination of critical construction path and of the schedule impact of engineering and module delivery slippage

Strong understanding of construction safety, quality control and project controls, including earned value and Rules of Credit Ability to quantify activities, materials and supplies and to challenge quantities reported from the field

Assertiveness and self-assurance in presenting and supporting conclusions to the client;…