Tank Field Project Lead - Oil & Gas Construction

Tank Field Project Construction Manager in the Michigan and Illinois area

Buckeye Partners is currently seeking a Tank Field Project Construction Manager with experience managing pipeline and/or terminal construction projects in the Oil & Gas Industry to join our team.

The Field Project Construction Manager is responsible for the on-site management of construction projects, ensuring that all activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with project specifications, schedules, budgets, and quality standards. This role acts as the primary liaison between the field team, subcontractors, and project stakeholders, while also enforcing safety protocols, resolving challenges, and maintaining effective communication throughout the construction process.

This role is critical to ensuring successful project delivery and maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency on the job site.

Project Oversight

• Oversee and manage all on-site construction activities to ensure they align with project plans and timelines.
• Monitor the progress of work to ensure adherence to schedule, budget, and quality standards.
• Coordinate daily construction operations, including scheduling subcontractors, equipment, and material deliveries.

Safety Management

• Enforce compliance with all safety regulations and company policies to maintain a safe work environment.
• Conduct regular safety meetings, inspections, and audits to identify and mitigate risks.

Quality Control

• Ensure that all work meets design specifications, contract requirements, and quality standards.
• Conduct inspections to verify that materials and workmanship align with project expectations.

Team Leadership

• Supervise and provide direction to site personnel, including subcontractors, foremen, and labor crews.
• Foster a collaborative and efficient team environment while addressing conflicts and issues as they arise.

Problem-Solving

• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve construction challenges, such as delays, resource shortages, and technical issues.
• Proactively communicate changes or concerns to project managers and stakeholders.

Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain accurate daily logs of construction activities, including progress, materials used, and incidents.
• Prepare and present regular progress reports to project managers and clients.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Serve as the on-site point of contact for clients, inspectors, and other stakeholders.
• Facilitate site visits and provide updates on project status as needed.

Budget and Resource Management

• Monitor and control project costs to minimize overruns.
• Ensure efficient allocation and use of resources, including labor, equipment, and materials.

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering, or equivalent industry API and CWI certifications.
• PM Certification from Project Management Institute is desirable.
• 5+ years of experience in construction management or a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes, techniques, and materials.
• Proficiency in construction management software and tools.
• Familiarity with local building codes, regulations, and safety standards (OSHA).
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask, problem-solve, and make decisions under pressure.
• Valid driver’s license and the ability to travel to project sites.
• Minimum 75% travel to sites.

• Demonstrated aptitude in some phases of engineering, construction, and operations of pipeline, station, and terminal facilities.

• This position requires the ability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions consistent with ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• This role requires the ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• This position requires compliance with all personnel policies.

• This position requires working on active construction sites, which may involve exposure…