Construction Manager- Refinery & Seismic Upgrade

Construction Manager – Refinery & Seismic Upgrade

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. We transform partnerships across real estate, infrastructure, energy, and natural resources to deliver outcomes that improve people’s lives.

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Construction Manager to serve as the lead representative of the owner for a landmark refinery for a large Oil & Gas client. This seismic strengthening project requires full‑time on‑site presence 4 days a week.

• Lead and coordinate pre‑construction and construction efforts for phased seismic upgrades of an occupied Oil & Gas refinery setting.
• Oversee schedule, budget, quality assurance, safety, and code compliance efforts.
• Implement construction management procedures and prepare official communications.
• Support environmental documentation (CEQA/NEPA), constructability reviews, GMP development, and field inspections.
• Ensure effective stakeholder communication and engagement throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct regular project status meetings and provide detailed progress reports to senior management.
• Develop and implement risk management strategies to mitigate potential project challenges.
• Foster a collaborative and productive work environment among all project team members.

• Minimum 15 years’ experience as a project/construction manager, with proven success leading seismic retrofit projects.
• Demonstrated experience in CMAR delivery and leading consultant teams.
• Expertise in negotiating contracts and managing change orders.
• Strong understanding of construction safety regulations and best practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• In-depth knowledge of building codes, regulations, and compliance requirements.

Preferred: 5+ years of real estate or Oil & Gas or refinery experience.

The salary range for this full‑time role is $140K–170K per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package. Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate’s experience and qualifications.

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Mid‑Senior Level

Full‑time

Project Management

Industries:
Construction, Civil Engineering, and Business Consulting and Services