Construction Manager

Construction Manager

The role of Construction Manager (CM) within the Energy Transfer, E&C Department involves overseeing the construction of capital projects, which include pipelines and midstream facilities such as measurement stations, crude terminals, storage facilities, pump stations, compressor stations, dehydration facilities, and processing facilities.

CM is responsible for supporting Project Managers with pre-construction activities including cost estimate development, pipeline route reconnaissance, constructability assessments, inspection planning, construction schedule duration estimates, contract development/review, services and material bidding process, and contractor and vendor selection.

Upon start of construction, responsibilities include but are not limited to planning and coordinating construction activity, material delivery, staffing plans, construction documentation, review of RFI's, and all work involving construction crews and inspectors for assigned projects. Position requires strong communication and coordination with internal project stakeholders including Project Manager, Operations, Measurement, and support Departments along with external Stakeholders including contractors, customers, landowners, and Federal/State regulators and entities.

A CM will also identify, train, and manage qualified inspectors, monitor construction expenses, and provide routine updates to the project manager. The role requires a detailed knowledge of company policies and procedures, industry practices, construction standards, welding procedures, documentation requirements, and OSHA and PHMSA rules and regulations.

Responsibilities include active participation in project team meetings, providing oversight and collaboration on a daily basis with inspection staff and contract construction personnel, responsible for providing construction support and working with Engineering & Construction Project Managers/Engineers, Area Operations and Measurement staff, 3rd Party Engineering firms and contractors to assist in project design, estimating, and scheduling, direct involvement in contractor bid process, incorporation of lessons learned from previous projects, construction and inspection management, responsible for construction-related activities on projects, works closely with Construction Management Support Services to collaborate with subject matter experts on complex technical challenges, and drive construction schedules to meet project and company objectives.

Education & Experience Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in engineering and/or equivalent work experience with 8+ years of construction management experience, candidate must have proven safe driving record and valid driver's license, required to carry a cell phone and is subject to call out 24 hours a day at any time for emergency response, 7 days a week and extended workdays and/or workweeks.

Required Skills & Knowledge include industry certification in an inspection area, strong knowledge of industry codes and standards, knowledge of OSHA PSM and PHMSA DOT requirements and determine relative contractor OQ requirements for projects, knowledgeable Microsoft Office & Microsoft Project, ability to develop construction standards, read construction plans/drawings, and infer from design to construction completion, ability to coordinate cost resolution, construction contracts, change orders, etc.,

strong computer, communication, problem-solving, analytical and organizational skills, people skills to successfully interact and lead people from multiple departments and entities to support successful project results, knowledge and foresight on midstream construction sequencing to support proper site productivity, be a champion and leader to site personnel safety ensuring all parties work towards an incident and injury free environment, and maintain high ethical standards in all job aspects and zero tolerance for non-compliance with Partnership policies.

Working Conditions include job duties are performed outside in all types of inclement weather, frequent overnight travel required; over 50%, frequent visits to industrial/manufacturing settings which may include hazardous material and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditional and loud machinery, and ability to work non-standard work hours as needed or required to meet deadlines.