Construction Manager, Projects

Overview

Boardwalk Pipelines is hiring a Construction Manager, Growth Projects for our Lafayette, LA office. This role leads a project construction team responsible for growth expansion projects including pipelines, compressor stations, and underground storage and liquid handling facilities. The position reports to the Supervisor of Construction, Growth.

• Provide leadership to a project construction team responsible for growth expansion projects (pipelines, compressor stations, underground storage and liquid handling facilities).
• Collaborate with various BWP groups to scope, plan, construct, and maintain a safe and efficient pipeline system and facilities, ensuring compliance with Company, PHMSA, regulatory, and professional requirements while meeting safety, budget, schedule, and documentation targets.
• Communicate with internal and external customers to understand requirements and deliver in a cost-effective manner; become knowledgeable of the entire BWP system and coordinate with Field Operations leadership.
• Maintain an active field presence to drive quality of work, contractor performance, scheduling, reporting, troubleshooting, and provide real-time feedback and forward planning.
• Oversee third-party vendors, manage costs, and negotiate discrepancies.
• Ensure timely project completion documentation and as-builts.
• Participate in planning and constructability reviews during project development and design.
• Collaborate with Project Management on scoping, estimating, scheduling, quality assurance, RFIs, Change Orders, and other issues to ensure safe, timely, and cost-effective execution.
• Ensure familiarity with BWP construction specs, contract policies, OSHA and safety expectations, and environmental, land, safety, and security requirements; maintain compliance during construction.
• Must live within 45 minutes of a BWP facility and be willing to travel extensively across the BWP system; long days may be required.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in construction of major growth projects (pipeline, compression, liquid facilities and storage).
• Progressive thinker with openness to technology improvements.
• Strong oral/written communication, administrative/organizational and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to safety.
• Ability to drive change and improve processes; self-motivated with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong knowledge of industry regulatory codes, standards, and requirements.
• Strong computer skills (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-stress environment.
• Ability to read drawings and interpret/implement BWP construction specs, contract documents, drawings, alignment sheets, line lists, and O&M manuals.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders; drive to stay current on technology, industry standards, materials, and regulations.
• Ability to travel for extended periods.

Note:

Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

• Minimum 10 years of experience in design, construction and/or operation of natural gas and/or liquid facilities.
• Project management experience on natural gas and/or liquids maintenance, integrity, and growth projects.
• Active involvement in industry programs, committees and initiatives.
• Proficient in contract development, interpretation, and conformance.

• Technology Degree or Certification(s) in a relevant technical field.

• B.S. Degree in a technical field.

• Boardwalk Pipelines, LP maintains a drug-free workplace and requires pre-employment drug and substance abuse testing.
• Boardwalk Pipelines, LP is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.