Construction Manager

Location: George West

Job Title: Construction Lead

Our Vision: Rig Up is where the best workers power the world's most successful projects. We are united by a common mission: to deliver services and technology that fundamentally change how skilled workers and the businesses they serve get hard work done.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Construction Lead who thrives in a dynamic, hands-on, field-based environment. The selected candidate will be responsible for managing brownfield upstream well-site construction projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and industry best practices.

This role involves leading and supervising construction crews, safety system testing teams, crane operations, gas lift/wellhead compression commissioning, and artificial lift installations. The Construction Lead will collaborate closely with operations and facilities engineering teams to upgrade existing systems, focusing on improving reliability, production efficiency, and health, safety, and environmental (HSE) performance.

The successful candidate will perform both preventative and corrective construction maintenance activities, ensuring safe construction practices and compliance with all essential operating procedures. They will also be responsible for initiating improved construction practices to drive down project costs and downtime while increasing safety. This role demands strong project management skills, critical thinking, diagnostic and reasoning abilities, and commitment to maintaining the highest standards of workplace safety and environmental compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage brownfield upstream well-site construction projects, ensuring adherence to industry standards and best practices
• Demonstrate proven project management skills and actively participate in engineering design reviews to ensure project alignment with construction industry expectations
• Interpret P&IDs (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams) and conduct site walkdowns for pending projects, ensuring all site conditions are accurately documented and addressed
• Select appropriate materials and develop comprehensive bills of materials to support project requirements
• Monitor project costs meticulously and provide oversight of contractor work to ensure budget adherence and cost-efficiency
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of industry regulations and standards
• Initiate and implement improved construction practices aimed at reducing project costs and enhancing site safety
• Perform corrective maintenance through effective troubleshooting, analysis, and problem-solving techniques
• Provide day-to-day management of contractor work and operational priorities, ensuring alignment with project goals
• Ensure safe construction practices through rigorous application of energy isolation, LOTO (Lockout/Tagout), and critical safety systems
• Lead the planning and execution of construction projects, coordinating resources and timelines effectively
• Coordinate with both office-based and field engineers to address project-related matters and ensure seamless project execution
• Ensure compliance with all essential operating procedures and practices for the construction discipline, maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency
• Report activities that could impact the safe operation of processes and/or systems, including potential process safety and operational optimization issues
• Ensure the effective working of the Permit to Work system, maintaining strict control and documentation of work permits
• Model organizational values and behaviors, fostering a culture of integrity and respect
• Follow all applicable rules, guidelines, and health, safety, security, and environmental (HSSE) practices and procedures, ensuring a safe working environment for all team members

Skills and Qualifications

Required Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in project management within the oil and gas construction industry, with a focus on well-site construction projects
• Proven experience in managing brownfield upstream well-site construction projects
• Demonstrated ability to lead construction crews and oversee contractor work effectively
• Experience in energy…