Construction Lead III

Airswift is looking for a Construction Lead III to work for a major O&G company in the George West, TX, for an initial 12-months assignment with high possibility of being extended.

Purpose

We exist to deliver energy to the world-today and tomorrow. With over a century of experience, we have focused on discovering, developing, and producing oil and gas in the regions where we operate. As one of the few global companies offering integrated energy solutions, we work closely with governments and customers to meet evolving energy demands.

Core Business Areas

Our operations are structured around three primary business segments:

• Production & Operations

• Gas & Low Carbon Energy

• Customers & Products

• These are supported by global capabilities in Supply, Trading & Shipping.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Construction Lead at 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 company policies. Key responsibilities include leading and supervising construction crews, safety system testing teams, crane operations, gas lift/wellhead compression commissioning, and artificial lift installations. The role involves participating in engineering design reviews, interpreting P&IDs, conducting site walkdowns, selecting appropriate materials, developing bills of materials, and monitoring project costs.

The Construction Lead will collaborate closely with operations and facilities engineering teams to upgrade existing systems, focusing on improving reliability, production efficiency, and HSE performance. The role requires strong skills in Construction Management, Supervision, Regulatory Compliance, Oil & Gas Wellhead Equipment, Reporting & Analytics, Commissioning Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Process Optimization, and Industrial Air Compressors. Effective Communication Skills and expertise in Oil & Gas (Plunger Lift Systems), IBM Maximo Asset Management, HSSE, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), SAP MM (Materials Management), Brics

CAD, Logistics Management, and Sigma

XL are essential.

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 the ability to ensure the effective working of the Permit to Work system.

Adherence to Code of Conduct, Values, and Behaviors, as well as all company health, safety, security, and environmental (HSSE) practices and procedures, is mandatory.

Key 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 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 and 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, and critical safety systems.

• Lead the planning…