Overview
About Fairweather
Fairweather is a trusted service provider in Alaska, delivering specialized solutions in remote and Arctic environments. Our mission is to support operations with safety, integrity, and excellence. We offer a dynamic and inclusive work environment, ensuring our employees are equipped with the tools and support needed for success.
Why You Should Work for Us
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Supportive and collaborative work culture
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Commitment to employee safety and well-being
Total Rewards & Benefits
• Medical Coverage: Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) plans, including medical, dental, and vision
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) up to 4% company match.
• Insurance: Short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and voluntary supplemental coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free counseling and support services
• Paid Holidays: Observance of major federal holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Health and dependent care options
Job Description
General Description
The Construction Engineer is a specialist that supports the Construction Supervisor(s) and construction contractors during the planning (FEL2+) and execution of discrete construction campaigns for one or more projects. The role is based in the Anchorage office with trips to the field as needed for surveys, ad hoc troubleshooting, etc. During the planning phase, the Construction Engineer supports constructability assessments, schedule preparation, and input to installation work packs. Once the construction contractor mobilizes to the field for execution, the Construction Engineer maintains support to the field by resolving construction queries, expediting material shortfalls and facilitating the provision of engineering support as required.
Primary Responsibilities
General
• Demonstrate active and visible support for Incident-Free Culture (IFC) principles. Conduct IFC workshops, as needed.
• Support the Human Performance principles and becoming a better Learning Organization by understanding/learning from the employees who conduct the work.
• Ensure all files, information, e-mail, etc. comply with COPA document and records management (DRM) policy.
• Fully utilize CPMS AK standards and practices on all projects appropriate with project size and risk.
Construction Support
• Implement the COP Constructability Standard for all assigned projects.
• Prepare fabrication/construction scopes of work for contract call-offs and lead development of the construction execution plan with contracting partners.
• Support the Construction Supervisor in planning and ensuring readiness for a discrete campaign, i.e. installation work packs, materials & logistics, small fabrication, camps & aviation, temporary equipment, provision of laydown space, etc.
• Participate in project risk sessions and lead development of construction-related risk mitigations.
• Review construction contractor schedules and estimates, integrating with materials management, engineering and other functions to ensure robustness.
• Coordinate with the Delivery function to implement the Construction Completions and Handover process (CPMSAK-CON-PR-AK704).
• Support the field during the execution phase (post mobilization) in ensuring timely response to construction queries, expediting materials & fabrication, and facilitating engineering support as needed.
• Monitor execution cost and schedule progress in the field relative to the baseline set during the planning phase, identifying problems early and influencing the contractor to put in place mitigation/recovery plans.
Required Skills And Experience
• Experienced planner (>5 years) with oil and gas facilities
• Knowledge of construction industry standards and methodologies
• Knowledge of detailed engineering/construction management
• Knowledge of cost reporting and analysis, budgeting, and forecasting
Leadership Competencies
The following competencies are critical to success in this role.
• Partners Collaboratively
• Communicates Effectively
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
A review of this position has excluded marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.
This job description is not an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.