Devon Energy

Construction Foreman

Gillette, WY

Full-time

About This Job

At Devon, we will offer you a career full of energy and unmatched opportunities to solve today’s greatest challenges. Innovation, creative problem-solving and positive change happen when people step out of their comfort zone and think differently. Our values, workplace practices, wellness programs, benefits and compensation are aimed at helping employees manage their unique personal life and care for their families so they can focus on contributing to the fullest.

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Supervises and coordinates new construction projects, including lease roads, well locations, batteries, facilities, and pipelines and collaborates with team members to develop project plans and schedules.

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Assembles required project documents such as specifications, drawings, payment schedules, and other business documents related to the work, reviews and approves invoices submitted for payment by vendors, and coordinates and performs tasks involved with project planning.

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Supervises the daily activities of direct reports and inspectors, ensuring compliance with safety protocols, quality standards, and project specifications and provides assistance in daily operations, addressing challenges, and making real-time decisions.

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Leads and supervises a team to ensure safety, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with regulations, overseeing day-to-day operations and personnel development.

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Ensures regulatory compliance in construction activities, maintains a safe and ethical work environment, and mentors, trains, and develops staff to achieve operational excellence.

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Upholds and promotes a strong safety culture by enforcing safety procedures and conducting regular safety meetings and participates in safety inspections, incident investigations, and the implementation of corrective actions.

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Demonstrates and promotes safe and ethical behavior at all times and possesses the right and obligation to stop work if unsafe conditions exist or are suspected, applying company policies throughout the team's operations.

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Interacts with company personnel to coordinate construction activities and communicates construction activities to landowners as necessary for project completion.

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Assembles and reviews construction documentation required for permanent construction file and communicates with construction contractors regarding issues including safety performance, project scheduling, quality assurance/quality control, and costs.

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Guides and mentors the team, actively contributing to employee selection, performance management, compensation management, career development, and overseeing operational processes.

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Works closely with the project engineer and planning teams to ensure all changes and upgrades are incorporated prior to the initiation of the ORR and supports operations with the scheduling, release, and closure of the ORR process. Education:

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High School Diploma/General Education Diploma (GED)/Higher Secondary education and/or commensurate work experience is required. Associate's Degree in Construction Management, Business Administration or any other related discipline is preferred.

Experience

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6+ years of relevant experience with 1-3 years of supervisory experience, preferably in E&P Operations specializing in Pipeline Construction, Facilities Maintenance, and Construction Codes and Standards or a related field. Industry experience is preferred.

Certifications

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Project Management Professional (PMP) (preferred)

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Certified Construction Manager (CCM) (preferred)

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Project Management Professional (PMP) (preferred)

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Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Certifications (preferred)

Competencies

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Stakeholder Relationships

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Prioritization

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Innovation

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Team Management

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Strategic Thinking

Skills

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Pipeline Construction

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Project Management

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Safety Standards

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Troubleshooting

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Facility Management

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Cost Management

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Operational Efficiency

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Regulatory Knowledge

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Vendor Management

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Planning and Organizing

Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

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