Primary Purpose

Oversees the coordination and interface with other internal and external project proponents including the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractor and subcontractors, operations and maintenance (O&M), adjoining projects, simultaneous operations (SIMOPS), verification unit, material logistics and information technology (IT) support. Defines and implements temporary facilities on site. During site mobilization, responsible for the construction and commissioning of temporary facilities. After mobilization to site, responsible for the management of monitoring/providing feedback on the EPC contractor's day to day construction activities, ensuring work flow with site permits and ensuring that the project is constructed in accordance with all applicable permits and codes/standards the verification unit has full access to perform their function as needed. Addresses conflicts, technical specialty questions and any other construction issues that arise.

Duties and Responsibilities

Oversee and manage contractor(s) construction activities to ensure compliance with the EPC contract, applicable permits, site regulations and construction safety program.

Management of the Verification Unit.

Work with Construction Manager, Project engineering and HSSE teams to address safe design constructability to ensure the agreed sequential work is installed in a cost-effective manner.

Provide procurement with the requirements for administration of the site office and site activities.

Ensure contractor has in place necessary site labor agreements and is in compliance with required labor laws.

Monitor and support owner controlled insurance programs as applicable.

Provide necessary coordination and acts as liaison with start up and commissioning team to transition from plant commissioning and startup to plant operations.

Review, monitor and track construction schedule and progress and ensures overall project schedule compliance.

Review and authorize validity of contractor payment application.

Review and recommend resolutions regarding contractual disputes between owner and contractor.

Provide input to project weekly and monthly construction progress report.

Participate in regular contractor construction meetings.

Ensure safe efficient turnover of plant to Commissioning and Start-up at mechanical Completion.

Coordinate with Commissioning and Start-up Manager and engineers to facilitate start-up of the project in accordance with operations agreed system turnover plan and plant performance testing and expectations.

Manage the owner construction staff required for the project consisting of direct hires, contract employees and consultants and contractors.

Assist as needed community relations matters.

Manage compliance with proper and manufacturer required storage/preservation requirements.

Assist with project documentation, including turnover packages, as builts, red-lines etc., are completed properly.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in engineering or other technical discipline. Required

Master's Degree in engineering or other technical discipline. Preferred

Experience

Requires a minimum of eight (8) years of experience managing major mechanical construction projects including the construction of LNG, Oil & Gas, and energy infrastructure projects. Required

Experience with brownfield projects. Preferred

Background in management or construction of energy infrastructure projects. Preferred

Skills and Abilities

Must possess knowledge and understanding of environmental requirements, construction practices/techniques, construction contracting, labor contracts and rules, and project controls and scheduling. Advanced

Experience in monitoring contractor’s QA/QC performance. Advanced

Detailed knowledge of environmental and safety matters as they relate to the energy industry. Advanced

Self-starter with proven leadership abilities, strong interpersonal skills and problem-solving abilities. Advanced

Ability to align with the strategic direction of the company. Advanced

Demonstrated project management skills. Advanced

Strong negotiation skills. Advanced

Team player with demonstrated ability to work with, influence and manage a team to get results. Advanced

Strong communication skills, both written and oral. Advanced

Proficient computer skills including project management, spreadsheets, database, word processing, and presentation software. Advanced

Strong knowledge of engineering and construction standards, materials, and companies/vendors processes. Advanced

Ability to manage scheduled field work and budgets. Advanced

Bilingual - English/Spanish. Intermediate

Licenses and Certifications

Professional Engineer (PE). Preferred

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