Construction Manager

Job Highlights

Company Profile

CB&I is the world’s leading designer and builder of storage facilities, tanks, and terminals. The company provides world-class storage solutions for even the most complex energy infrastructure projects.

Job Profile

The company is searching for a Construction Manager who will direct all site supervision and is directly responsible for resource planning and site construction resources including; labor, tools, equipment, site services, housing, and transportation to ensure that the work is completed to standards and specifications and within the project budgets.

Directly reports to Operations Management and routinely interacts with production craft, subcontractors, and clients/customers.

Education Level

• Bachelors in Construction Management or Engineering or equivalent general construction experience

Work Experience

• 20+ years in the construction field with 10+ years of management-level experience
• Knowledge of relent industry codes and standards (OSHA, API, ASME, AWWA, NCCCR, etc. – certifications preferred)
• Knowledge of relevant welding codes, standards, processes, and equipment (certifications preferred)
• Associated construction certifications preferred (Health, Safety, and Environmental practices, inspection and operation of construction equipment, hoisting and lifting equipment, rigging, etc.)

Duties/Responsibilities

• Accountable for the functional direction, coordination, and performance of all on-site construction operations and support departments including field management, quality, safety, material management, procurement, construction engineering, human resources, business services, industrial relations, and facility turnover
• Accountable for the functional direction, coordination, and performance of all on-site construction operations and support departments including field management, quality, safety, material management, procurement, construction engineering, human resources, business services, industrial relations, and facility turnover
• Advise management of developments that could affect project profit, schedule, costs, or client relations
• Assure that construction work is performed within the budget and schedule constraints of the project controls change/scope creep, ensuring that all scope changes are quickly and properly documented and that change orders are approved before the performance of work
• Client Relations’ Ensure Client and Company meet contractual requirements Ensure scope changes are managed and amendments to cost and schedule are executed promptly Maintain excellence in relationships between the Client/Customer and the company
• Coordinate and interface with others as required to execute the construction plan and ensure that labor, equipment, and materials are available to support the construction effort
• Delegate responsibilities and authority to subordinates for the planning and execution of the work
• Develop a construction organizational plan commensurate with the requirements of the Project
• Ensure each direct report has a full understanding of the Project Execution Plan and other information pertinent to construction execution, and lead the team to deliver a successful project
• Ensure performance evaluations are conducted on assigned personnel
• Ensures subordinate personnel receive progressive training to enable them to assume additional responsibilities
• Maintain a chronological record of the project history by having the minutes of meetings and telephone conversations documented. Confirm in writing all significant instructions given to site supervision or received from the Client/Customer
• Manage the scope of work by identifying change conditions or work outside of the scope
• Monitor and control cost, schedule, progress, and productivity including analyzing deviations and taking action to correct negative trends
• Promote an atmosphere of open and honest communication between the company and Owner, with the goal of excellence in customer relationships.
• Provide constructability input during the design
• Represent the company in its role as a member of the total project team (owner, other contractors, and the general community)
• Typical Remit: Responsible for all site activities for large projects or a regional project portfolio having 250,000 to 1 million construction man-hours or a total installed cost between USD 50MM and USD 400MM
• Understand contract requirements
• Visit sites for pending projects and evaluate site conditions and extraordinary requirements

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• A mature business and technical acumen coupled with a drive to achieve results
• Ability to work and build credibility across the business, up to and including senior management level
• Adaptability and agility to learn and contribute in varying and complex environments
• Business presence and polish
• Demonstrated business partnering skills with the ability to influence the organization
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
• Knowledge of CB&I products and markets
• Mentally agile and ability to multi-task and manage tight deadlines
• Proactively embraces and promotes the company’s values and culture, including diversity and inclusion and a healthy and safe work environment
• Proactively identifies and solves complex problems
• Proven negotiating ability with high emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Organizational Structure

• Adherence to Quality and HSES Standards and Expectations
• Compliance with all regulatory and legal requirements including implementation of all aspects of the HSES policies and procedures
• Management of site employees per Company Policies and standards
• Organizational Level: Example: N4+
• Performance of Construction Schedules and Costs
• Reports to: Operations Management
• Work location: Regional operations office – May be temporarily assigned to Project Sites Common Performance Metrics

Employer’s Statement

CB&I is an Equal Opportunity Employer.