Superintendent Construction

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Job Profile Summary:

The Superintendent Construction is responsible for the supervision of construction/facilities activities on location, including safety and environmental compliance, contractor performance, cost management, and other activities on construction projects. The role oversees new lease roads, locations, batteries, facilities, and pipeline construction and necessary rework as needed to existing roads, locations, batteries, facilities, and pipelines. The role leads and oversees project planning, supervision, and documentation for personnel safety and construction related operations and collaborates effectively with landowners, engineers, supply chain, landmen, geologists, state/province and local officials, and construction vendors and their staff. The role identifies opportunities for efficiency gains in construction operations and fosters a culture of continuous improvement within the construction teams. The role is pivotal in ensuring the successful coordination and execution of new construction projects and rework activities, contributing to the overall success of E&P operations.

Job Description:

• Oversees new construction projects, including lease roads, well locations, facilities, and pipelines and collaborates with team members to develop project plans and schedules.
• Reviews and approves invoices submitted for payment by vendors, and leads tasks involved with project planning.
• Supervises the daily activities of foreman and PICs, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and project specifications and implements quality assurance/quality control measures to maintain high standards of workmanship in construction projects.
• Oversees construction for a geographic or functional area, ensuring a safe work environment, providing direct leadership, and efficiently delegating duties for effective performance.
• Leads and directs a team of supervisors, recommending and administering plans to maximize productivity, reduce costs, and improve efficiencies in construction processes.
• Reviews all incidents within area of responsibility and participates in root cause analysis, assuring that all corrective actions resulting from incident investigations are completed.
• Reviews project costs on an ongoing basis to ensure that projects remain within budget, interacts with company personnel to coordinate construction activities, and evaluates construction requirements for upcoming projects.
• Ensures compliance with laws and regulations, stops work if unsafe conditions arise, and maintains positive relationships with federal, state/province, and local representatives for effective coordination and operational success.
• Assures all construction documentation required for permanent construction file is assembled and communicates with construction contractors regarding issues including safety performance, project scheduling, quality assurance/quality control, and costs.
• Guides and mentors, the team, actively contributing to employee selection, performance management, compensation management, career development, and overseeing operational processes.

Education:

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

Experience:

• 10+ years of relevant experience with 4-6 years of supervisory experience, preferably in E&P Operations specializing in Pipeline Construction, Facilities Construction, and Construction Codes and Standards or a related field. Industry experience is preferred.

Certifications:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) (preferred)
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) (preferred)
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Certifications (preferred)

Competencies:

• Stakeholder Relationships
• Prioritization
• Innovation
• Team Management
• Strategic Thinking

Skills:

• Pipeline Construction
• Project Management
• Safety Standards
• Troubleshooting
• Facility Management
• Cost Management
• Operational Efficiency
• Regulatory Knowledge
• Budget & Resource Management
• Planning and Organizing

This job profile describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.

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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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