Area Construction Manager - PVC (NMD)

Bechtel Oil, Gas & Chemicals Incorporated; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced construction supervisor to lead field operations for a major petrochemical project in Houston. This role involves ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards while managing a diverse team of contractors and engineers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction management, with at least 15 years of relevant experience. Join a dynamic team that values diversity and innovation, contributing to impactful projects that shape the future of infrastructure and energy. This opportunity promises a rewarding career path with robust benefits and a commitment to professional growth.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Professional Development Programs

Flexible Work Hours

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 15-20 years of relevant work experience in construction.
• Strong knowledge of engineering disciplines and construction technologies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee jobsite operations and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Coordinate construction schedules and manage field workforce effectively.

Skills

Construction Management

Project Management

Engineering Knowledge

Safety Management

Jobsite Management

Education

Degree in Engineering or Scientific Discipline

Specialized Courses in Construction Management

Job description

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• Relocation Authorized:National/International - Single
• Telework Type:Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location:Houston, TX

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Bechtel is seeking to expand its decades long relationship with Reliance by providing Project Management Consultant (PMC) Services and Engineering Procurement and Construction Management (EPCM) Services for offsites and utilities (OSBL) for a multi-billion-dollar upgrade / expansion of existing petrochemical facilities in India. Reliance plans to augment its existing petrochemical facilities in Dahej, Gujarat, and Nagothane, Maharashtra, to expand its PVC capacity. The PMC Services will be led out of India with personnel deployed in Mumbai region, the project sites in India, as well as several key contractor locations across India. The EPCM Services for OSBL will be led out of Bechtel’s India offices.The positions on this project will start as assignment in Nagothane.

Job Summary:

Assigned to a field construction organization in a supervisory or managerial position. Responsible for the organization and direction of construction and related activities within assigned area of responsibility, which may be a single area, multi-area or a multi-discipline construction project. May be the primary client contact for all jobsite activities or may coordinate with client's resident representatives on jobsite activities within assigned area of operations. Responsibilities are to ensure assigned jobsite operations are in compliance with design/specifications, completion on schedule, within budget and to required safety and quality standards.

Job Dimensions

• Supervision Received
  • Receives technical and operational direction from the Site Manager.
• Supervision Exercised
  • Provides technical and administrative direction to construction engineers, coordinators, administrators, and other construction contractor representatives as assigned.
• Contacts
  • Jobsite contacts are with clients and their representatives, construction contractors, suppliers, design engineering, supply chain, planning, project management and others as assigned within the area of responsibility.
  • Office contacts are with all levels of construction, engineering, and other functional support groups.
  • Maintains continuous direct contacts with client representatives, subcontractors, and suppliers. #LI-TH1
Major Responsibilities:
• Responsible for jobsite operations including onsite activities of construction contractors, suppliers, clients and their representatives and others as may be assigned within the area of responsibility.
• Responsible for the field workforce organization to ensure the jobsite organization is comprised of qualified and knowledgeable personnel and ensures effective personnel utilization.
• Establishes, coordinates, and implements construction schedules, craft professional deployment, and material and equipment requirements. Controls jobsite expenditures in assigned area for labor, equipment, material and services and ensures field operations are within budget.
• Responsible for overall supervision of personnel in assigned area of responsibility. Ensures performance evaluations are conducted on assigned personnel and counseling programs are maintained. Ensures subordinate personnel receive progressive training to enable them to assume additional responsibilities.
• Responsible for craft resources as assigned and coordinates the activities with designated manager and corporate craft resources department. Administers a security plan and coordinates the activities with corporate security department. Responsible for administration of assigned area(s) contractual activities. Participates in contracts and subcontracts technical bid evaluations.
• Plans and implements procedures to ensure construction operations are continuously adhering to engineering designs, specifications, safety standards, quality standards, schedule and budget.
• Responsible for coordination of construction operations to ensure they coincide with the overall established schedules. Maintains relationships with the client and their representatives, as assigned.
• Ensures that Bechtel and local/national regulatory safety codes, requirements and standards are being complied with in assigned area of responsibility. Ensures the Zero Accident Philosophy is incorporated into all aspects of construction operations. Actively participates in scheduled safety meetings.
• Performs general administrative functions inherent in jobsite supervisory positions. Ensures project policies and procedures are fully implemented. Establishes field procedures and objectives within the project policies and procedures, as necessitated by conditions at a jobsite.
Education and Experience Requirements:
• A recognized degree in an engineering or scientific discipline, or Specialized courses in construction management, and/or Prior work experience leading to a thorough understanding of the knowledge described above. Minimum 15-20 years of relevant work experience.
Required Knowledge and Skills:
• Knowledge of all phases of construction operations relating to field activities of engineering disciplines, construction technologies and jobsite management.
• Knowledge of Bechtel's Zero Accident Philosophy.
• Knowledge of the Project ES&H Handbook, the Supervisors ES&H Manual, the Project Safety Management Plan and the Bechtel Core Processes.
• Knowledge of the Project Construction Environmental Control Plan.

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