Construction Manager

JAB Recruitment; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel ~50%

12-month assignment

Job summary

JAB Recruitment has partnered with a leading energy infrastructure company to hire a Construction Manager (Contract) in Houston, TX. You will oversee large-scale capital projects across natural gas and energy facilities as an owner’s representative, guiding EPC contractors from mobilization through turnover.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in oil & gas construction, 5-7+ years leading teams on major projects, and willingness to travel about 50%.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of construction experience in oil & gas facilities.
• 5-7+ years leading construction teams on large capital projects.
• Experience with compressor stations, pump stations, processing facilities, brownfield projects.
• Extensive experience managing EPC contractors; knowledge of Mechanical Completion, Project Turnover, QA/QC; valid driver's license; travel approx. 50%.

Responsibilities

• Lead all field construction activities while promoting a strong safety culture.
• Manage multiple EPC contractors and subcontractors across concurrent capital projects.
• Ensure construction activities are executed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Operations, Project Management, Procurement, and Regulatory teams.
• Monitor contractor productivity, scheduling, and overall execution.
• Oversee field changes, inspections, QA/QC, and commissioning support.
• Manage mechanical completion, punch lists, turnover documentation, and project closeout.
• Identify schedule risks, remove barriers, and drive milestones.
• Lead contractor meetings and resolve field issues to maintain momentum.

Skills

Leadership

Safety culture

Communication

Stakeholder management

Job description

Construction Manager (Contract) | Houston, TX | Midstream Capital Projects | Owner's Representative | 12-Month Assignment

Please Note:

• Candidates must be authorized to work in the US indefinitely without present or future need for visa sponsorship.
• Travel approximately 50%
• No C2C

Our client, a leading energy infrastructure company, is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to oversee the safe and successful execution of large-scale capital projects across natural gas and energy facilities.

This is an owner-side construction leadership role responsible for managing EPC contractors, coordinating multiple active projects, and driving construction execution from project mobilization through mechanical completion, commissioning, and final turnover.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all field construction activities while promoting a strong safety culture.
• Manage multiple EPC contractors and subcontractors across concurrent capital projects.
• Ensure construction activities are executed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Operations, Project Management, Procurement, and Regulatory teams throughout project execution.
• Monitor contractor productivity, staffing, schedule performance, and overall execution.
• Oversee field changes, construction inspections, QA/QC activities, and commissioning support.
• Manage mechanical completion, punch lists, turnover documentation, and project closeout.
• Identify schedule risks, remove execution barriers, and drive project milestones.
• Lead contractor meetings and resolve field issues to maintain project momentum.

Required Qualifications

• 15+ years of construction experience supporting oil & gas facilities
• 5-7+ years leading construction teams on large capital projects
• Proven experience with:
• Compressor stations
• Pump stations
• Processing facilities
• Brownfield construction projects
• Extensive experience managing EPC contractors.
• Strong knowledge of:
• Mechanical Completion
• Project Turnover
• QA/QC processes
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to travel approximately 50% as project needs require.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of API, ASME, and welding inspection practices.
• Familiarity with ASME B31.3, B31.4, B31.8, API, and OSHA standards.
• Experience supporting commissioning and startup activities.

Ideal Background

We're looking for a construction leader who has successfully delivered major industrial capital projects and thrives in fast-paced execution environments.

Ideal candidates will have experience managing:

• $25M-$250M+ capital construction projects
• Multiple EPC contractors and subcontractors simultaneously
• Pipeline, compressor station, and facility construction
• Mechanical completion, commissioning, and project turnover
• Schedule-critical projects requiring strong field leadership and decisive problem-solving

Desired Skills

• Strong leadership and field presence
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management
• Contractor performance management
• Conflict resolution and negotiation
• High accountability and ownership
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Results-driven mindset with a focus on safety, quality, schedule, and execution

JAB Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship status, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status. EOE/M/F/D/V