Construction Manager – Asset Management/Repair Services

Orbital Engineering, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage

401(k) retirement savings plan

Generous paid time off program

Job summary

Orbital Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Construction Manager for its Asset Integrity program in Houston, TX. The ideal candidate will lead repair and construction activities while ensuring safety and efficiency in project delivery. Responsibilities include coordinating field operations, managing contractor activities, and maintaining quality standards.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management, with at least 8 years of relevant experience, preferably in asset-intensive industries. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in construction coordination or industrial repair.
• Strong knowledge of inspection methodologies and industrial safety requirements.
• Experience in asset-intensive industries such as oil & gas, refining, or power generation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate repair and construction projects.
• Serve as the field point of contact for project scope and safety.
• Plan and coordinate daily field operations and logistics.

Skills

Field leadership skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Structural, Mechanical, or Civil)

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project tracking tools

Job description

Job Title

Construction Manager – Asset Management/Repair Services

Location

Remote; Must be local to Houston, TX

FLSA Classification

Exempt

Job Description

Orbital is seeking a Construction Manager to support Asset Integrity program execution and expand its Turnkey Repair Services capabilities across client facilities. This position will require 25-30% travel to client sites.

In this role, you will lead day-to-day field execution of repair activities, connecting asset condition assessments with repair implementation. As Orbital’s on-site representative, you will coordinate field teams, contractors, and client personnel to ensure work is performed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with project goals, schedules, budgets, and quality expectations.

This position is well suited for a field-focused leader who can translate inspection findings into actionable repair scopes and help grow a scalable repair service offering within a programmatic asset management environment.

Key Responsibilities

Field Execution and Project Delivery

• Lead and coordinate field execution of repair and construction projects, including follow-up repair work resulting from structural and infrastructure inspections.
• Serve as the primary field point of contact, ensuring alignment with project scope, safety requirements, and client expectations.
• Plan and coordinate daily field operations, including access, scheduling, logistics, and sequencing of repair activities.
• Track field progress, productivity, budgets, schedule performance, and communicate status, risks, and issues to project leadership.
• Support outage and shutdown execution as needed.

Repair and Construction Coordination

• Coordinate repair and construction activities across structural, mechanical, civil, and asset integrity scopes.
• Support delivery of turnkey repair solutions from initial scope development through project closeout.
• Coordinate contractors, subcontractors, materials, and equipment to support efficient field execution.
• Assist with mobilization planning, field logistics, and work sequencing across multiple assets and facilities.
• Monitor repair progress, field productivity, and adherence to cost and schedule targets.

Field Support, Quality, and QA/QC

• Serve as the field liaison among clients, contractors, inspectors, and engineering teams.
• Verify that repair work is completed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Support QA/QC documentation, field reporting, and project closeout records.
• Assist in developing and implementing work packages and repair execution plans.
• Identify field issues and coordinate timely resolution with engineering and client stakeholders.

Safety, Quality, and Compliance

• Enforce Orbital and client safety policies across all inspection and repair activities.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA/MSHA requirements, client procedures, and site‑specific safety standards.
• Participate in pre‑job planning, job hazard analyses, and safety meetings.
• Ensure work aligns with Orbital’s Quality Management System and client‑specific standards.
• Promote consistency, repeatability, and continuous improvement in field execution and data quality.

Team, Client, and Program Coordination

• Coordinate field personnel, inspectors, technicians, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Provide oversight and mentoring to junior field staff.
• Maintain strong working relationships with client operations, maintenance, and engineering teams.
• Support proposal development, estimating, scope definition, and client discussions.
• Identify and help develop repair opportunities stemming from inspection and engineering projects.
• Contribute to the continued growth and improvement of Orbital’s Repair Services and field execution capabilities.

Other Duties

• Note that this job posting does not list all duties and responsibilities that are required of this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment

• Remote within the Houston, TX Region.
• Travel to client sites

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Structural, Mechanical, or Civil), an associate or bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or a related field, or equivalent field experience.
• At least 8 years of experience in construction coordination or industrial repair execution.
• Experience in asset-intensive industries such as power generation, oil and gas, refining, chemical, manufacturing, steel, or mining.
• Strong field leadership skills, including the ability to manage crews, contractors, schedules, and logistics.
• Working knowledge of inspection methodologies, construction practices, repair execution, and industrial safety requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and construction documents.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project tracking or documentation tools.
• Willingness and ability to travel to regional client sites.

Preferred Qualifications

• TWIC card.
• Experience supporting Asset Management, Asset Integrity, Mechanical Integrity, or Risk‑Based Inspection programs.
• Experience with structural steel, concrete, fall protection systems, or mechanical equipment repairs.
• Familiarity with outage and shutdown coordination and QA/QC processes.
• Experience with contractor management and turnkey project execution.
• Familiarity with digital inspection platforms and asset management systems.

Salary Range

• $100,000 - $175,000 annually (based on experience, qualifications, and location)

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and work‑life balance. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; a 401(k) retirement savings plan; and supplemental insurance options. We also provide company-paid life and AD&D insurance, company-paid short-term disability coverage, and a generous paid time off program to ensure you have the support and flexibility you need both professionally and personally.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.