Construction Site Manager

ExxonMobil; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

ExxonMobil is seeking a highly skilled Site Construction Manager with 15-20 years of experience to lead complex site construction activities across large‑scale projects within the Global Projects team. The role starts at the Houston Campus and will eventually be based at project sites worldwide, guiding construction execution from FEED through commissioning.

You will build and lead a qualified site team, ensure safety culture, manage schedules, and align stakeholders with execution strategies

Qualifications

• 15–20 years of project management and site construction experience on major capital projects.
• Strong leadership of multidisciplinary site teams across domestic and international locations.
• Proven ability to align execution strategies, risk management, and project controls.
• Willingness to travel globally and operate in diverse environments.

Responsibilities

• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure safe work practices on-site.
• Develop construction execution strategies and deliver milestone dates.
• Lead constructability reviews and implement required actions.
• Support project risk identification and mitigation planning.
• Lead technical evaluation of tenders related to construction execution, site management, logistics, and contractor capabilities.
• Manage site logistics, construction sequencing, and temporary facilities requirements.
• Oversee field construction through Mechanical Completion and support commissioning.
• Coordinate with Module Fabrication and Logistics teams to align module delivery and offsite fabrication expectations.
• Communicate project priorities and execution strategies to site teams and contractors.
• Drive resolution of field issues and construction risks, and monitor contractor performance.

Skills

Leadership

Construction management

Project controls

Safety culture

Stakeholder management

Global mobility

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Engineering/Construction

Job description

About Us

For well over a century, ExxonMobil has been at the heart of creating and growing a modern world. We embrace the power and promise of technology, pushing the boundaries of what's possible. For billions around the world, lives are better and last longer because of the innovative problem solving and reliable energy we provide. And when it comes to developing industrial solutions to reduce carbon emissions, ExxonMobil is truly the leader.

We don't stop at "good enough." We are committed to doing what's right, even if it's difficult or unpopular. We hold ourselves to high standards, challenge what's possible and invest in innovation to meet society's critical needs.

Real change begins with bold questions, drive, and ambition. Here, your talent, determination and contributions shape how far you'll go and the impact you'll make along the way.

Our future success depends on exceptional people. We invest in developing talent through meaningful work, challenging assignments, mentorship, and experiences that help build the next generation of leaders.

Our Culture

We are uniquely ExxonMobil. Integrity, care, excellence, resilience and courage, these core values determine how we work every day. At ExxonMobil, our values aren't just words— they're how we show up, focused on delivering the right answer, the right way, every day.

What role you will play in our team

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Site Construction Manager with 15-20 years of relevant experience to join our industry-leading Global Projects team. This role is responsible for leading complex site construction activities across large-scale individual projects or project portfolios, ensuring technical excellence, commercial alignment, and risk-informed decision-making throughout project execution.

The role will start in the Houston Campus office supporting a portfolio of projects and global construction program initiatives however, it will eventually be based at one of multiple potential project sites across North America, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, or other international locations, leading site construction teams through project execution and delivery.

Job Role Responsibilities

• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure safe work practices are consistently demonstrated by project team members, consultants, and contractor personnel
• During FEED
• Develop construction execution strategies and philosophies, align stakeholders on execution methodologies, and establish required delivery dates for key milestones and deliverables
• Co-lead constructability reviews and ensure implementation of agreed actions and recommendations
• Provide input into project execution planning, site logistics, construction sequencing, and temporary facilities requirements
• Support project risk identification and development of mitigation strategies
• During Tender
• Develop the construction scope of work, including all execution strategies and philosophies established during FEED
• Lead the technical evaluation of tenders as they relate to construction execution, site management, logistics, and contractor capabilities
• Support contractor selection and contract development activities
• Evaluate construction schedules, staffing plans, execution approaches, and site infrastructure requirements
• During Execution
• Refine construction execution strategies and philosophies, align stakeholders on execution methodologies, and manage milestone delivery requirements
• Build and lead a qualified site team with the experience and competencies required to successfully execute all aspects of the project construction scope
• Accountable for the successful execution and delivery of all site construction and hook-up activities, including civil, structural, mechanical, piping, electrical, instrumentation scopes
• Develop and implement construction execution strategies while promoting knowledge sharing and consistency across the global construction organization
• Communicate project priorities, objectives, and execution strategies to the site construction team and contractor organizations
• Monitor and oversee field construction activities through Mechanical Completion and support to commissioning and final turnover to Operations
• Where applicable, lead interface & coordination with Module Fabrication and Logistics Teams to align on module delivery or other offsite fabrication delivery expectations
• Serve as the primary interface between the Site Team and the Project Manager
• Lead updated constructability reviews and ensure identified opportunities are evaluated and incorporated into project execution plans
• Ensure engineering, procurement, and construction deliverables align with construction schedules and required milestone dates
• Ensure Construction Fundamentals and project controls processes are effectively applied throughout the project lifecycle and periodically assess their effectiveness
• Manage contractor performance related to safety, quality, schedule, productivity, cost, and workforce planning
• Drive resolution of field issues, interface challenges, change management activities, and construction risks
• Promote collaboration among engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operations teams to ensure successful project delivery

Job Role Requirements

Technical Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline, and/or 15-20 years of project management and project execution experience
• Minimum 10-15 years of progressive construction management experience on major capital projects
• Strong understanding of construction execution methodologies, site management practices, field productivity, and project delivery strategies
• Proven leadership of construction site organizations in domestic and international locations, with demonstrated success managing EPC contractors and subcontractors
• Strong understanding of project controls, construction planning, contract administration, risk management, claims mitigation, and governance processes
• Experience supporting commissioning, startup, and project handover activities

Behavioral Skills

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to address complex challenges
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to innovate and operate effectively in a highly dynamic project environment
• Strong collaboration, leadership, and stakeholder management capabilities
• High attention to detail and commitment to execution excellence
• Geographically mobile and willing to travel globally to support project requirements

Preferred Knowledge / Skills / Experience

Preferred Qualifications/ Experience:

• Demonstrated experience managing large-scale industrial construction projects from FEED through commissioning and project handover
• Proven leadership experience directing multidisciplinary site teams and managing contractor performance on complex industrial projects
• Strong understanding of construction planning, work packaging, site logistics, commissioning readiness, risk management, and project controls
• Experience working on international projects and in multicultural environments
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to safely deliver projects on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with project objectives
• Experience supporting modularized, stick-built, brownfield, and greenfield project execution strategies
• Knowledge of industry best practices related to construction management, quality assurance, and commissioning execution

Key Leadership Expectations

• Lead by example in safety, integrity, and organizational values
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on execution excellence