Senior Construction Superintendent

Buckeye Partners Lp; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Construction Superintendent to lead a team in managing oil and gas pipeline projects. This role involves overseeing on-site performance, mentoring inspectors, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in construction management and a strong understanding of pipeline operations. Join a company that values collaboration and invests in its employees, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and professional growth. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative energy solutions while ensuring operational excellence.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Health and wellness programs

Flexible work hours

Employee assistance programs

Qualifications

• 10-15 years in oil/gas pipeline with supervisory experience.
• Strong understanding of pipeline construction and operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage Construction Superintendents and oversee project inspections.
• Provide technical guidance and continuous improvement recommendations.

Skills

Oil/Gas pipeline experience

Construction management

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Civil and mechanical construction knowledge

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Construction Regulations

Safety Manual

Job description

Senior Construction Superintendent

Buckeye is the premier infrastructure and logistics provider for the world’s energy needs, both today and tomorrow. Since 1886, we have successfully navigated transitions in the way energy has been distributed to continually meet the needs of an evolving market and industry environment. Our people are a critical element to the success and longevity of our operational history and our future as we seek to thrive through the energy transition.

Buckeye Partners is currently seeking a Senior Construction Superintendent with significant Oil/Gas pipeline, terminal and/or processing facility maintenance and construction experience (both regulated and non-regulated) and a comprehensive understanding of pipeline and facility operations to join our growing team!

Role Summary:

The Senior Construction Superintendent will support the Construction Services team’s initiatives and act as the team’s field level liaison and point of contact to Buckeye E&C and District contract Project Inspectors. This is a diverse position that requires a wide range of pipeline operations, construction and maintenance experience.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities include:

• Manage a team of Construction Superintendents in their execution of on-site performance assurance reviews of E&C and District project Inspectors.
• Manage the inspector request process; inclusive of inspector fit for purpose evaluations, project assignments, inspector proposal forms, ISN jobsites and Raken reports.
• Recruit, train and mentor contract project inspectors to ensure understanding of their roles, responsibilities and expectations.
• Act as subject matter expert and provide technical guidance as required for maintenance and construction related inquiries from project teams.
• Provide technical insight and continuous improvement recommendations to leadership on the construction management programs, procedures, processes, and tools.
• Participate in construction and maintenance project planning meetings (i.e., pre-bid, stakeholder engagement, readiness reviews, kickoff, etc.).
• Assist in the maintenance and ongoing development of technical inspection guidelines which outline roles, responsibilities, qualifications and deliverables for project inspectors.
• Foster relationships and maintain open communication with Buckeye E&C and Regional Project Managers, contract inspectors and inspection firms.
• Assist in the management and maintenance of the inspector database.
• Provide customer service as it relates to the Construction Services Department.
• Participate in incident investigations as required.

Position Requirements:

• 10 - 15 years’ oil/gas pipeline industry experience with a working knowledge of regulatory compliance, construction, maintenance, project management and pipeline operations.
• Proven experience in supervision of large and complex projects.
• Strong understanding in civil and mechanical pipeline construction with the ability to read and interpret construction documentation.
• Experience auditing construction projects and contractor work product on oil and gas industry related projects.
• Working knowledge of Construction Regulations, Standards and related industry Recommended Practices.
• Working effectively in and contributing to a team environment and influencing cross-functional teams.
• Effectively delivering key compliance and risk mitigation messages and concepts to a variety of audiences.
• Clear understanding of Buckeye’s Contractor Safety Manual, the Contractor Safety Handbook and all relevant information from the Buckeye Contractor safety Portal, Buckeye Engineering Standards and Specifications and Buckeye Permit to work practices.
• Travel: Up to 50%.

Preferred Certificates & Licenses:

• OSHA 30, API 1169, CWI, NACE are all desirable certifications.

Other Skills, Attributes and Abilities:

• Must be a self-starter and have excellent communication and analytical skills and the ability to interact with a wide variety of personnel and organizations.
• Possess a customer service mind-set, with a focus on providing real-world solutions to day-to-day challenges.
• Emphasize a team culture built upon the principles of authenticity, respect, enthusiasm and trust.
• Demonstrate commitment to personal safety, environmental responsibility and regulatory compliance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as organizational skills are paramount.
• Must be able to work independently and as a team. Must be able to exercise tact, discretion, and professionalism when dealing with internal and external customers, and handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Be a safety leader and perform all duties with a safety mind set.

About You:

To be successful in the Buckeye culture, our employees must possess a demonstrated commitment to environmental responsibility and regulatory compliance. Excellent communication, both written and verbal, as well as strong organizational skills are paramount. You must work independently and be able to exercise tact, discretion, and professionalism when dealing with internal and external customers, and when handling sensitive and confidential information.

Buckeye wants to create and reward an organizational focus that stimulates the creative and entrepreneurial actions of its employees that result in innovative ways of reducing costs, generating revenues, improving productivity, or improving processes.

People First Culture:

From managing over 5,000 miles of pipeline to commercializing clean energy projects, our people collaborate to provide world-class service and meet the changing energy needs of our customers. Our employee-first culture means that we invest in our employees and equip them to be fully contributing members of high performing teams. We are focused on collaboration, inclusion, empowerment, accountability, and professional development. We want the best in you to bring out the best in us.

Join us as we work together to build a business that is responsive to the needs of the future while continuing to serve the energy needs of communities today.