Senior Field Construction Lead – Field-Based (TX)

Source Mantra Inc; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Apache is seeking an experienced Construction Lead III to manage field construction activities for facility development and infrastructure projects. The role is 100% onsite/field with responsibilities spanning planning, safety, contractor supervision, and project coordination.

The candidate should have 10+ years in construction, strong knowledge of safety practices, and familiarity with API, ASME, ANSI, NFPA, OSHA, and NACE standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years in construction, inspection, or site supervision.
• Strong knowledge of surface equipment, facility construction, startup, and commissioning.
• Experience managing contractors and overseeing field construction activities.
• Knowledge of construction safety practices (LOTO, confined space, excavation, hot work, H2S, fall protection).
• Familiarity with API, ASME, ANSI, NFPA, OSHA, and NACE.
• Strong computer skills (MS Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction planning, contractor supervision, and field execution.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures, Job Safety Analysis (JSA), PPE, and OSHA requirements.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure qualified personnel follow company safety practices.
• Review construction drawings, project schedules, pricing, and bid packages before work begins.
• Coordinate with engineers, construction supervisors, operations, and other project teams.
• Ensure safe handling, lifting, and delivery of equipment and materials.
• Verify material quantities, quality, and specifications against drawings and purchase orders.
• Review contractor daily work tickets and verify labor and material costs.
• Prepare weekly project progress reports using Siteview.
• Ensure work orders and change orders are approved before work starts.
• Assist with incident investigations and implement corrective actions to improve safety.
• Support facility startup, commissioning, and project handover.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, environmental regulations, and company construction standards.

Skills

10+ years experience in construction

Contractor management

Field supervision

Safety practices

Regulatory knowledge

MS Excel/Word/Outlook/Teams

Excellent communication

Job description

Apache is seeking an experienced Construction Lead III to manage field construction activities for facility development and infrastructure projects. The role is 100% onsite/field with responsibilities spanning planning, safety, contractor supervision, and project coordination.

The candidate should have 10+ years in construction, strong knowledge of safety practices, and familiarity with API, ASME, ANSI, NFPA, OSHA, and NACE standards.