Construction Site Manager

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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.

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

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 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

Develop and mentor site personnel while promoting collaboration across project functions

Build strong working relationships with project stakeholders, contractors, and leadership teams to achieve successful project outcomes

Projects

Project Management

Systems CompletionConstruction Planning & ExecutionProject Quality

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