Construction Specialist (OnsCon)
Role Overview
The Construction Specialist applies conceptual knowledge of Construction with moderate guidance from colleagues and leadership.
Responsible for solving a range of straightforward construction problems using standard procedures, technical experience, judgment, and precedents.
Understands key business drivers and applies this knowledge to solve problems in straightforward situations.
Key Skills for This Role
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Job Overview
The Construction Specialist applies conceptual knowledge of Construction with moderate guidance from colleagues and leadership.
Responsible for solving a range of straightforward construction problems using standard procedures, technical experience, judgment, and precedents.
Understands key business drivers and applies this knowledge to solve problems in straightforward situations.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- Oversee onshore construction projects from conception to completion, ensuring work is completed on time, within budget, and to required quality standards.
- Develop and maintain project schedules, resource plans, and budgets, and ensure they are regularly updated and communicated to all stakeholders.
- Coordinate all construction activities with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers.
- Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress and identify issues that may impact project schedule, budget, or quality.
- Ensure all construction work conforms to applicable regulations, standards, and quality requirements.
- Manage the procurement of construction materials, equipment, and services in accordance with project requirements, budgets, and schedules.
- Provide regular reports to senior management on project progress and status, including issues that may require their attention.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of safety protocols and procedures to maintain a safe working environment on EPCI project sites.
Essential Qualifications and Education
- 3 to 5+ years of experience in onshore construction management within the EPCI industry.
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as civil engineering, construction management, or similar.
- Experience overseeing projects in the oil and gas, renewable energy, or power generation sectors is preferred.
- Excellent project management skills with a proven track record of delivering projects on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
- Strong understanding of construction methods, techniques, and technologies and ability to apply them to onshore construction projects.
- Knowledge of relevant regulations, standards, and safety requirements in the EPCI industry.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
About Us
McDermott has forged trusted partnerships across the energy value chain for more than 100 years.
The company works on subsea infrastructure, offshore platforms, offshore wind, and onshore energy delivery.
McDermott has more than 30,000 employees across 54 countries.
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