Construction Manager
Houston, TX, United States
KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.
KBR is looking for a Construction Manager who with broad direction have responsibility for a group of technical staff on major (under 5 million construction work hours) projects. This role will liaise with the engineering firm for the project, and preparation of executive reports, initiation of progress reporting systems and interfacing with client representatives.
The Construction Manager will act as the channel of communications with the Contractor on all matters relevant to the satisfactory completion of the works under the contract and supervise the works to ensure that they are carried out in accordance with the contract.
Responsibilities:
Provide constructability to engineering
Observe site conditions in order to call for any necessary design changes
Check levels and positions of existing structures and pipelines shown in the contract and reports discrepancies to the project's Registered Engineer
Design such works as may be delegated to him by the Registered Engineer
Supervise the work to ensure that it is carried out in accordance with the contract
Supervise in general the methods adopted by the Contractor for the execution of the works undertaken by him in order to ensure the satisfactory execution
Check that all notices and wayleaves are arranged in a timely manner
Ensure that there is no delay in providing the Contractor with full information required for the ordering of Prime Cost Items
Supervise and record any tests of materials
Ensure that up-to-date record drawings are produced
Confirm progress photographs are taken and maintained
Maintain careful notes of all disputes arising out of the interpretation of the contract so that, if necessary, the form of contract and specification can be amended for similar future works
Assure implementation of the company's Safety Policy
Notify the Contractor and others of any hazardous situations
Education, Experience, & Skills:
Bachelor's Degree in engineering, construction management, or related field
8 + years of progressive related experience
Experience in large scale EPC Construction Projects
Proven ability to be responsible and accountable for overall construction execution at the site (typically >500000 - 2M MH’s or TIC of $50M-$400M) including safety, quality, HR and industrial relations, material management, client interface, labor productivity, cost, and schedule
Ability to plan and execute daily, weekly, and overall project planning from project initiation to completion and turnover
Have led and supervised field management and support departments to ensure teams are focused on achieving safety, quality, cost, and schedule goals
Strong leadership skills aimed at achieving high craft productivity and overall cost management
Project setup and subcontracting strategy
Preferred Skills:
Proficiency with evaluating construction/construction software like: Blackline, Insight AWP, ProCore, or similar software
Decarbonization – Energy Transition – Sustainability KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.
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