Construction Manager - Linden, NJ

Company Overview

ConocoPhillips, an international, integrated energy company, is the third largest integrated energy company in the US, based on market capitalization, oil and gas proved reserves and production. Headquartered in Houston, TX, USA, it is the second-largest refiner in the United States, operating in approximately 40 countries with an employee base of about 35,700 employees worldwide and assets totaling $173 billion.

 

Bayway Refinery is the largest refinery on the East Coast. It ranks among the top 15 largest refineries in the country. Operations are run 24 hours per day, seven days per week.

 

Description

The Construction Manager reports to the manager of Major Projects and will have responsibility for all construction related activities.

 

The Construction Manager plays a key project team integration role and is expected to be knowledgeable across all functional areas of the project. This role will bring specialist skills in the bidding and award process and be competent in supervising all work. During the construction phase, he/she coordinates, permitting activities, participates in the Project Risk Management process and manages the Contractors' effort, lead a multi-discipline team of field engineers and other functional specialists as required, and conduct all supervisory and motivational duties for the assigned team.

 

The Construction Manager is accountable for the safety, quality, integrity, timely completion and cost of the field fabrication work. This includes: assembly of the necessary project team, Construction & Quality Control expertise, constructability reviews during design phase, contractor selection and prequalification, mobilization of personnel to site, ongoing management and supervision of the field fabrication, through mechanical completion and preparation for commissioning.

 

Responsibilities

The Construction Manager may be responsible for: Providing safety leadership for the construction teams, developing and implementing site Safety Management System; delivering on pre-agreed site safety (and environmental) targets for Company and Contractor staff Developing the Construction Execution Plan, management systems and staffing through which the 'build' will be completed Lead/participate in constructability reviews during design activities Prepare/review sub-contract packages Identifying and Recruiting of site team. This includes discipline construction supervision in civil, structural, mechanical, welding, NDT, electrical, instrumentation, piping, coatings, insulation, fireproofing, pre-commissioning, rigging / heavy lifting disciplines and field staff within Health Safety and Environmental, QA/QC, materials control, logistics, project controls and contract administration functions Pre-qualifying candidate fabricators / contractors and major package assembly sites Conducting bid clarification & kick-off meetings Reviewing and approving of contractor's fabrication schedule and planning basis (norms). Ensuring accuracy of progress statements. Specifying and negotiating progress recovery measures with contractor(s) as appropriate Develop Mechanical Completion check lists, review/develop turn-over packages and manage the safe hand-over of plant systems to Refinery Operations staffIn order to be considered for employment, you must complete the application process for this position in its entirety including the questions.  If you do not use the resume parsing feature, please attach an electronic copy of your resume. Basic/Required QualificationsMust be at least 18 years of ageLegally authorized to work in the United States on a regular full-time basis without restrictionsMust possess a valid driver's licenseBachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction ManagementAt least ten years of direct experience with major refinery, petrochemical or chemical industryAt least ten years of  detailed technical competence in construction, steel fabrication work and significant fabrication site management experienceWillingness and ability to perform/comply with the following:Wear Nomex fire retardant clothing and personal protective equipment (such as steel-toe shoes, ear and eye protection)Maintain face daily so that a respirator/face mask can seal properly (some examples include being free of facial hair and/or clean shaven)

 Preferred QualificationsDemonstrable interpersonal / teambuilding skillsStrong written and oral communication skillsDemonstrated history of implementing project specific safety programsWorking knowledge of all relevant engineering & construction codes and standards