Manager-Construction Deputy

Description

• Safety and Regulatory Compliance: Assure that the EPC contractor is adhering to all site safety protocols, HSSE (Health, Safety, Security, and Environment) plans, and local/national safety regulations. The CM has the authority to intervene in imminent safety hazard situations.
• Site Supervision & Quality Assurance (QA): Support regular, detailed site inspections to ensure the quality of work conforms to contract specifications, design standards, and approved QA/QC plans. The DCM will aid in ensuring the EPC contractor addresses any defects or non-conformities.
• Constructability of Design: Participate in engineering and design reviews early on in the project in the absence of or in support of the CM, to advise on constructability and improvement opportunities for more efficient construction.
• Project Closeout: Support punch-list creation and completion, warranty issues, and help ensure all contractual obligations are met before final project handover.
• Cost Control & Invoicing Review: Monitor project expenditures and review EPC contractor invoices and payment applications to ensure they correspond to the actual work completed and materials on site.
• Pre-Commissioning & Commissioning Oversight: Support and monitor the EPC contractor during start-up and commissioning activities, ensuring a smooth transition to operations and maintenance.
• Change Order Management: Review and track all change orders, assessing their impact on the project scope, budget, and schedule, and providing recommendations to the owner.
• Support the Construction Manager: Secondary field representative for Tallgrass on a major construction site primarily run by an EPC contractor.
• Contract Administration Support: Support contract administration, and working with the Project and Contract Management teams, ensure both parties meet their contractual obligations.
• Monitor EPC Contractor Performance: Monitor the EPC contractor's progress against the agreed-upon project execution plan, schedule, and budget.
• Risk Management: Identify potential project risks (budgetary, schedule, technical, safety, legal) and work with the owner and EPC to develop and monitor contingency plans.
• Stakeholder Communication: Facilitate clear and effective communication between the Owner and all project stakeholders, including regular reporting to Project Management on project status, risks, and issues.
• Documentation Management: Ensure all project documentation (contracts, permits, daily logs, reports, certifications, as-built documentation) is accurately maintained and stored for project transparency and potential dispute resolution.
• Budget and Schedule Management: Continuously track costs and schedule performance, identifying potential overruns or delays early and collaborating with the EPC to develop mitigation strategies.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Work experience may be considered as a substitute for a degree
• Ability to prioritize, handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet established deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Required some out-of-town nights and weekend travel, as needed.
• Strong focus on safety, quality, and ethical conduct (fiduciary responsibility to the owner).
• Site will require minimum personnel protective equipment, including hard hat, safety glasses, steel toed shoes, long sleeves, reflective vests, and flame retardant clothing (FRCs).
• Experience working in an owner's representative or oversight role, specifically on projects with third-party EPC contractors, is preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, and other software applications.
• Experience in executing construction in an operating facility environment.
• Minimum of 5 (5) years of experience in construction management of large-scale capital projects, preferably in a relevant industry (e.g., power plants, industrial facilities, infrastructure).
• Required to carry a cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.
• The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, including a credit report for certain positions, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field (Master's degree preferred)
• Knowledge and experience in safe handling practices of high voltage electricity, toxic or flammable gases, liquids, and high- and low-pressure / temperature systems.
• Demonstrated success in managing project budgets over $100 million (or relevant large-capital size) and complex scope and schedules.
• Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and resolve conflicts.
• Knowledge and experience in power plant, oil & gas, LNG, or chemicals industry construction.
• Varying working conditions from office settings to working outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
• Knowledge of construction processes, project management methodologies, contract law, and industry specific regulations.
• Sitting; standing; walking or moving throughout the facility; driving; talking; seeing (specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus); hearing; feeling; bending or stooping; squatting or crouching; reaching; kneeling; pushing; pulling; ability to lift a up to 25 pounds.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to manage crews across a large project site.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools (e.g., Procore, Primavera P6 for scheduling).
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Occasionally required to travel significant distances by airplane or vehicle.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers.
• Required to live near the construction site before or simultaneous to the Contractor mobilizing to the site (relocation may be required).
• Must be able to walk long distances unencumbered and stand for prolonged periods of time.

Benefits

• Identity theft protection
• Infertility Coverage
• Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• Employee discounts; vehicles, tires, cellular plans, and more
• Networking and employee engagement events
• Company vehicle (if applicable)
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Industry competitive pay
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests
• Wellness Programs and Mental Health Resources
• Vacation, sick days, paid caregiver leave, volunteer and bereavement paid time off
• Health insurance package options that include Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• Company-paid holidays and floating holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) with up to a 6% match that vests immediately plus an employer discretionary contribution of up to 4%

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance