Construction Manager – Contract

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Construction Manager (Contract)

Construction Manager (Contract) | Houston, TX | Midstream Capital Projects | Owner's Representative | 12-Month Assignment
 

Our client, a leading energy infrastructure company, is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to oversee the safe and successful execution of large-scale capital projects across natural gas and energy facilities.

This is an owner-side construction leadership role responsible for managing EPC contractors, coordinating multiple active projects, and driving construction execution from project mobilization through mechanical completion, commissioning, and final turnover.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all field construction activities while promoting a strong safety culture.
• Manage multiple EPC contractors and subcontractors across concurrent capital projects.
• Ensure construction activities are executed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Operations, Project Management, Procurement, and Regulatory teams throughout project execution.
• Monitor contractor productivity, staffing, schedule performance, and overall execution.
• Oversee field changes, construction inspections, QA/QC activities, and commissioning support.
• Manage mechanical completion, punch lists, turnover documentation, and project closeout.
• Identify schedule risks, remove execution barriers, and drive project milestones.
• Lead contractor meetings and resolve field issues to maintain project momentum.

 

Required Qualifications

• 15+ years of construction experience supporting oil & gas facilities
• 5-7+ years leading construction teams on large capital projects
• Proven experience with:
  • Natural gas pipeline construction
  • Compressor stations
  • Pump stations
  • Processing facilities
  • Brownfield construction projects
• Extensive experience managing EPC contractors.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Mechanical Completion
  • Commissioning
  • Project Turnover
  • QA/QC processes
  • Construction scheduling
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to travel approximately 50% as project needs require.

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Owner-side construction management experience.
• Knowledge of API, ASME, and welding inspection practices.
• Familiarity with ASME B31.3, B31.4, B31.8, API, and OSHA standards.
• Experience supporting commissioning and startup activities.

Ideal Background

We're looking for a construction leader who has successfully delivered major industrial capital projects and thrives in fast-paced execution environments.

Ideal candidates will have experience managing:

• $25M-$250M+ capital construction projects
• Multiple EPC contractors and subcontractors simultaneously
• Pipeline, compressor station, and facility construction
• Mechanical completion, commissioning, and project turnover
• Schedule-critical projects requiring strong field leadership and decisive problem-solving

 

Desired Skills

• Strong leadership and field presence
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management
• Contractor performance management
• Conflict resolution and negotiation
• High accountability and ownership
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Results-driven mindset with a focus on safety, quality, schedule, and execution

JAB Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship status, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status. EOE/M/F/D/V


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