Senior Construction Manager (Civil)

Job Description

• The position will be responsible for managing and executing the civil works off Central Pad for the Point Thomson project. The project is located on the North Slope of Alaska at a site accessible only by helicopter, ice road in the winter, and a short summer barging season.
• The Civil Construction Supervisor I will be responsible for off Central Pad civil work and oversight and management of that portion of the NS-001 contractors’ work activities to include, but are not limited to:
• ice road installation, gravel mining, placement and conditioning for roads and pads, bridges, road crossings, airstrip and airstrip infrastructure, fresh water intake structure and temporary and permanent facilities off Central Pad as well as gravel placement and conditioning on Central Pad.
• (see Job Description of Civil Construction Supervisor II for additional NS-001 and NS-004 on Central Pad scope responsibility, generally defined as temporary facilities, permanent facilities, infrastructure including utiliways and electrical underground, containment, piling and marine facilities. Also see Job Description of Logistics Manager for Field Wide Support.) These two Civil Supervisors will handle Piping and Electrical issues until mobilization of Mechanical/Piping and E&I Construction Supervisors).
• The Civil Construction Supervisor I will insure subcontractor compliance with the planning, and project control systems consistent with the requirements of Point Thomson project policies. The position is also ultimately responsible for insuring that the subcontractor executes the work in accordance with the quality standards and requirements specified for the project.
• During the site execution phase, each position will have an equal ROTA partner working a standard 3 week on and 3 week off work schedule, subject to modification as work conditions and personnel availability dictate and as approved by the Site Manager. The Supervisor is responsible for this shared arrangement working efficiently including smooth transition and without major shifts in direction between the two equally responsible parties.
• The Civil Construction Supervisor I shall play an active role in the safety culture on the project, making safety a natural part of all work performed.

Note:

• Responsibilities and splits for scope and contract responsibility are subject to change by the Site Manager, subject to final subcontractor organization.

Key Activities:

• Participation in the implementation and execution of the overall site SSHE program, ensuring that the work is performed safely, without environmental impact, and addresses the health and well-being of all personnel at site.
• Manages and administers a designated portion of the civil subcontractor work and participates in the development of the RFP, contracting strategy, and contractor selection.
• Controls change/scope creep, ensuring that all scope changes are quickly and properly documented, communicated to engineering and the client, and that change orders are approved prior to the performance of the work.
• Assists subcontractor in pre-construction planning and procurement activities.
• Insures subcontractor compliance with the Point Thomson project controls reporting system. Reviews and recommends for approval items that constitute an increase or decrease in schedule or cost and deviation notices and change orders, as required.
• Provides input for the development of project schedules in cooperation with the construction engineers and planners.
• Assesses project requirements, monitors work and insures that subcontractor’s quality plan is in compliance with the approved Point Thomson quality plan.
• Establishes and maintains communications to ensure the accurate and timely flow of information to and from site in accordance with the project procedures.
• Advises North Slope Site Manager regarding developments or issues that could affect safety, quality, schedule, costs, client relations, and public relations.
• Remains alert to means and methods by which the operations of the project team may be improved.
• Assists in preparation of weekly and monthly status reports for the NS-001 contract to keep the client and project management informed of construction progress and the status of costs and schedule as related to the budgets and previous forecasts.
• Provides interface coordination with Logistics Manager to support subcontractor logistics needs.
• Insures that subcontractor has provided sufficient temporary facilities.
• Assists the Site Manager in the overall administration of labor relations policies.
• Other responsibilities as directed by the Site Manager.

Basic Job Requirements

• 10 Years Heavy Civil Construction Management Experience
• Experience with Arctic / Cold Weather environments or remote projects
• Un-wavering support of HSE and quality philosophies and programs at site.

Other Job Requirements

• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Good organization skills and capability of technical writing
• Must be willing to work what hours it takes to complete the work in a timely and efficient manner
• Implements, manages, and maintains an effective labor relations program to ensure that work proceeds without disruption
• Remains knowledgeable of safety policies and procedures as well as performs assigned duties in a safe manner and, while supervising others, has responsibility for their safety and ensures that they comply with established safety policies and procedures and practice safe work habits
• Develops and coordinates a constructability review program during the construction phase of the project
• Participates in business development activities and promotes a professional and business-like relationship with the client
• Develops an understanding of all aspects of the technical package and contract
• Controls contract cost and minimizes change order costs