Construction Manager, Growth Projects

Construction Manager, Growth Projects

Boardwalk is a limited partnership operating in the midstream portion of the natural gas and natural gas liquids industry, providing transportation and storage services for our customers. Our 14,000 miles of pipeline and storage assets provide diverse market connectivity to producers and end-users who need reliable sources of natural gas for power generation, home heating or petrochemical feedstocks. We have the experience, knowledge, and flexibility to design service offerings and create system enhancements tailored to our customers' needs throughout the 13 states in which we operate. As an organization focused on sustainability, we are committed to protecting the environment while delivering this energy source. This commitment is made to our customers, employees, and the communities in which we operate. We incorporate environmental stewardship, safety, and compliance into our day-to-day operations and seek to strengthen and support the communities we serve.

We are currently looking for a Construction Manager, Growth Projects for our Lafayette, LA office.

This position reports to the Supervisor of Construction, Growth. This position provides leadership to a project construction team who are responsible for the construction of BWP growth expansion projects, including pipelines, compressor stations, and underground storage and liquid handling facilities.

This position requires a strong alignment with BWP's culture and core values, and will work collaboratively with the Field Engineering and Construction Group, Houston Engineering and Project Management Group, Environmental, Land, Safety and Security, Field Operations, Technical Services and other departments across BWP in scoping, planning, constructing, and maintaining a safe and efficient pipeline system and related facilities in compliance with all Company, PHMSA, regulatory, and professional requirements while meeting targets for safety, budget, schedule and completion documentation.

Responsible for communicating with all internal and external customers to understand their requirements and to ensure their needs are met in the most efficient and cost-effective manner. This position will also need to become knowledgeable of the entire BWP system and coordinate closely with BWP Field Operations leadership to support operational activities as requested.

Provides an active presence in the field on assigned projects during the construction phase, to assess and drive excellence in: (a) the quality of work of BWP's third-party inspection personnel; (b) the working relationship between BWP inspection staff and Contractor staff; (c) the Contractor quality of work; (d) the Contractor schedule (both actual vs. reported); (e) overall Contractor reporting quality; (f) troubleshooting of complex problems; and to provide real-time project feedback and look ahead strategies to Project Management.

Responsible for ensuring oversight and management of third-party vendors working across assigned projects, including managing costs and negotiating discrepancies.

Responsible for timely project completion documentation and as-builts.

Ensure appropriate Construction participation in planning and constructability reviews at various stages of project development and design.

Actively collaborates with Project Management teams during execution phase on issues related to scoping, estimating, schedule, quality assurance, RFIs, Change Orders, and other key issues to assure safe, timely and cost- effective executions and resolutions.

Be thoroughly familiar with BWP construction specifications and contract policies and procedures and ensure projects are managed as needed to ensure compliance is maintained during the construction phase.

Be thoroughly familiar with OSHA and company safety expectations and ensure projects are managed as needed to ensure compliance is maintained during construction phase.

Be thoroughly familiar with Environmental, Land, Safety and Security requirements and ensure projects are managed as needed to ensure compliance during construction phase.

The successful candidate must live somewhere on BWP system and no more than 45 minutes from an BWP facility.

This position requires extensive travel across the BWP system to support construction projects and requires long days, possibly 6-7 days at times.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in construction of major growth (pipeline, compression, liquid facilities and storage) projects
• Progressive thinker who can drive a culture with a willingness to search out and embrace technology improvements
• Strong oral/written communication, administrative/organization and analytical problem-solving skills
• Strong work ethic and commitment to personal and team safety
• Ability to drive change and open to improving processes, and seeking means to improve their team
• Strong knowledge of industry regulatory codes, standards and requirements
• Strong computer applications skills including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, word and other office applications
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple responsibilities and assignments while working in a high stress environment
• Ability to work efficiently and independently with minimal direct supervision, self-motivation
• Ability to read drawings, interpret and implement BWP construction specs, contract documents, drawings, alignment sheets, valve maps, line owner line lists, and Company O&M Manual
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with all internal and external stakeholders
• Drive to stay current on technology, industry standards, materials and regulations
• Able to travel for extended periods
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record

Preferred Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in design, construction and/or operation of natural gas and/or liquid facilities
• Demonstrated project management experience on Natural Gas and/or Liquids maintenance, integrity and growth projects
• Active involvement in industry programs, committees and initiatives
• Proficient in contract development, interpretation, and conformance

Required Education:

• Technology Degree or Certification(s) in relevant technical field

Preferred Education:

• BS Degree technical related field

Additional Information:

• Boardwalk Pipelines, LP, maintains a drug-free workplace and will require pre-employment drug & substance abuse testing before hire.
• Boardwalk Pipelines, LP is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.