Construction Technical Specialist

Position Summary

The Construction Technical Specialist provides technical and construction support to the capital execution team and construction contractors.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure safe construction practices and techniques being executed by construction contractors and ensure the safe execution of construction packages
• Interface with engineering teams during all project phases to ensure mechanical and civil technical items are addressed and constructed appropriately
• Ensure compliance of mechanical/civil construction packages to engineering and construction standards
• During project scoping, assist in the development of the field staffing plan
• During project detailed design, attend design/constructability reviews, provide input to the constructability review efforts, help PM in developing construction strategy, and support review the field construction bid packages
• During procurement phase, help in evaluating contractors and services, participate in pre–bid walks and assists in evaluating bids, assist in answering construction related pre-bid RFIs (request for information) from contractors, take part in the bid review for field construction packages, and enter requisitions or notify Project Manager for field material shorts
• Responsible for the field project construction contractor execution, including monitoring any changes to the plan and escalating properly to Construction Manager and Project Manager as required
• Responsible for the safety, quality, assigned contractors interface, construction operations, and labor productivity
• Become familiar with construction documents, scope of work, change notices, exceptions, site procedures and policies, including review of construction supplier estimates
• Continuously evaluate site conditions and requirements
• Provide value added input on constructability of projects during front end of project cycle
• Act as key point of contact for construction contractors in all areas onsite
• Ensure excellence in relationships between engineering, suppliers, and site stakeholders
• Manage weekly project status and safety meetings
• Issue daily progress reports to Construction Manager(s) and their manager(s)
• Some travel is required (10%) Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field
• 10+ years of experience in leading construction execution as a foreman, superintendent, or other leadership role in the chemical and Petrochemical industries
• Proven experience leading construction projects Additional Qualifications:
• Ability to relate well to all levels and areas of the business; ability to build appropriate rapport
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be results driven and a self-starter, anticipating and initiating solutions to problems
• Must be action-oriented and a team player
• Excellent analytical and technical skills in one or more areas including: mechanical equipment, piping, structural steel, concrete, proven industry mechanical experience.
• Must be willing to work overtime and extended and flexible hours as needed with contractor schedules The hourly rate for this position is $53 .50