Field Construction Engineer - Marine
New Yesterday
- Primary Purpose
Oversees the field construction activities for LNG scope. Scope includes a large variety of activities such as pile driving, concrete, structural steel, building, underground and above piping, road, marine works, mechanical equipment, E&I.
Provides, monitors, documents, and reports oversight of the day-to-day aspects with particular attention to performance and HSSE requirements.
Handles the construction management of the project area scope of work, monitors/provides feedback on the EPC contractor's day-to-day construction activities, and ensures work flow with site permits and Project is constructed in accordance with all applicable permits and codes/standards/Specifications.
This position reports to the Area Construction Manager and is located in the Owner office at Port Arthur LNG project, TX.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Works with Area Manager, Project engineering and HSSE teams to address safe design constructability to ensure the agreed sequential work is installed in a cost-effective manner.
- Participates in job site safety reviews, toolbox meetings, and ensures documented safety walkdowns, meetings and trainings.
- Oversees and manages contractor(s) construction activities to ensure compliance with the EPC contract, applicable permits, site regulations, quality, and construction safety program.
- Assists with the receipt, tours and presentations for internal and external site visitors.
- Supervises field operations across various areas and disciplines.
- Lead and document daily safety walkdowns.
- Monitors and supports owner-controlled insurance programs as applicable.
- Reviews, monitors and tracks construction schedule and progress and ensures overall project schedule compliance.
- Reviews and recommends resolutions regarding contractual disputes between owner and contractor.
- Provides input to project daily, weekly and monthly construction progress reports.
- Participates in regular contractor construction meetings.
- Assists as required to ensure that project documentation, including turnover packages, as builts, redlines etc. are completed properly.
- Reviews and comments on EPC contractor's marine documents and drawings in Aconex.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or other technical discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience (civil/marine/structural/mechanical) required.
- 10+ years of experience in supervising field construction projects required.
- Knowledgeable in deep foundation, civil/marine/mechanical works, piping, building required.
- Knowledgeable in material engineering such as concrete, steel, piping, welding, coating, cathodic protection preferred.
- Knowledgeable in interpretating and understanding drawings, specifications, design reports and other technical deliverables.
- Previous experience delivering LNG facilities, and leading site teams.
- Knowledge and understanding of environmental requirements, construction practices/techniques, engineering deliverables, construction contracting, labor contracts and rules, and project controls and scheduling.
- Familiar with the regulatory bodies FERC, USACE, USCG, PIANC, ASCE, ACI, ASTM, AWI etc. and their guidance as related to the marine aspects of the project.
- Experience in monitoring contractor's QA/QC performance.
- Detailed knowledge of environmental and safety matters as they relate to the energy industry.
- Must be detail-oriented, and possess analytical skills.
- Self-starter with proven strong interpersonal skills and problem-solving abilities.
- Demonstrated project management skills.
- Team player with demonstrated ability to work with Contractor counterpart.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Proficient computer skills including project management, spreadsheets, database, word processing, and presentation software.
- Strong knowledge of engineering and construction standards, materials, and companies/vendors processes.
- Driver's License required.
- Pass necessary safety training tests at site required.
- Location:
- Port Arthur