Turnaround Construction Manager

Basic Function

The Global Engineering & Turnaround (GE&T) organization has oversight responsibilities for the preparation and execution of all turnaround events globally. The Turnaround Construction Manager, NA, supports T/A preparation efforts, defines execution strategies, leads constructability reviews, schedule optimization & staffing preparation, and the pre-TAR & field execution of the assigned turnaround event. The position resides in Global Engineering & Turnaround (GE&T).

Roles & Responsibilities

General
•    Provide leadership to enable the organization to achieve GoalZERO HSE performance
•    Leads the development and implementation of turnaround execution strategies and best practices
•    Leads and participates in constructability reviews and schedule optimizations
•    Develops the staffing plan to support the pre-turnaround and execution phase based on planned man hour estimates and contractor requirements / input
•    Leads execution team training and on-boarding efforts
•    Accountable for all maintenance field activities associated with the turnaround and related capital projects
•    Effectively communicates up, down, and across to foster support and remove obstacles

Min. Qualifications

Education
•    Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related technical field is preferred..
Work Experience 
•    Minimum 15 years of experience in a process plant or comparable environment is required. 10 or more years of prior
•    turnaround / project experience and 5 years of management experience strongly preferred.
•    Construction management expertise with detailed knowledge of craft and quality assurance practices
Languages English

Other skills
•    Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and SAP. Understanding of field execution for Petrochemical Turnarounds. 
•    Knowledge of basic Primavera scheduling practices preferred
•    Ability to work under minimal supervision and effectively manage people and multiple/changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
•    Exceptional analytical skills to effectively evaluate system performance, troubleshooting and mastery of continuous process improvement tools.
•    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interface with and relate complex concepts/issues with all levels from craft to executive leadership
•    Excellent leadership, mentoring and team work skills with the ability to effectively transfer technical expertise to less experienced turnaround professionals
•    Administrative acumen and expertise
Travel 
•    20% travel within North America required. Willingness to accept short-term, out of home area assignments to support turnaround execution

Competencies