Construction Manager, Senior or Staff
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Lead the planning and execution of natural gas pipeline and facility construction projects, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery.
Level is determined by experience and scope of responsibility.
What You'll Do
Senior Construction Manager
As a Senior Construction Manager, you'll lead field execution activities for major construction projects and serve as a key liaison between contractors, project teams, and stakeholders.
Responsibilities include:
- Lead day-to-day construction activities for pipeline and facility projects
- Review and monitor contractor schedules, budgets, and execution plans
- Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, regulatory, and quality requirements
- Coordinate with engineering, procurement, project management, and operations teams
- Identify and resolve construction challenges to keep projects on track
- Support project reporting, documentation, turnover, and closeout activities
- Provide direction and oversight to inspectors and field personnel
Staff Construction Manager
As a Staff Construction Manager, you'll provide strategic leadership and oversight for complex, large-scale construction programs and influence construction execution across multiple projects.
Responsibilities include:
- Develop construction strategies, execution plans, and delivery approaches
- Lead front-end planning, estimating, and contracting strategies
- Oversee project cost, schedule, quality, and construction performance
- Evaluate and resolve complex construction risks, claims, and change orders
- Lead contractor selection and manage key contractor relationships
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and lessons learned across projects
- Establish and enhance construction quality assurance and inspection programs
- Mentor construction professionals and provide leadership across project teams
Required Qualifications
Senior Construction Manager
- High School Diploma or GED
- 8+ years of construction management experience
- 5+ years supporting large capital projects valued at $50M+
- Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification
Staff Construction Manager
- High School Diploma or GED
- 12+ years of construction management experience
- Significant experience supporting large-scale and mega-projects
- 7+ years leading complex construction efforts with broad project responsibilities
Preferred Qualifications (Both Levels)
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field
- Experience supporting natural gas pipeline, energy infrastructure, or process facility construction
- Professional construction or project management certifications
What Will Make You Successful
- Strong leadership and project execution skills
- Commitment to safety and operational excellence
- Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Work Location & Travel
- Up to 75% travel required to project sites and field locations
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Here’s a look at what that means:
- Strong pay plus an annual incentive program
- Hybrid work for most office roles, plus real flexibility in many field positions
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage with options that fit your life, not the other way around
- 401(k) with company match and an annual company contribution
- Paid time off, including company and floating holidays
- Paid parental leave (up to six weeks per parent), plus fertility and adoption support
- Advanced AI tools and resources to help level up and work smarter
- Clear paths to grow your career, with a strong culture of promoting from within
- Tuition reimbursement and support for continuing education
- HSA and FSA options
- Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Domestic partner benefits
- Employee resource groups, wellness support, paid volunteer time, and company matching for causes you care about
Eligibility and benefits are governed by the terms of the applicable plan or program document which can be amended or terminated at any time.
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Williams is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected under applicable discrimination law.
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