Kinder Morgan

Construction Support Manager

Kinder Morgan • $110K — $130K *
Pasadena, TX 77502In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
11 - 15 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED with Construction Management experience; welding experience preferred.
  • Minimum 15 years in construction management, design, and operation of hazardous liquid terminals.
  • Experience with multi-discipline teams and complex project schedules.
  • Ability to read construction plans, Isometric drawings, and P&ID’s.
  • Familiarity with PHMSA requirements and relevant industry specifications.

Responsibilities

  • Meet regularly with project management for status updates and recommendations.
  • Mentor construction managers and inspection staff to ensure adherence to standards.
  • Identify and train inspection staff on shortcomings in performance.
  • Schedule and manage inspection activities and personnel effectively.
  • Create and implement Inspection Test Plans and audit adherence to these plans.
  • Assist in bid package preparation including budget forecasting and risk analysis.
  • Monitor projects to ensure completion within schedule and budget.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Support for safety, health, and environmental policies.
  • Travel flexibility with paid expenses.
  • Potential for career advancement within the company.
Full Job Description
PRIMARY PURPOSE:

This position reports to the OSG Manager of Construction and works to effectively manage projects for the Operations Support Group. This person works with Inspectors, Construction Managers, Contractors, Engineering Management, Project Managers, Project Teams, Operations and Maintenance departments to monitor projects and ensure adherence to the approved schedules, scopes of work, safety, and quality requirements. They provide Construction Management including Quality Assurance and Quality Control for the inspection of their assigned projects.

What You Will Do

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

  • Meet regularly with Kinder Morgan Project management to provide status updates and recommendations.
  • Mentor and assist contract construction managers and inspection staff to Kinder Morgan Construction standards, required documentation, EHS procedures along with assigned project business units O&M's.
  • Identify shortcomings of inspection staff and train accordingly.
  • Schedule and manage inspection activities and personnel.
  • Manage conflict and expectations of personnel.
  • Create and implement Inspection Test Plans (ITP) and audit inspectors and construction managers to the ITP's.
  • Create and implement project QA program including vendor surveillance.
  • Assist management in the direction of construction projects, including scheduling, quality and safety of projects.
  • Assist in preparing bid packages, including scope of work, budget forecasting, risk analysis, contractor needs, qualifications, etc.
  • Assist in monitoring projects on an ongoing basis to ensure project is completed according to schedule and within budget.
  • Ensure all project documentation is obtained and accurate prior to project close out.
  • Work with Project Managers and business development teams to develop execution plans and estimates for inspection.
  • Monitor and be accountable for project inspection forecast.
  • Provide technical assistance in monitoring inspection and repair activities, including construction, non-destructive examination, welding and coatings.
  • Frequent project work sites to evaluate progress, safety and quality.
  • Manage Project Quality Reporting process for assigned projects.
  • Embrace and champion Kinder Morgan's Core Principles and SQE Program.
  • Perform other duties as required or assigned.

EDUCATION:
  • High school diploma or GED minimum with Construction Management Experience. Welding experience is preferred.

What You Need

EXPERIENCE/SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE:
  • Minimum 15 years of experience in construction, management, design and operation of facilities associated with hazardous liquid terminals, truck loading terminals, and related pump, storage, and pipeline metering facilities.
  • Experience dealing with multi-discipline teams and contractors in various locations on complex projects with critical and aggressive schedules.
  • Must have technical abilities reading construction plans, Isometric drawings and P&ID's.
  • Familiarity with PHMSA requirements, Nace, ASME and API specifications, standards, and recommended practices as they relate to liquid storage facilities and pipelines.
  • Experience with welding processes and inspection.
  • Experience with NDE and knowledge of different processes.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION:
  • Must possess an API and/or AWS Certification.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers.
  • Must obtain and/or meet all requirements to enter foreign trade zones; such as background checks by both the U.S. Coast Guard and the Department of Homeland Security, i.e. obtain and maintain a Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC).
  • The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.
  • Complete all Company required training and perform all duties in compliance with Company safety, health, environmental policies and goals.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
  • Strong analytical, interpersonal, negotiation and presentation skills required.
  • Must be able to lead and to work as a part of a team.
  • Must be self-motivated, able to take instruction and use sound judgment in day to day decision making.
  • Must ensure safety in performance of all duties common to the position.
  • Must be punctual and reliable in work attendance.
  • Must be capable to perform all essential duties of the job.
  • Must have computer skills and be proficient in the use of MS Word and Excel.
  • Must be familiar with the use of Primavera and Microsoft Office scheduling software. Have the knowledge to identify critical path activities and implement resolutions.
  • Must be accountable and take direction from supervisor, keep required work schedules, focus attention on details and follow work rules.
  • Understanding and implementation of KM policies, standards, and procedures.
  • Must be able to work effectively with minimum oversight.
  • Competent in writing reports and communicating verbally.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Will have oversight of and provide direction to third party inspectors and construction managers.
  • Monitor and audit inspectors for performance of their roles and responsibilities.
  • Perform regional site visits as project needs warrant.
  • Provide constructability in front end loading of projects.
  • Work very closely with project management group and support their needs from a construction management perspective.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
  • Approximately 50% of the time will be spent outdoors providing direction and oversight to workforce and approximately 50% in an office environment. Outdoor work periods may require exposure to weather conditions such as extreme heat, cold, rain, etc. Elevated heights will be required.
  • Travel up to 35% of the time and more as the assigned projects demand.
  • This position will perform other duties as assigned.
  • Will be on call to support projects as required.


*Job level will be determined based on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.

About Kinder Morgan

Kinder Morgan is the largest midstream and the fourth largest energy company (based on combined enterprise value) in North America. They own an interest in or operate approximately 82,000 miles of pipelines and 180 terminals. Their publicly traded companies include Kinder Morgan, Inc. (NYSE: KMI), Kinder Morgan Energy Partners, L.P. (NYSE: KMP), Kinder Morgan Management, LLC (NYSE: KMR) and El Paso Pipeline Partners, L.P. (NYSE: EPB).

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Learn more about Kinder Morgan
Size
10,529 employees
Market Cap
$40.1 billion
Industry
Energy & Utilities
Net Income
$119 million
Founded
1997
5 Year Trend
+4.9%
Revenue
$11.6 billion
NASDAQ
KMI
* Ladders Estimates

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