Construction Support Manager

Travel on a regular basis throughout the assigned region to ensure projects are progressing as scheduled.

Work with the Project Manager to ensure all project objectives (i.e., production, quality, cost control, safety and environmental stewardship) are being met and the construction inspection team understands the project objectives.

Ensure the construction inspection team has a complete understanding of the Scope or Work and the importance of adhering to Kinder Morgan’s Change Order Authorization Form prior to any work being commenced.

Ensure the Construction Inspection team has an understanding of all Kinder Morgan Construction Standards and any Project Manager required inspection documentation.

Ensure the Construction Inspection team is completing adequately and in a timely manner all required Kinder Morgan inspection documentation for the project as required by the Project Manager.

Ensure the Construction Inspection team has all appropriate specifications, procedures and forms required for the project as required by the Project Manager.

Ensure the Construction Inspection team has a copy of the project specific Issued for Construction (IFC) documentation, including Scope of Work, IFC drawings and/ or alignment sheets for the project as required by the Project Manager.

Ensure the Construction Inspection team is completing in a timely manner all project required “redlines” and/or as-built survey of all construction drawings and/or alignment sheets as required by the Project Manager.

Ensure the Construction Inspection team has all required Environmental Plans and Permits for the project prior to commencement of physical work.

Ensure the Construction Inspection team has all Kinder Morgan Safety Procedures and Plans and an understanding of the importance for adherence to all Kinder Morgan required safety procedures prior to commencement of work.

Ensure the Construction Inspection team has all required Operations approved Excavation Plans as provided by the Project Manager prior to Contractor mobilization.

Work with the Project Manager by continuously monitoring all project construction activities and notifying Project Manager of any deviations from project objectives and schedule.

Work with the Project Manager to resolve any disputes that might arise during the construction phase of the project between the Construction Inspection team and construction contractor on the project.

Work with the Project Manager by monitoring/assisting the construction contractor to ensure all project objectives are being met in a safe and timely manner. If project objectives are not being met, proceed with developing an acceleration plan or corrective action plan to meet project objectives.

Work with the Project Manager in completing the PSSR and/or commissioning phase of a project.

Work with the Project Manager to obtain and review required project closeout documentation for completeness and accuracy in accordance to Kinder Morgan Construction Standards and Specifications prior to Contractor demobilization.

Work with the Project Manager to obtain and review project specific red line drawings for completeness and accuracy in accordance to Kinder Morgan Construction Standards and Specifications prior to Contractor demobilization

High school diploma or GED minimum

3 to 5 years’ experience in the pipeline construction industry and general knowledge of industry (API) standards.

Must be familiar with different construction techniques, including API 1104 welding procedures.

Should have prior supervisory and/or project management experience.

Must be familiar with construction safety requirements (OSHA).

A satisfactory driving record as determined by the Company and a current, valid State driver's license are required.

If the employee is subject to license or certification requirements or training as stipulated by local, state or federal agencies or the Company, now or in the future, compliance is required under this job description.

A key requirement is establishing performance goals, coaching performance, providing training and evaluating performance, including making recommendations to remove inspectors from projects.

Maintaining and promoting social, ethical and organizational values when conducting internal and external activities.

Employee must be physically capable of completing and satisfying all training requirements as stipulated by local, state or federal agencies and/or Company Policy.

Exposure to smells and fumes associated with natural gas.

Work is performed outside in varying and sometimes extreme weather situations.

Field activities may include walking to and amidst work and/or construction sites, climbing in and out of trenches, working around heavy equipment, negotiating rough terrain, areas of loose rock and working in confined spaces.

The balance of the work may involve negotiating rough terrain or heavy urban traffic areas.

Frequently may walk up to 5 - 10 miles in a day, including through brush and rugged terrain in temperatures that can range from 0 to 120 F.

Position subject to 24-hour call-out, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Individual will be required to carry a cell phone and must be willing and able to support projects 24 hour per day in case of emergencies.

Overtime required and extended work hours in cases of emergencies.

Climatic conditions may include severe seasonal changes including both winter like conditions and extreme summer heat and sun.

Survey work frequently involves getting dirty, sweaty, dusty, and hot, especially during summer months.

Travel to remote areas within a particular region may involve extended periods of driving, both on and off road.

Must schedule, monitor, and report own work.

Extended periods of sitting may be required for administrative activities.