JOB DESCRIPTION

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Wood is currently recruiting for a Construction Director. The Construction Director will support Mega projects within an Engineering, Procurement & Construction Management (EPCM) contract structure. This position plays a critical role in the safe, efficient, and compliant delivery of construction projects, ranging from $750 and up into the Billions. The ideal candidate brings deep field leadership experience, strong project capabilities, and proven success managing construction projects of this scale. The Construction Director assures the quality and integrity of each project, bringing projects in on schedule and within budget. Using in-house construction management procedures and experience, provide continuity and consistency of construction management with quality assurance and reliable control. Responsible for management and execution of assigned construction project(s) in accordance with the requirements of the contract between the company and the client, and in accordance with the company's
operating policies and principles. Responsible for execution of the work in accordance with the quality standards and requirements specified for the project. Manages and controls construction cost and schedule. Management of installation, commissioning and completion activities for hardware, plant and equipment.
Senior management position requiring a very highly experienced professional. Generally manages projects over $750m.

Join a culture of innovation, pushing the boundaries of what is possible to seek the best solutions for our clients.

What we can offer:

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across oil & gas and process industry projects.
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs. This opportunity is Hybrid in Houston, TX.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice.
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market.
• Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle.
• Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests.
• Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession.

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Authorization to work lawfully in the US, without sponsorship from Wood is required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for all aspects of construction management project of moderate size and complexity
• Accountable for the overall contract construction effort and commissioning strategy; including safety, planning, cost and delivery of all field works on the Contract
• Accountable for supervising, organising and co-ordinating head office, site construction and commissioning teams to provide high quality support in accordance with the Contract.
• Responsible for ensuring full construction integration to project delivery by encouraging regular engineering, procurement and construction interface meetings
• Ensure work pack and material delivery aligns with construction mobilisation
• Provide construction expertise during FEED, Detail Design, in the form of constructability reviews, scope minimisation and ensuring safest and most efficient construction methods adopted
• Actively engages with the other contractors / sub-contractors to ensure seamless delivery at site(s)
• Engages with individual project teams to ensure correct level and sequence of Work Breakdown Structure adopted at project kick off.
• Ensure all Site activities are performed in a safe, environmentally responsible manner with integrity and quality delivering HS&E targets
• Oversight of home office team to ensure quality construction input to the integrated engineering and planning processes
• Delivery of site teams to meet Client's business schedules
• Delivery of reduced costs at site by continual review of performances and improvements by the site teams
• Ensure the site construction and commissioning process with regard to the provision and use of corporate and project specific procedures, processes and systems
• Monitor the competency and training requirements of all construction/ commissioning personnel
• Ensure safety, quality and environmental responsibilities and accountabilities have been defined and communicated to workers engaged within their area(s) of control
• Ensure all workers within their area(s) of control receive appropriate training to perform their work in a safe, legal and competent manner including any Health and Safety and site-specific inductions
• Manages and controls project cost and schedule of assigned discipline / subset of on site construction. Utilise Commercial processes to capture variations effectively
• Works with engineering in the design phases to influence the design for optimum constructability,

QUALIFICATIONS

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.

Expected:

• 10+ years of experience managing mega construction projects with P&L Responsibility
• Appropriate level of field construction experience, typically gained through a minimum of 25 years of experience in a relevant industry
• Proven capability supervising all construction trades across mechanical, electrical, structural, architectural, piping, and process disciplines.
• Experience managing internal construction teams, including superintendents, EHS, and support staff.
• Strong ability to work in a fast-paced EPCM environment
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• High accountability, consistent punctuality, and reliable daily onsite presence.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Experience working within an EPCM program structure.
• Familiarity with Primavera P6, Procore, Hoylu, and/or other similar construction management and scheduling tools.
• Authorization to work lawfully in the US, without sponsorship from Wood is required.

ABOUT US

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 45 countries, employing around 25,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.