AddressIf you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we're the team for you. We've created a new breed of company - future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.
We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we're far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.
Our purpose and beliefs: As Kent, we're tackling the greatest challenge of our time: bringing our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.
It's the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in, and the planet:
We PLAY BIG
We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY
We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE
We are built on INFINITE THINKING
Read more about the Purpose, Beliefs and Guiding Principles that drive us: https://kentplc.com/who-we-are/purpose-beliefs
Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging: We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We're heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.
Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character - no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.
About the job:
Kent is looking for a Construction Site Manager to be based in Houston, Tx to support regional construction projects.
Skills and Responsibilities: TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Strong Health, Safety & Environmental ethos.
- Manage and supervise the Subcontractors / Site Engineers.
- Ensures that all construction works are undertaken to required designs, specifications, standards, and QHSE requirements.
- Determine labor requirements and dispatch workers to Construction Sites.
- Obtain all necessary permits and licenses.
- Study job specifications to determine appropriate construction methods.
- Take action to deal with the results of delays, weather, or emergencies at the Construction Site.
- Monitor site progress, including installation of required equipment against accepted programs and 2-4 week look ahead.
- Make recommendations where extra sources or alternative work processes are required to maintain or increase performance.
- Responsible for reporting site work progress to the Project Contracts Manager (PCM).
- Monitor Project costs and identify deviations from the project budget in a timely manner for the Project Manager (PM)/ PCM.
- Identify problematic design issues and recommend alternative and cost-effective re-design solutions.
- Ensure the construction schedule is maintained.
- Reports on changes and additions to contractual agreements by main contractors, consultants, clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.
- Ensure accurate and detailed records of all site activities are kept.
- Investigate damage, accidents, or delays at Construction Sites to ensure that proper procedures are being carried out.
- Represent the company daily to the client, consultants, and sub-contractors.
- Committed to HSE requirements and all applicable legislations and contractual requirements affecting the HSE activities at the project site and administrative offices.
In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role. This provision intends to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the organization's dynamic needs, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned based on the employee's current workload and professional development.
Your knowledge/skills, education, and experience: Knowledge/ Qualification/ Training/ Certification:
- Identify problematic constructability issues and recommend alternative and cost-effective re-design solutions.
- All construction works are undertaken according to required designs, specifications, standards, and QHSE requirements.
- Physical Effort and Work Environment
- Duties performed at Construction Sites with generally harsh climatic conditions.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
- Services Superintendent
- General Superintendent and his team
- Subcontractors
- Scaffolding Superintendent
- Lifting Superintendent
- It is essential to maintain a good working relationship with the Project Manager, HSE Manager, Planning and Procurement Team, Project Construction Manager, Field Engineering Manager, Business Support Manager, Security Manager, Services Superintendent, General Superintendent and his team, Subcontractors, Scaffolding Superintendent, Lifting Superintendent
- 10+ years' experience in Petrochemical or Oil and Gas projects in Construction.
- Degree or Diploma (HND) in relevant technical discipline
Communication:
- Strong communication skills
Behavior/ Core Competencies:
- Demonstrate a positive attitude and embrace charter values.
- Foster good relationships and team working ethic with sub-contract teams to promote safe working practices and efficiency.
- Experience working in an integrated team from diverse locations is required.
HSSEQ:
The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment, and Quality rules of the Company, its clients, and the governing authorities of the host country.
*** Please be advised that this posting is in reference to a future need and does not reflect any position(s) currently open within Kent. Should you wish to have your details entered into the corporate database to be considered for future projects, please submit your resume to this job posting.***
