Construction Manager - Home Office Support

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The Role 

The Wood Project team are seeking an experienced Construction Manager, office based in Greensville, to support an active portfolio of sustaining capital projects within a large-scale Engineering, Procurement & Construction Management (EPCM) projects. This role will be heavy in supporting proposals, preconstruction, contracts, project control and cost control.

Our Clients and Projects - Designing the future. Transforming the world.

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. 


• 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.

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

• Develop, implement, and maintain project specific construction management procedures


• Implement the overall Project Execution Plan, and perform those activities needed to construct the facility and pre-commission it for startup


• Assisting with the delivery and timely execution of the project/contract/service and ensure the contract requirements are satisfied


• Ensure technical and quality requirements are understood and complied with and prepare quality plans and documents in accordance with the relevant project, statutory and legislative requirements


• Assists in management and control of construction cost and schedule


• Responsible for assessing effectiveness of working practices and systems with a view to continuously improving systems, personal and team performance


• Deliver against agreed planned work scopes ensuring obligations are met


• Provide advanced technical discipline input to scope definition and execution


• If identified, react to change in scope, inform necessary parties and complete the necessary change management documentation


• Participate in audits and incident investigations as required


• Provides significant coaching, mentoring and guidance to less experienced personnel


• Manages RFI and Field Change Process, maintains documentation and logs as necessary 


• Coordinates with Vendors for topics such as Technical Support, Site Visits, Delivery Issues


• Responsible for assisting with the development of the PMP/PEP, bid submissions, construction methodology and strategies


• Provide construction technical support to the customer and the Wood engineering team, throughout the FEED and detailed design phases of a project


• Work with project controls in developing the build sequence/construction schedule and proactively risk managing of the schedule


• Provides input to the contracting strategy and during bid clarification process


• Contribute advanced discipline experience to the ongoing development of project work methods, processes and team development


• Collaborate to identify required material and equipment


• Identify change requests


• Communicating with stakeholders where required


• Review construction documents and submittals


• Prepare Reports

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. 10+ years of experience managing construction projects.

• Demonstrated experience leading multiple concurrent small capital projects ($100K–$10M)


• Experience managing construction activities


• Proven capability supervising all construction trades across mechanical, electrical, structural, architectural, piping, and process disciplines


• Experience working within an EPCM program structure


• Strong understanding of construction in cGMP environments, process systems, utilities, and facility infrastructure


• Currently authorized to work in USA without sponsorship from Wood


• Proficiency in document creation and editing (Microsoft Office Products such as Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Excel)


• Well-developed interpersonal skills are necessary in order to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing requirements to a wide range of client groups (internal and external)


• Self-motivated, ability to work independently, or in a team environment, and provide leadership, support, direction, and consultation


• Ability to manage multiple initiatives with strong organizational skills to meet project deadlines


• Willingness to travel, participate in activities, network and build relationships


• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to organize, analyze and report on various parameters and data sets


• Ability to proactively detect challenges to safety, quality, cost and schedule that will ensure development and execution of effective prevention, mitigation, or corrective actions


• Able to establish and maintain a positive and effective customer relationship, ensuring payment terms are met, and communicating any delays


• Well organized, observant, good interpersonal and communication skills  


• Ability to work with timelines/targets