Position Description

The Construction Support Manager provides quality assurance and quality control for the inspection of all aspects of natural gas pipeline projects. Additionally, this position will work with and assist project management staff, regional maintenance staff, and others as needed, including emergency response and inspection services. Position may be filled at various levels depending on experience and job skills of successful candidate.

Primary responsibilities:
• Work with the Project Manager to develop the project schedule and identify any quality, cost control, safety and environmental objectives for the project.
• Work with the Project Manager during the design, fabrication, installation, testing and documentation phases to ensure Kinder Morgan specifications/standards, contractual, and any specific project requirements are met during the project.
• Ensure the project inspection team is performing in accordance with Kinder Morgan standards/procedures and all project required documentation is being completed in an adequate and timely manner.
• Work with Project Manager in the management of all project inspection and construction personnel to ensure the work is performed to the highest standards of production, quality, cost control, safety, environmental stewardship and professionalism are maintained on the project.
• Work with the Project Manager to review and provide input into Construction Contractor scope changes and associated costs to determine the merits of such claims.
Specific responsibilities:
Pre-Construction Phase
• Work with the Project Manager to develop and/or review the project scope of work. The review will be based on a construction perspective, including preliminary centerline route selection, site requirements, construction methodologies required by the project, extra work space requirements, access road, lay down areas, etc.
• Work with the Project Manager to establish the Operator Qualification requirements for the project.
• Work with the Project Manager in the staffing of the construction inspection team with appropriate personnel as required by the project. Review all required training documentation for inspection to confirm the training requirements have been completed and documented to Kinder Morgan standards.
• Work with the Project Manager to develop NDE requirements for each specific project in accordance to Kinder Morgan NDE construction standards. Support may include the securing of Company approved NDE service provider or 3rd party auditor to be utilized to audit the NDE service provider if directed by Project Manager.
• Work with the Project Manager to develop pre-construction bid, schedule and project kick-off meetings.
Construction Phase
• Travel on a regular basis throughout the assigned region to ensure projects are progressing as scheduled.
• 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.
• 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 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.
Post Construction Phase
• 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 redline drawings for completeness and accuracy in accordance to Kinder Morgan construction standards and specifications prior to contractor demobilization.

Position Requirements

Minimum requirements:
Education:
• College degree or equivalent experience. College degree or classes in mechanical or civil engineering strongly desired.
Experience/specific knowledge:
• 3-5 years of 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).
Certification, licenses, registrations:
• 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.
Competencies, skills, and abilities:
• Must have good math skills.
• Proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Excel, Word, Project, and Outlook.
• Well-balanced interpersonal skills and strong verbal and written communications skills are required.
• Must be accountable and take direction from Managers; keep required work schedules, which include regular and predictable job attendance; focus attention on details; follow work rules.
• Organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks are essential.
• Must be a problem solver with the ability to find resolutions.
• Must be self-motivated and capable of working with minimal supervision and/or direction.
• Must be flexible and able to work effectively in a team environment and consistently maintain a professional and respectful demeanor/attitude with coworkers, clients, vendors, and regulatory agencies.
Planning and Organizing: Establish a course of action for self and/or others to accomplish specific goals; plan and prioritize proper assignments of personnel and/or appropriate allocation of resources.
Analysis: Identify problems and/or cause-effect relationships; identify key issues; secure relevant information from all appropriate sources; identify possible root causes of problems and develop and implement corrective actions for resolution of problems.
Sound Judgment: Make decisions and/or act based on logical assumptions derived from factual information gathered; seek out information from established policies and procedures and/or knowledge experts; seek input from others.
Initiative: Actively attempts to influence events to achieve goals; does not wait to be told but is a self-starter who takes action to achieve goals beyond what is required. Must be flexible and able to work effectively in a team environment and consistently maintain a professional and respectful demeanor/attitude with co-workers, clients, and vendors.
Effective and Professional Communication: Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of management, employees, customers, vendors, and outside regulatory agencies at the local, state and federal level; clearly and effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
Leadership: Utilize appropriate interpersonal styles and methods in guiding individuals/department (subordinates, peers, superiors) or groups toward task accomplishment. Consistently adhere to Kinder Morgan's policies and procedures and be a positive example for others by demonstrating the Company's core values of honesty, integrity, and respect for people.
Maximizes Performance:
A key requirement is establishing performance goals, coaching performance, providing training and evaluating performance, including making recommendations to remove inspectors from projects.
Integrity:
Maintaining and promoting social, ethical and organizational values when conducting internal and external activities.
Physical demands:
• 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.
Working Conditions:
• 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.
Supervisory responsibility:
• Will have oversight of and provide direction to third-party contractors and inspectors.
Preferred education, experience, certifications, competencies, skills, and abilities: (Above the minimum requirements; not required but advantageous in this position)
• Certification as a project management professional (PMP).
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering (civil, mechanical, petroleum or chemical).
• Experience with storage tank operations, including inspections, alarms, and sampling.
THE ABOVE STATEMENTS DESCRIBE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK BEING PERFORMED. THIS POSITION MAY PERFORM OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.