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Job Overview:

The ideal candidate for this position will be capable of self-performing the management of a team of construction managers/construction leads as well as capable of managing contractors performing the onshore pipeline construction work. Experience managing upstream or midstream capital projects is required as the candidate will be expected to successfully begin executing projects immediately upon onboarding.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Establish interdisciplinary project teams, determine roles and responsibilities, secure resources, and ensure accountability for commitments

• Prepare work break down structures, develop project schedules, determine inter-project dependencies, and refine cost estimates. Generate project execution plans and design bases

• Perform desktop routing and siting of proposed pipelines and facilities

• Participate in engineering contractor selection process and initiate and lead project engineering efforts

• Be the main point of contact with the client in-country and lead all discussions / meetings with the client

• Participate in process and mechanical design reviews and Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) with project stakeholders to ensure they follow company requirements and best practices

• Lead the in-country construction team to ensure they meet the required delivery schedule

• Drive contractor performance to deliver projects on schedule and budget while ensuring contractual commitments are met

• Measure actual costs against projected budgets, manage contingencies, and report variances. Support the preparation of monthly accruals and forecasts for all managed projects

• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of current project status, actively managing the project cost and schedule daily as well as providing periodic schedule updates to stakeholders

Essential Qualifications and Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required in Engineering; Civil, Chemical, Petroleum, or Mechanical preferred, other disciplines may be considered with appropriate experience

• Ten (10) to fifteen (15) years of relevant work experience designing and managing execution of upstream or midstream facility capital projects; onshore pipeline construction experience is a must

• Program or project management of high volume, short cycle pipeline projects and field gathering facilities including beach valve station is a plus

• A high degree of familiarity with and knowledge of the design and construction of pipelines

• Thorough familiarity with industry codes and standards for pipeline, measurement, and gathering facilities as well as applicable local, state, and Federal regulations. Experience working in Trinidad on onshore pipeline projects will be a big plus

• Working knowledge of applicable environmental and safety regulations

• Demonstrated leadership in Occupational and Process Safety principles and their application to design and installation of pipeline and/or production facilities

• Basic knowledge and experience with spatial data management and mapping software programs, such as ArcGIS, is required. Advanced experience is a plus

• Ability to prepare and validate cost and schedule estimates

• Knowledge of and experience utilizing project management techniques and best practices

• Competency in measuring project cost and schedule performance and progress; previous experience implementing earned value performance management a plus

• Proficiency with standard office software such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

• Technically proficient and self-motivated with creative problem-solving skills to accomplish tasks within a team environment

• Track record of action-oriented performance - taking control of problem situations, developing solutions, and bringing them to resolution, operating with a sense of urgency

• Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills

Project / Area / Regional Specifics:

• Relocation:

• Candidate is expected to relocate to Trinidad from Jan’25 to Feb’26

• Travel Requirements:

• Travel will be required up to 25%. Most travel will be to Trinidad & Houston and occasionally to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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McDermott is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.