Lead Construction Manager – Midstream Infrastructure

Job Family Group:

Project Management Group

Job Description:

bpx energy, a major oil and gas producer in the United States, leverages its expertise in unconventional gas, including shale, to deliver hydrocarbon production and technical knowledge worldwide. With operations in Texas and Louisiana, our US onshore business has become both a world-class oil and gas producer and a leader in reducing methane emissions. As part of BP, a global industry leader, we foster a high-energy, high-intensity environment built on accountability, collegiality, and empowerment.

Job Details

• Houston or Denver office-based role with frequent travel to field
• Schedule: M-F, 40 hrs a week
• Travel:  35%+ (primarily Permian basin and minor Eagle Ford basin)

Job Description Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Construction Manager to lead field construction execution across BPX’s Midstream Infrastructure projects. This role is accountable for safe, high-quality, and efficient delivery of construction activities across multiple capital projects, including CDPs, compressor stations, and power infrastructure.

The Construction Manager serves as BPX’s primary leader and account manager with Construction contractors and BPX’s Infrastructure Field personnel, ensuring well-adapted execution and alignment with project objectives for safety, quality, schedule, and cost.

Responsible for providing construction management knowledge as it relates to:

• Construction management & planning tools/software
• Leading weekly/monthly construction meetings, path of construction meetings, constructability meetings, construction lessons learned meetings, etc.
• Supports Project Managers and Resident Construction Managers (RCMs) with maintaining onsite safety, quality, schedule, and construction budget
• Responsible for functional activities and the growth and development of RCMs, Construction TLs, and Construction Specialists
• Lead construction contractors and supporting functions including QA/QC, project controls, and materials
• Ensure strong contractor accountability, performance tracking, and adherence to Construction contract terms
• Support contractor selection and input into contracting strategy (EPC, unit rate, T&M)
• Knowledge of Construction KPIs and benchmarking
• Coordinate across engineering, procurement, and operations to ensure seamless Construction execution
• Responsible for weekly / monthly reporting of Construction project progress, KPIs, risks, and opportunities 

Crucial Criteria

• 14+ years of Construction Experience (O&G Midstream preferred or Downstream)
• Construction Management degree (preferred)
• Demonstrated success delivering projects with tight schedules and cost rigor
• Strong field leadership presence and decision-making under pressure
• High level of ownership and accountability for outcomes
• Excellent communication across field and leadership levels
• Dedication to safety-first culture and continuous improvement

Preferred Criteria

• Familiarity with Microsoft app suites (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Navisworks Freedom
• P6 Primavera scheduling tool
• Procore construction management software
• Bluebeam

Salary and Benefits

We offer a reward and wellbeing package to enable your work to fit with your life. These can include, but not limited to, access to health, vision and dental insurance, flexible working schedule, paid time off policy, discretionary annual bonus program, long-term incentive program, and a generous 401K matching program. How much do we pay (Base)? $180,000- $230,000

*Note that the pay range listed for this position is a good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible base compensation at the time of posting.

Travel Requirement:

Up to 50% travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

Relocation may be negotiable for this role

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

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