Construction Manager, Billings Refinery

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The Construction Manager will oversee and ensure the successful execution of capital construction projects. Collaborating closely with the project engineer, operations team, and various refinery service organizations, the Construction Manager will play a pivotal role in managing construction activities. The Construction Manager’s role involves a blend of field and office work, with approximately 50% of the position focused on field-oriented tasks.

Responsibilities May Include:

• Safety and Environmental Compliance:
  • Ensure that projects adhere to safety, health, and environmental standards
  • Oversee daily construction activities carried out by contracting companies.
  • Lead plant wide contractor safety meetings
• Collaboration and Communication:
  • Interact with various departments within the Refinery organization to execute field activities.
  • Actively participate in model and constructability reviews providing input to designers and engineers.
  • Manage work permit administration, quality control, material procurement, incident investigations, and status reporting.
• Adherence to Standards:
  • Perform work in compliance with Company policies, engineering standards, industry practices, and government regulations.
  • Interpret project scope defined by construction drawings and specifications.
• Contracting Strategy and Execution:
  • Collaborate with the Project Engineer to develop contracting strategies.
  • Participate in job walks, contract reviews, and contract award decisions.
  • Coordinate contractor activities based on contract terms.
• Supervision and Delegation:
  • Manage field construction supervisors.
  • Assign and delegate tasks to contractor personnel.
• Project Oversight:
  • Review and provide feedback on project specifications and drawings.
  • Ensure progress, cost, and quality of construction projects.
  • Correct deficiencies as needed.
• Project Execution:
  • Execute construction activities for projects.
  • Collaborate with engineering staff to select contractors and determine crew size.
  • Foster positive contractor-Company relationships.
• Efficiency and Quality:
  • Coordinate and oversee construction contractors and employee teams.
  • Prioritize tasks for efficient project execution.
  • Manage project costs, schedule, and work quality.
  • Responsible for adhering to and owning the Capital Project Quality Manual.
• Process Improvement:
  • Manage request for information and change order processes effectively.
  • Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned reviews and incident investigations.
• Professional Development and Networking:
  • Participate in training opportunities.
  • Participate in the Construction Lead Network engaging with construction leaders across the P66 enterprise.
  • Network with peers to share best practices.
  • Contribute to the selection of new employees for the capital project organization.

Required Qualifications:

• Legally authorized to work in the job posting country.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• 5 or more years of construction supervision / management experience.
• Experience in the Construction (installation and erection) and maintenance of piping systems, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, fired heaters, storage tanks, rotating/reciprocating machinery.
• Knowledge of the design and installation of electrical and instrumentation.
• Experience with schedule activities, schedule forecasting and productivity tracking.
• Knowledge of construction procurement, material handling and fabrication activities.
• Experience with supervision of construction contractors and construction strategies.
• Knowledge of refining processes, systems, and equipment.
• Willing and able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC). Information can be found at https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic
• Must be willing and able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to comply with the following:
  • Travel up to 5% of the time
  • Occasional on-call duties
  • Work extended hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays
  • Transport articles up to 50 pounds
  • Work safely near large, hot, high-speed machines.
  • Climb ladders and stairs up to 200 feet in height.
  • Work around chemicals, including acids and bases.
  • Work around hydrocarbons under high pressure and heat.
  • Work outside in harsh weather conditions.
  • Wear fire retardant clothing and personal protective equipment (such as steel-toe shoes, ear and eye protection).
  • Maintain face daily so that a respirator/face mask can seal properly (some examples include being free of facial hair and/or clean shaven).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management.
• Knowledge of cost and cost control and forecasting.
• Experience in dealing with labor issues, as well as manpower loading and logistics.
• Knowledge of Refinery, OSHA, and Construction Industry Safe Work practices.
• Knowledge of engineering and construction processes and systems.

The Billings Refinery is located in Billings, Montana. Its facilities include crude distilling, naphtha reforming, fluid catalytic cracking, alkylation, hydrodesulfurization and delayed coking units. The refinery processes a mixture of Canadian heavy, high-sulfur crude oil delivered by pipeline, and domestic crude oil delivered by truck. With the startup of a new vacuum distillation unit in 2017, the refinery has 100 percent heavy crude processing capability. The refinery produces a high percentage of transportation fuels and petroleum coke. Finished petroleum products are distributed by pipeline, rail car and truck. Pipelines transport most of the refined products to markets in Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, Utah, Colorado and Washington.

Total Rewards

At Phillips 66, providing access to high quality programs and care for you and your family is important to us. Maintaining a culture of well-being — physical, emotional, social, and financial — is essential for a high-performing organization. When we are at our best, we are poised to deliver exceptional results — personally and professionally. Benefits for certain eligible, full-time employees include:

• Annual Variable Cash Incentive Program (VCIP) bonus
• 8% 401k company match
• Cash Balance Account pension
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with an annual company contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees on HDHP
• Total well-being programs and incentives, including Employee Assistance Plan, well-being reimbursement, and backup family care services

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Phillips 66 has more than 140 years of experience in providing the energy that enables people to dream bigger and go farther, faster. We are committed to improving lives, and that is our promise to our employees and our communities. We are sustained by the backgrounds and experiences of our diverse teams, which reflect who we are, the environment we create and how we work together. We have been recognized by the Human Rights Campaign, U.S. Department of Labor and the Military Times for our continued commitment to inclusive practices and policies in the hiring and retention of those in the LGBTQ+ community and military veterans. Our company is built on values of safety, honor and commitment. We call our cultural mindset Our Energy in Action, which we define through four simple, intuitive behaviors: We work for the greater good, create an environment of trust, seek different perspectives and achieve excellence.

Learn more about Phillips 66 and how we are working to meet the world's energy needs today and tomorrow, by visiting phillips66.com. 

To be considered

In order to be considered for this position you must complete the entire application process, which includes answering all prescreening questions and providing your eSignature on or before the requisition closing date of 10/18/2024.

Candidates for regular U.S. positions must be a U.S. citizen or national, or an alien admitted as permanent resident, refugee, asylee or temporary resident under 8 U.S.C. 1160(a) or 1255(a)(1).  Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.