Construction Manager

Determined, imaginative, curious—if these are some of the ways you describe yourself, we want to learn more about you!

At TC Energy, we are proud to connect the world to the energy it needs. Guided by our values of safety in every step, personal accountability, one team and active learning, we deliver the critical energy that North America and the world rely on while balancing reliability, affordability and sustainability.

The Opportunity

TC Energy has a long and proud history of delivering projects that provide safe and reliable transportation of nearly 25% of all the natural gas delivered across North America.  These projects include everything from maintenance and modernization projects to large, multi-year capital growth programs.  Dedicated teams of professionals rely on one another to ensure that these projects are executed with a focus on safety, regulatory compliance, quality, schedule, and cost. 

Construction Managers play a significant role in driving overall project success by interfacing with many internal and external teams and construction providers necessary to complete the work across TC Energy’s systems in accordance with the established regulatory requirements and TC Energy’s core values.

What you’ll do

• Manage construction activities for projects assigned to you, ensuring the work/safety/quality programs for all personnel on site are being followed.
• Oversee site construction to ensure the project is constructed in accordance with the designs, specifications, standards, budget, safety, and schedule requirements.
• Manage 3rd party contract craft inspection staff for each construction project.
• Complete weekly/monthly CM project reports accurately and timely for each construction project(s) assigned.
• Complete monthly CM reports for 3rd party craft inspection forecasting costs accurately and timely.
• Perform routine reviews to ensure that work is progressing per the TC Energy specifications and initiate corrective actions where appropriate.
• Collaborate with construction contractors to ensure successful project execution.
• Document incidents and participate in incident investigations as required.
• Guide teams through established project processes including commissioning, close out of punch list, and training where appropriate.
• Coordinate the timely completion of project documentation and close out processes.
• Ensure Company environmental policies, safety standards, and federal/local regulations are followed by all construction and inspection personnel.
• Ensure that any design deviations in the field are properly approved by engineering and red lined drawings are included in the project record file.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide leadership for issue resolution during project construction and commissioning phases.
• Perform regular site inspections in a timely and efficient manner to avoid and address any delays to the construction progress.
• Review contractors’ request for changes and make recommendations to the Project Manager regarding necessity, effect, cost, and schedule implications.
• Ensure scope changes are managed in accordance with contract terms and conditions.
• Monitor construction progress and initiate corrective action when the contractor deviates from project specifications, requirements, or schedule.
• Address any construction non-conformance issues.
• Provide guidance to inspection staff and contractors related to TCE construction specifications.
• Collaborate with Company Safety Representatives to promote awareness and understanding of safety performance on projects.
• Provide orientation and training with TC Energy policies and procedures for 3rd party inspectors.
• Manage deliverables with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure project goals are met.
• Provide technical support to Project Manager during project design, pre-bid meetings, and pre-job meetings.
• Work with Project Management and Engineering to determine constructability for future projects based on scope, design, schedule, cost etc.
• Other tasks as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• 10 to 15 years of either/or experience and education (engineering discipline) in construction of oil or natural gas infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge and understanding of construction practices with respect to oil and natural gas pipeline or facility projects.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Computer skills including ability to generate progress reports using Microsoft suite of tools (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project, etc.)
• Relevant leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in reading and understanding various engineering/design drawings to assess construction requirements (P&ID’s, Alignment sheets, IFC, etc.)
• Ability to apply TCE’s core business values to identify and apply rational solutions.
• Adaptability in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and challenges.
• The ability to manage both internal and external stakeholder expectations.
• Ability to work independently with minimal day to day supervision.
• Willingness and ability to temporarily relocate to an assigned project area as required by the project (Special Assignment).
• Working knowledge of planning and executing construction projects.
• Familiarity with operator qualification requirements as they pertain to oil and natural gas pipeline and facility construction.

To remain competitive, support our high-performance culture and allow for more flexibility in the way we work, we offer a hybrid work model and flexible dress code for our eligible office-based workforce in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. #LI-Hybrid

About our business

We are a leader in North American energy infrastructure, spanning Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Every day, our dedicated team proudly connects the world to the energy it needs—moving over 30 per cent of the cleaner-burning natural gas used across the continent. Complemented by strategic ownership and low-risk investments in power generation, our infrastructure fuels industries and generates affordable, reliable and sustainable power across North America, while enabling LNG exports to global markets.

TC Energy is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program supervised by the US government. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. We are also committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. Applicants requiring accommodations or accessible formats are encouraged to contact us at careers@tcenergy.com for support.

All applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country where the position is based, without restrictions. Background screening is required for all positions, which may include criminal and/or credit checks. Offers may be extended at a different level or job title that best aligns with the successful candidate's qualifications.

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Thank you for considering TC Energy in your career journey.