Construction Support Manager

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 responses and inspection services.

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. 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 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. 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