Construction Field Manager

at Chesapeake Utilities Corp. in Georgetown, Delaware, United States

Job Description

What you'll be working on...

• Managing construction inspection and ensuring that facilities are installed, and documented according to applicable standards.
• Scheduling and managing company and contractor personnel on site. Ensuring cost effective use of company and contractor personnel on "Time and Material" and "Not to Exceed" jobs.
• Representing Chesapeake Utilities with governmental representatives and managing compliance with construction permits. Managing public relations on and near construction sites.
• Meeting construction deadlines.
• Approving change orders and payment to vendors based on spending authority.
• Ensuring safety and environmental compliance on construction site. Ensuring that CUC, State, and Federal safety requirements are maintained.
• Ensuring all Capital Projects and Pipeline facilities are installed to Chesapeake Utilities and DOT specification.
• Assisting in cost estimates for construction projects and providing information to project manager for project budgeting, forecasting, and scheduling.
• Providing project timeline estimates. Determining least cost alternatives for projects. Procuring material off of material lists.
• Conducting frequent job update meetings and supply status reports.
• Analyzing and organizing pipeline data and records.
• Completing and filing essential documentation. Generating prints or drawings for construction projects as required.
• Generating and filing as-built drawings. Directing CAD operator in the development of as built and final construction drawings.
• Reviewing proposed State/Utility construction plans and accurately determining the company's pipeline involvement.
• Assisting in training for Operator Qualification Program. Evaluating and qualifying company personnel in accordance with company OQ Program within areas of expertise.
• Coordinating repairs or preventative maintenance to pipeline facilities.
• Assisting in implementation of Pipeline Integrity Plan.
• Performing other duties as required.

Where you'll be working:

• May require extensive travel to support project locations.
• Both in the office and outside field environments.
• Requires walking jobsites and ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Working with and around highly flammable substances at pressures in excess of 500 PSIG.