Project Site Execution Manager

About you:

Join us. Unleash your energy within.

If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.

We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.

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Our purpose and beliefs:

As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.

It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:

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Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:

We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.

Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.

About the job:

Kent is looking for a Project Site Execution Manager to be based in Port Arthur, Texas. The Site Execution Manager is responsible for the overall management and coordination of site execution activities, ensuring that Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards, Quality Control (QC), Construction, and Commissioning & Start-Up deliverables are met. This position leads cross-functional teams, driving operational excellence and ensuring that all site activities are executed on time, within budget, and in compliance with company policies and industry regulations. This role is key to ensuring the successful execution of site activities, aligning teams to deliver high-quality, safe, and efficient project outcomes. The Site Execution Manager plays a crucial part in ensuring the project's success from construction through to final commissioning and handover.

Skills and Responsibilities:
Responsibilities: Lead the site construction activities, managing contractors and teams to ensure project deliverables are met according to the schedule. Coordinate and oversee construction phases, ensuring resource allocation, material availability, and timely completion of tasks. Address construction challenges, delays, or bottlenecks, working with teams to implement solutions. Ensure the smooth transition from construction to commissioning and start-up phases, coordinating with relevant teams to meet key milestones. Oversee the commissioning of systems and equipment, ensuring they are operationally ready and meet performance standards. Support the start-up activities, ensuring all systems are safe, efficient, and fully functional before project handover. Ensure that all site activities comply with Health, Safety, and Environmental regulations and standards. Drive a strong safety culture on-site, implementing and enforcing safety protocols to minimize risks and ensure a zero- incident workplace. Conduct regular safety audits and provide leadership in investigating and resolving any safety issues. Oversee the Quality Control processes, ensuring all construction and commissioning activities meet required specifications, industry standards, and company expectations. Ensure that quality assurance plans are implemented and followed by all teams, addressing any non-conformance issues promptly. Provide regular progress reports to senior management, highlighting project status, risks, and issues requiring resolution. Ensure all stakeholders are kept informed of project developments and site performance through structured communication. Identify and mitigate risks associated with site execution, ensuring compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and project-specific requirements. Address any deviations from plan or standards promptly, ensuring corrective actions are implemented effectively. Identify opportunities to improve site execution efficiency, implementing best practices and lessons learned to drive operational excellence. In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development.
Your knowledge/skills, education, and experience:
Knowledge/ Qualification/ Training/ Certification: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. 10+ years of experience in construction, commissioning, and start-up operations, preferably in the oil and gas or industrial sectors. Proven experience in managing HSE, QC, and site operations teams. Strong understanding of construction methodologies, commissioning processes, and safety protocols. Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines. Familiarity with project management tools and software (PMP certification preferred). Experience in large-scale industrial projects or oil and gas projects. In-depth knowledge of commissioning and start-up best practices. Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to managing site issues.
Communication: Excellent command of the English language in both oral and written communication and skills.
Behavior/ Core Competencies: Be accountable for the performance and results of a team for day-to-day operations. Coordinate and supervise their daily work activities, and you’ll identify and resolve day-to-day operational problems. Be willing to support and guide colleagues with less experience. Actively develop and nurture relationships beyond your part of the business, champion change, and seek out new learning and growth opportunities. HSSEQ: The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country.
Details about the role:
Location: Port Arthur, TX
Relocation required: No
Travel required: No
Contract type: N/A
Experience level: 10+ years of experience.