Construction Lead

Job Title: Construction Lead III

Client: Apache
Location: Field-based – within 3 hours of Midland, TX, San Angelo, TX, or Toyah, TX
Work Mode: 100% Onsite / Field
 

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Construction Lead III to oversee field construction activities for facility development and infrastructure projects. The candidate will ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and according to engineering specifications, company standards, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee construction planning, contractor supervision, and field execution.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures, Job Safety Analysis (JSA), PPE, and OSHA requirements.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure qualified personnel follow company safety practices.
• Review construction drawings, project schedules, pricing, and bid packages before work begins.
• Coordinate with engineers, construction supervisors, operations, and other project teams.
• Ensure safe handling, lifting, and delivery of equipment and materials.
• Verify material quantities, quality, and specifications against drawings and purchase orders.
• Review contractor daily work tickets and verify labor and material costs.
• Prepare weekly project progress reports using Siteview.
• Ensure work orders and change orders are approved before work starts.
• Assist with incident investigations and implement corrective actions to improve safety.
• Support facility startup, commissioning, and project handover.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, environmental regulations, and company construction standards.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in construction, inspection, or site supervision.
• Strong knowledge of surface equipment, facility construction, startup, and commissioning.
• Experience managing contractors and overseeing field construction activities.
• Knowledge of construction safety practices, including LOTO, confined space, excavation, hot work, H2S, and fall protection.
• Familiarity with industry standards such as API, ASME, ANSI, NFPA, OSHA, and NACE.
• Strong computer skills, including MS Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Important Requirement

Candidates must be comfortable working 100% in the field and be located within approximately 3 hours of Midland, San Angelo, or Toyah, Texas.