Construction Coordinator IV

The Construction Coordinator assists the Construction Supervisor with day-to-day oversight of field activities spending the majority of the workday in the field overseeing construction contractor progress, helping identify execution issues, proposing solutions to complex problems, and supporting various interfaces between the Willow project, Company operating areas and the Pipeline contractor. Upon mobilization the Construction Supervisor is accountable for monitoring construction progress, identifying and resolving SimOps issues, providing input on the prioritization of critical activities to the Construction Supervisor, and ensuring the health and safety of all field personnel.

Overview:

 

Construction Coordinator

 

About Fairweather

Fairweather is a trusted service provider in Alaska, delivering specialized solutions in remote and Arctic environments. Our mission is to support operations with safety, integrity, and excellence. We offer a dynamic and inclusive work environment, ensuring our employees are equipped with the tools and support needed for success.

 

Why You Should Work for Us

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Supportive and collaborative work culture
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Commitment to employee safety and well-being

Total Rewards & Benefits

• Medical Coverage: Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) plans, including medical, dental, and vision
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) up to 4% company match.
• Insurance: Short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and voluntary supplemental coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free counseling and support services
• Paid Holidays: Observance of major federal holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Health and dependent care options

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

Asset Description

Willow is an oil discovery located within the Bear Tooth Unit (BTU) in the National Petroleum Reserve of Alaska (NPR-A) approximately 30 miles west-southwest of the Alpine Central Facility (ACF) on the North Slope of Alaska.

The Willow Development is expected to contain greater than 600 MMBOE gross recoverable resource. The initial phase of Willow development will include a new Willow Central Processing Facility (WCF), three drill sites, pipelines, roads, bridges, and supporting infrastructure. The second phase of development will include at least one additional drillsite.

 

Scope Summary

The Project will require six (6) years of field construction commencing in 2023 and completing in 2028. Early construction work focuses on establishing infrastructure, gravel roads, bridges, airstrip, pipelines, and temporary and permanent camps. Later construction work focuses on the installation of process facilities on WCF and 3 drillsites.

Field construction commences in 2023 (Year 1) with limited civil construction. 2024 (Year 2) continues with civil construction and begins pipeline construction. 2025 (Year 3) continues civil and pipelines and on pad facility work starts with the installation of the permanent camp and infrastructure at the Willow Operations Center (WOC). 2026 (Year 4) completes civil construction, continues pipeline construction, and starts facility construction on the WCF. 2027 (Year 5) completes pipeline construction and continues facility construction work and work begins on the drillsites. 2028 (Year 6) completes facility construction for the initial development phase.

The 2027 pipeline scope of work is broken into two packages – pipelines east and pipelines west. Each package will install approximately 28 miles of pipe in 2027, including VSMs, HSMs, pipelines, and tuned vibration dampeners.

 

Position Summary

The Willow Construction Coordinator is a functional report to the Willow Pipeline Construction Supervisor. The position is a core member of the Willow Construction Team and it supports the safe and successful delivery of the Willow Pipeline Program. The Construction Coordinator assists the Construction Supervisor with day-to-day oversight of field activities spending the majority of the workday in the field overseeing construction contractor progress, helping identify execution issues, proposing solutions to complex problems, and supporting various interfaces between the Willow project, Company operating areas and the Pipeline contractor. Upon mobilization the Construction Supervisor is accountable for monitoring construction progress, identifying and resolving SimOps issues, providing input on the prioritization of critical activities to the Construction Supervisor, and ensuring the health and safety of all field personnel. This position may be required to cover the night shift depending on contractor execution plans.

 

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

As part of the Willow Construction Team the Willow Construction Coordinator is responsible to support the implementation of yearly construction plans, oversight of assigned field construction activities, and to lead field safety and environmental performance as listed below:

 

Planning

• Review construction permits and stipulations, engineering drawings, identify execution constraints, hazards, and review the contractor field work plans for each year’s work scope.
• Participate in the constructability process and provide feedback to the planning team members and supervisor.
• Provide input to the construction support strategies and processes (camps, aviation, ground transportation, construction equipment, fuel forecast, material delivery, and laydown requirements).
• Actively promote Company knowledge sharing; apply best practices, synergies, and lessons learned from other projects and operations.

Execution

• Support a smooth transition of the Construction Plan to the field.
• Provide oversight and supervise all assigned construction resources to ensure key project milestones are achieved and all company execution standards are met for scope, cost, quality, and HSE.
• Monitor Contractor performance of work and provide feedback to the construction supervisor on performance improvement opportunities.
• Support interface management between field construction contractors and company operating entities.
• Manage day-to-day activities for all construction contracts to deliver requirements of contracts.
• Provide input to overall project execution including SIMOP’s activities with Drilling, Completions and Operations.
• Support implementation of the agreed upon execution strategy with respect to key priorities and milestones.
• Coordinate with Construction Supervisor, Contractor, COPA Logistics and Materials teams to ensure timely delivery of all required materials to the contractor

HSE

• Proactively lead HSE performance by communicating, fostering, supporting, and enforcing HSE policies, procedures, guidelines, requirements, and objectives.
• Perform jobsite walk-downs, review contractor THA/JHA, provide recognition for safe work execution and task planning.
• Participate in onsite Contractor toolbox and safety meetings, reinforce COPA safety processes.
• Validate adherence with permit stipulations issued by regulatory agencies.
• Participate in safety engagement meetings with Company and Contractor field leadership teams.
• Participate in the COPA Site Safety Audits, Manage by Walking Around (MBWAs) and Life Saving Rule Verifications (LSRVs).
• Participate in and support the COPA Incident Free Culture (IFC) program with contractors through participation in IFC workshops, field engagements, and IFC instruction/training.

Qualification Requirements:

• Basic / Required:
• 10+ years of Pipeline construction or related construction experience
• Proven ability to manage interfaces involving multiple field construction contractors
• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications (Word/Excel)

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Construction, or relevant field experience
• 5+ years of construction in Arctic conditions
• 5+ years of construction supervision/construction management.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated performance as part of a team working on a large project and interfacing with project leadership.
• Strong multi-tasking skills with ability to manage multiple ongoing activities.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with other disciplines and across organizational boundaries.
• Listens actively and invites dialogue for shared understanding, then influences and acts to drive performance and achieve results.
• Builds strong relationships based on trust and seeks collaboration across organizational boundaries to achieve goals.
• Drives thoughtful and pragmatic change, encourages innovative thinking and continuous improvement, and models adaptability through resourcefulness, flexibility, and positivity.
• Continuously demonstrates strong adherence to Company SPIRIT values.

 

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The majority of work takes place in a remote, field environment on Alaska’s North Slope with a diverse group of individuals, each with distinct roles, personalities, and skills.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is a mix of sedentary and active.  It will requiring routine walking, standing, bending, and carrying items weighing up to fifty pounds. Terrain may be uneven, icy, or rocky.  Employee may be required to work night shifts.

 

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: It is Fairweather's business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

 

PREFERENCE STATEMENT: Fairweather is a Doyon company. As such, it grants preference to qualified Doyon Shareholders first and, second, to qualified shareholders of other Alaska Native corporations that grant a similar preference, in all phases of employment and training, including, but not limited to, hiring, promotion, layoff, transfer, and training.

 

Fairweather is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

 

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments

 

A review of this position has excluded marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills or abilities.

 

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.