Assistant Foreman Construction

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At Devon, we will offer you a career full of energy and unmatched opportunities to solve today’s greatest challenges. Innovation, creative problem-solving and positive change happen when people step out of their comfort zone and think differently. Our values, workplace practices, wellness programs, benefits and compensation are aimed at helping employees manage their unique personal life and care for their families so they can focus on contributing to the fullest.

 

BASIC ACCOUNTABILITY

Assistant Construction Foreman is responsible for safety and environmental compliance, contractor performance, cost management, and other supervisory activities on construction projects. Coordinates all new lease road, location, battery, facility, and pipeline construction as well as needed and necessary rework to existing roads, locations, batteries, facilities and pipelines. Provides pre-job planning, supervision, and documentation for personnel safety and construction related operations, and must demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively and work efficiently with Landowners, Engineers, Landmen, Geologists, state/province and Local officials, Construction vendors and their staff.

 

EDUCATION

High School diploma or equivalent

 

EXPERIENCE

Requires a minimum of 7 years of related industry experience

 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
• Demonstrate safe and ethical behavior at all times
• Understand and apply all Company policies and ensures others comply with these policies 

• Possess the right and obligation to stop work if unsafe conditions exist or are suspected
• Supervise daily activities of direct reports and inspectors
• Schedule inspection requirements for projects
• Monitor compliance of construction activities to Company policies and external regulatory requirements
• Assemble required project documents such as specifications, drawings, payment schedules, and other business documents related to the work
• Review and approve invoices submitted for payment by vendors
• Coordinate and perform tasks involved with pre project planning such as required construction documents and material procurement
• Investigate and report all incidents within area of responsibility
• Assemble and review construction documentation required for the permanent construction file
• Communicate with construction contractors regarding issues including safety performance, project scheduling, Quality Assurance/Quality Control, and costs
• Interact with company personnel to coordinate construction activities
• Communicate construction activities to landowners as necessary for project completion

 

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
• Oil and Gas Industry Experience Preferred
• Practice safe work habits at all times 

• Demonstrate commitment to Devon Attributes
• Basic computer skills
• Commitment to safety and environmental stewardship
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work within a team environment
• Able to identify opportunities for cost reductions, job efficiency, and safety improvements
• Understanding of economic evaluations and indicators and how they affect projects
• Able to travel and work extended hours
• Position requires operation of Company vehicles. Incumbent must maintain a clean driving record and adhere to Company policies.

 

Devon Energy is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the Devon Talent Acquisition Team at Diversity@dvn.com.