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Plains is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing and marketing solutions for crude oil. We own an extensive network of pipeline transportation, terminalling, storage and gathering assets in key oil producing basins and transportation corridors and at major market hubs in the United States and Canada. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

We’re on the lookout for passionate self‑starters who thrive in fast‑moving, collaborative, and innovative environments.

Job Purpose/Summary

The Specialist, Construction Project Management oversees construction projects for crude oil tank, marine, rail, pipeline, and related facilities. This position works closely with Operations, Engineering, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements, and consistent with Plains' policies and standards.

Job Responsibilities

Project Management

• Works closely with Operations and Engineering to ensure successful project execution and completion.
• Ensures completion of project documentation in accordance with Plains' regulatory and internal requirements.
• Monitors project schedules, costs, and construction progress to support timely and cost-effective completion.
• Maintains project cost records, tracks and forecasts expenditures, and identifies opportunities to avoid unnecessary cost overruns.

Construction Management

• Coordinates and oversees construction activities involving contractors and Company personnel to promote safety, timely project completion, quality, and cost effectiveness.
• Ensures Plains' policies, procedures, construction standards, and safety requirements are followed throughout construction.
• Oversees construction projects at various locations as assigned.
• Provides construction support to Operations personnel for tie-ins, commissioning, and startup of capital expansion projects.
• Evaluates project constructability during the design review process and provides recommendations to Operations and Engineering.
• Reads and reviews project bid documents, specifications, drawings, and contractor proposals.
• Reviews contractor bids, including electrical, mechanical, civil, structural, and marine drawings, specifications, exceptions, scope, and other bid requirements, and assists in contractor selection.
• Reviews project schedules and tracks progress against Company and contractor milestones.
• Applies applicable ANSI and API industry construction standards to project activities.
• Supports appropriate non-destructive evaluation methods, including ultrasonic, radiographic, magnetic particle, dye penetrant, magnetic flux, visual, and inline inspection methods, as applicable.

Contractor and Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinates contractor activities and interfaces with Company personnel throughout project execution.
• Represents Plains when interacting with contractors, vendors, landowners, government and local agencies, and other utility companies.
• Identifies and communicates construction issues, schedule impacts, cost concerns, and potential project risks to appropriate stakeholders.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Required

• Minimum of 5 years of project and/or construction management experience.
• Demonstrated experience with pipeline and facility construction, including petroleum pipelines, above-ground storage tanks, docks, rail terminals, boilers, marine vapor destruction units, pumps, valves, provers, meters, and related equipment.
• Working knowledge of project planning, construction management, scheduling, cost control, contractor management, and commissioning activities.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, bid packages, contractor proposals, and related project documentation.
• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, civil, structural, pipeline, and marine construction disciplines.
• Working knowledge of ANSI and API industry construction standards.
• Knowledge of applicable PHMSA, DOT, USCG, DEQ, USACE, and other regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of non-destructive evaluation methods, including ultrasonic, radiographic, magnetic particle, dye penetrant, magnetic flux, visual inspection, and inline inspection tools.
• Ability to maintain project cost records, track and forecast expenditures, and identify potential cost overruns.
• Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with Operations, Engineering, contractors, vendors, and regulatory agencies.
• Available outside normal working hours as necessary to respond to emergencies and meet operational or commercial deadlines.
• Air and vehicle travel required as needed to support assigned projects.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Successful completion of required background and reference checks.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Compliance with the Company's drug and alcohol policy, including applicable pre-employment drug and alcohol testing requirements.

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At Plains, our employees are our most valuable asset. Hard work is rewarded with competitive compensation and a top-tier benefits program designed to keep our employees safe, healthy and happy. We work hard to deliver the best results to our stakeholders, and we also respect our employees' need for personal and family time, which is reflected in our benefits program.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats, communication supports, or other accessibility assistance by contacting WebCareers@Plains.com.

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