Sr Manager - Construction

Summary The Sr. Manager, Field Construction Services provides strategic leadership and oversight for all field-based construction safety support activities across Energy Transfer's pipeline, terminal, facility, and infrastructure portfolio. This role leads third‑party inspection safety programs, ensures rigorous safety and quality performance, and drives consistent execution standards across geographically dispersed construction sites. The Sr. Manager serves as a critical liaison for safety between field operations, project management, engineering, and contractor partners, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient construction delivery. Key Responsibilities Field Construction Leadership Lead Field Construction Services teams supporting safety programs for pipeline, facility, terminal, and infrastructure projects across multiple regions. Oversee day‑to‑day field safety support, ensuring alignment with project schedules, engineering requirements, and operational constraints. Provide expert guidance on constructability, field readiness, and execution risk mitigation. Ensure consistent application of Energy Transfer construction standards, procedures, and best practices. Inspection & Quality Oversight Direct third‑party safety inspection teams, including performance management, workload planning, and compliance oversight. Lead review and approval of safety inspection reports and safety observations. Ensure safety inspection activities meet regulatory, engineering, and internal safety requirements. Manage vendor relationships for inspection and field services, ensuring accountability and high‑quality deliverables. Safety Leadership Champion a strong safety culture across all construction sites, emphasizing proactive hazard identification and mitigation. Oversee third‑party safety inspection reviews and ensure corrective actions are implemented. Apply EMT expertise to support emergency response readiness, incident response coordination, and field medical preparedness. Partner with HSE teams to ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT/PHMSA, and Energy Transfer safety standards. Cross‑Functional Collaboration Work closely with Engineering, Project Management, Operations, Integrity, Environmental, and Supply Chain teams to support project planning and execution. Provide field‑based safety insights during design, planning, and constructability reviews. Program Management & Reporting Develop and manage budgets for inspection and field services programs. Track performance metrics, contractor utilization, safety trends, and inspection quality indicators. Prepare executive‑level reporting on field performance, risks, and mitigation strategies. Drive continuous improvement initiatives across construction support functions. People Leadership Lead, mentor, and develop field support staff. Build a high‑performance culture focused on safety, accountability, and operational excellence. Support workforce planning, succession development, and contractor resource strategy. Qualifications Required 10+ years of experience in construction, inspection oversight, or field execution within midstream, pipeline, or industrial energy environments. Extensive experience managing third‑party inspection teams and reviewing safety/quality inspection programs. Bilingual (English/Spanish) with strong communication skills across field and corporate environments. Deep understanding of construction methods, field operations, and inspection processes for pipelines, facilities, and related infrastructure. Strong safety background with experience applying OSHA, DOT/PHMSA, and industry safety standards in construction environments. Experience working both in the field and in an office/corporate setting. Proven leadership experience managing distributed teams and contractor partners. Strong analytical, organizational, and reporting skills. Preferred Experience in a large midstream operator or EPC environment. Knowledge of Energy Transfer inspection processes, and safety programs. OSHA 30 hour Construction Certificate. Experience applying Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) principles. Experience supporting emergency response or medical programs in industrial settings. Beneficial but Not Required Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Construction Health & Safety Technician (CHST) Associate Safety Professional (ASP) Occupational Health & Safety Technician (OHST) Certified Safety Supervisor & Technician (CSST) EMT, Advanced EMT (AEMT), Paramedic, or higher EMS certification Familiarity with API 1169, CWI, and AMPP/NACE inspection programs. Experience supporting construction inspection and quality assurance programs. #J-18808-Ljbffr Energy Transfer LP