The posting
Crescent is a differentiated U.S. energy company committed to delivering value through a disciplined, returns-driven growth through acquisition strategy and consistent return of capital. Our long-life, balanced portfolio combines significant cash flow from stable production with a deep, high-quality development inventory. Crescent is a top three producer in the Eagle Ford basin and a scaled operator in each of the Permian and Uinta basins. Crescent’s leadership is an experienced team of investment, financial and industry professionals that combines proven investment and operating expertise. For more than a decade, Crescent and our predecessors have executed on a consistent strategy focused on cash flow, risk management and returns. Through disciplined and accretive investments, we have successfully tripled the size of our company since going public in December 2021 while maintaining a strong balance sheet.
The Construction Superintendent is responsible for coordinating and overseeing daily field construction activities supporting oil and gas operations throughout Crescent’s West Texas assets. This position provides hands-on leadership to company personnel and contractors to ensure construction and infrastructure projects are completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with company standards, engineering specifications, and applicable federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
The Construction Superintendent serves as the primary field point of contact for assigned work and partners closely with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE), landowners, and third-party contractors. The role requires strong field judgment, effective communication, and the ability to manage multiple people, projects and changing priorities in an active operating environment.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate daily field construction activities involving production facilities, pipelines and flowlines, tank batteries, gathering systems, roads, locations, utilities, and related infrastructure.
- Direct and monitor contractors and company personnel to ensure work is performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with approved plans, scopes of work, specifications, procedures, and company expectations.
- Conduct or participate in pre-job meetings, Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), tailgate meetings, site inspections, and other required safety activities before and during work.
- Verify that crews understand the scope of work, site hazards, required permits, and applicable safety and environmental controls before work begins.
- Coordinate labor, equipment, materials, vendors, inspections, and site access to support project schedules and minimize operational interruptions.
- Review construction drawings, site plans, work packages, and engineering specifications; identify field conflicts or constructability concerns and communicate recommended solutions.
- Monitor workmanship, productivity, material usage, and project progress, and promptly address safety, quality, schedule, or performance concerns.
- Inspect completed work to confirm it meets company standards, design requirements, and applicable codes before turnover to Operations.
- Coordinate tie-ins, shutdowns, line locates, excavation activities, pressure testing, commissioning support, and other work affecting active operations.
- Ensure compliance with company requirements related to excavation, confined space entry, hot work, lockout/tagout, line breaking, lifting and rigging, and other high-risk work.
- Partner with HSE personnel to reinforce safe work practices, stop unsafe work when necessary, and ensure incidents, near misses, spills, and hazards are reported and addressed promptly.
- Support environmental compliance, including spill prevention, waste handling, site restoration, erosion control, and protection of landowner property.
- Ensure field activities comply with applicable in-basin requirements, land-use conditions, and permits
- Track daily work activities, contractor hours, equipment usage, materials, field changes, project status, and other required documentation.
- Review field tickets, invoices, and supporting documentation for accuracy and alignment with completed work and approved scope.
- Communicate project status, delays, cost concerns, and resource needs to management and other stakeholders.
- Maintain positive working relationships with Operations, Engineering, contractors, vendors, landowners, and regulatory representatives.
- Assist with contractor selection, onboarding, performance evaluation, and enforcement of company expectations.
- Respond to urgent field needs and support operational or emergency work outside normal business hours when required.
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
Required Experience & Education
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Technical or vocational training in construction, welding, mechanical systems, pipelines, production operations, or a related field preferred.
- Ten or more years of oil and gas, pipeline, industrial, civil, or facilities construction experience preferred.
- Five or more years of experience leading crews, contractors, or field construction activities are preferred.
- Experience with production facilities, pipelines, tank batteries, civil work, mechanical construction, and facility commissioning strongly preferred.
- An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
Crescent Energy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender/pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Crescent Energy is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please let us know by contacting [email protected].
