Joey Stephenson

About Joey Stephenson

I’m a construction leader focused on bringing clarity, alignment, and truth to complex industrial projects. My background spans large‑scale EPC and LNG work, where I’ve led onshore construction, built execution plans from the ground up, and ensured teams deliver safely, predictably, and with discipline. My strength is connecting the dots between engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and project controls, so the path of construction stays intact and teams stay aligned on what “good” actually looks like.I’m at my best building frameworks that make the work easier for others: clear planning, constraint‑free execution, strong communication, and decision‑making rooted in reality, not optimism. I focus on developing people first: identifying talent, giving them visibility, and helping them grow into roles that elevate the whole organization.As I step more into the project development and corporate space, my aim is simple: help the company set standards that scale, stand up new projects with clean front‑end definition, and create an environment where teams can execute with confidence. If we align early, stay honest, and support our people, world‑class results follow.

Experience

1. Sr Manager Construction

   McDermott International, Ltd

   Nov 2025 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   I’m a construction leader focused on bringing clarity, alignment, and truth to complex industrial projects. My background spans large‑scale EPC and LNG work, where I’ve led onshore construction, built execution plans from the ground up, and ensured teams deliver safely, predictably, and with discipline. My strength is connecting the dots between engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and project controls, so the path of construction stays intact and teams stay aligned on what “good” actually looks like.I’m at my best building frameworks that make the work easier for others: clear planning, constraint‑free execution, strong communication, and decision‑making rooted in reality, not optimism. I focus on developing people first; identifying talent, giving them visibility, and helping them grow into roles that elevate the whole organization.As I step more into the project development and corporate space, my aim is simple: help the company set standards that scale, stand up new projects with clean front‑end definition, and create an environment where teams can execute with confidence. If we align early, stay honest, and support our people, world‑class results follow.

Education

• San Jacinto College

  Certificate, Civil Engineering

Skills

• Refinery Operations
• 15 Years Heavy Civil Construction
• Epc
• Contract Management
• Refinery
• Petroleum
• Petrochemical
• Primavera P6
• Self-Management
• Lng
• Construction
• Factory
• Client Satisfaction Specialist
• Piping