Manager, Construction

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The Construction Manager oversees all phases of plant construction activities within a new or expansion of an existing Services parts cleaning and refurbishment plant environment, ensuring projects are executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with engineering specifications, regulatory requirements, and plant operational constraints. This role coordinates contractors, manages schedules and budgets, and ensures strict adherence to process safety standards while delivering high quality capital growth (new plants) and expansion projects (within existing plants).

• Lead construction planning and execution for capital projects – new growth and plant expansions / modifications within Services business unit.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards including OSHA, PSM, and site‑specific chemical plant safety protocols.
• Coordinate with engineering, operations, and facility teams to support facility and process design and align construction activities with plant priorities and operational windows. Support Architectural and Engineering (A&E) capture of design details – structural, IT requirement, mechanical, electrical, plumbing.
• Manage contractors and subcontractors including onboarding, performance oversight, and adherence to site rules.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, provide or work with PMO organization to sequence work to meet schedule targets and minimize operational downtime and impacts. PMO manages overall project plan/schedule and Construction Manager manages facility construction scope of work (SOW’s and responsibilities are set at project definition and aligned during design).
• Monitor project budgets, support procurements team, track spend progress, and report variances or risks to leadership.
• Manage project risk and changes. Resolve construction risks and coordinate change management approvals/rejections in conjunction with overall project plan (PMO). Support Architectural and Engineering (A&E) capture of change details – structural, IT requirement, mechanical, electrical, plumbing.
• Conduct field inspections to verify quality, progress, and compliance with design specifications.
• Lead construction meetings, resolve field issues, and ensure timely communication across stakeholders. Construction Manager will support overall project communications in conjunction with PMO.
• Oversee permitting and documentation including new build construction and Environmental permitting and project specific safety work permitting including hot work, confined space work, working at heights and other high‑hazard activities.
• Support commissioning and turnover activities ensuring proper documentation, punch lists, and handoff to operations.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• CCM core competencies:
  • Project management and controls including cost, schedule, risk and change management.
  • Contract administration and procurement oversight.
  • Quality management and field inspection practices.
  • Safety leadership with emphasis on high‑hazard environments.
  • Communication and coordination across multi‑discipline teams.
  • Construction technology and methods relevant to complex industrial projects.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence…