Construction Manager

Overview

Job Description The Construction Manager is responsible for ensuring the safe, timely, and cost-effective execution of Stepan’s capital projects typically between $1M and $3M. The Construction Manager reports to the Capital Construction Leader and through the assigned project manager. The role involves organizing and managing the scope of work, ensuring compliance with Stepan’s EHS&S policies, evaluating and challenging change orders, developing logistics and execution plans, and ensuring constructability through early participation in project development.

The Construction Manager promotes open communication among internal and external stakeholders, champions safe work practices, and maintains a strong field presence during project execution. A broad technical knowledge on electrical, instrumentation, motors, rotating equipment, fixed equipment and civil – structural.

• Demonstrate expertise in construction work safety. Author and issue safe work permits for General, Hot, Line-break, and confined space permits.
• Complete safety planning for day-to-day work, engaging Production and Safety personnel as needed.
• Generate project and shutdown safe execution plans.
• Review construction scope with awarded contractors and confirm alignment with project expectations.
• Review construction in progress to confirm all scope items are constructed as planned and indicated on drawings.
• Support the project scope control process by questioning and screening work scopes to confirm all field work is within the project scope or supported by a project scope change.
• With input from contractors and project management, develop and set the project construction plan and work sequence.
• Develop duration-based resourced, leveled construction schedules using Microsoft Project to set the project schedule baseline; level of detail based on the nature of construction.
• Monitor construction progress to ensure work progresses as planned and update schedules accordingly. During shutdowns, present detailed updates to the integrated project team during daily update meetings or as agreed.
• Work with the PSSR Team Leader to schedule PSSR walkdowns, set the commissioning schedule, and deliver project documentation, especially Construction Quality Assurance documents and SME approvals to the commissioning process.

• 5 years’ experience in heavy industrial manufacturing
• Chemical plant project execution experience required
• Capital project execution experience required
• SAP and Ariba experience a plus
• MyTrack Contractor time management experience a plus
• PSM plant experience required
• Microsoft 360 competence
• Microsoft Project experience
• Familiarity with T&M, T&M NTE, Lump Sum contracts

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management is preferred. A PMP is a plus.
• Equivalent years of technical hands-on experience may be considered in lieu of a technical degree.

Pay Range: $84,000 - $113,000. The salary range for this position is determined by considering a variety of factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, and the location of the position.

• Discretionary Bonus
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K with Match
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD / LTD)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Adoption Assistance
• Reactions – Recognition Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Stepan Company does not accept or retain unsolicited resumes or phone calls or respond to them or to any third party representing job seekers. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Established in 1932, Stepan Company is a major manufacturer of basic and intermediate chemicals. We welcome applicants who share a growth mindset and entrepreneurial spirit. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.