Construction Manager III
Elwood, IL, US, 60421
Pay Grade: I
Applicants must satisfy job qualifications including work authorization, residence and/or language skills for the country in which the job is located unless Company-sponsorship is specifically stated as available.
Job Description
- Demonstrate expertise in construction work safety. Learn, author and issue flawless safe work permits for General, Hot, Line-break, confined space and Critical Crane lifts.
- Complete safety planning for day-to-day work, engaging Production and Safety personnel as needed to complete work successfully.
- Generate task specific safety plans as required in partnership with stakeholders and the contractors
- Observe ongoing construction to ensure adherence to safety policies and intervene if required.
- Participate in Safety Improvement Initiatives.
- Generate contractor safety checklists and review/issue to each contractor on each project assigned.
- Develop duration based resourced leveled construction schedules to set the project schedule baseline. Level of detail required based on nature of construction (shutdown = high detail, high accuracy, general construction = medium detail, good to high accuracy, low criticality = low to very little detail, medium accuracy).
- Review construction scope with awarded contractors and confirm the contractor is aligned with the project expectations.
- Review construction in progress to confirm all scope items are being constructed as planned and indicated on drawings..
- Work with the PSSR Team Leader to schedule PSSR walk downs, set the commissioning schedule, and deliver project required documentation, especially Construction Quality Assurance documents, and approvals of SME acceptors to the commissioning process
Qualifications
- 10+ years’ experience in heavy industrial manufacturing
- Chemical / Petrochemical 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
- Ability to perform multiple assignments/projects simultaneously
Education
- Degree in Engineering or Construction Management is preferred; equivalent years of technical hands-on experience may be considered in lieu of a technical degree.
Physical Requirements
- Lifting – Occasional, Up to 50 lbs
- Carrying - Occasional, Up to 50 lbs
- Climbing – Occasional, Fixed industrial Ladders & Stairs, Scaffolding
- Respirator – May be required to be Fit Tested Annually depending on project needs.
Internal candidates interested in this position should apply online or contact Tanya Silva.
Established in 1932, Stepan Company is a major manufacturer of basic and intermediate chemicals including surfactants, polymers, as well as specialty ingredients that go into consumer, household, and institutional products such as laundry detergents, shampoos, and surface cleaners. Stepan Company currently has 19 global manufacturing locations and over 2,400 employees. We have a strong record of growth. Our growth allows us to provide meaningful career opportunities and stability to our team members. We have big goals at Stepan and know every team member will be crucial to achieving our objectives. Regardless of function, we are looking for team members who bring with them a growth mindset, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the ability to thrive in an evolving environment.
We celebrate diversity at Stepan and are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment. We are proud to be 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.
Nearest Major Market: Chicago