Construction Manager Job

Arkema
Pasadena, TX
Job Summary (include Context And Environment)

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This position is in the Engineering and Reliability Department and reports to Capital Project Manager

Construction Manager is responsible for field management of capital projects construction activities. The Construction Manager will be the site SME on construction planning/scheduling (especially in plant turnaround situations), construction strategy, change order management and contractor resource management

Essential Duties & Responsibilities with % Breakdown:

Identify the major activities or responsibilities of the job (usually 4 to 6). Using a short phrase name or list each activity; estimate the percentage of time spent on each one. Then describe each activity in detail, and how it is done. Use increments of 10% and higher.

  • Construction Manager daily activities-70%
  • The construction manager will manage multiple projects concurrently on daily basis
  • Predicts and eliminates problems/issues before they impact project performance
  • Sets appropriate KPIs to manage field construction activities
  • Establishes appropriate action/implementation plans for the field construction activities
  • Manages subcontractors and material suppliers
  • Provides input on subcontractor selection process
  • Reviews and approves project safety plans, quality plans, noncritical rigging/lifting plans and logistic plans
  • Coordinate pre job activities, LOTO, and blinding with site HES, operations, and subcontractors
  • Reviews critical lift plans and seeks appropriate engineering approvals
  • Manages project resources including but not limited to construction superintendents, cost controllers, quality control representatives, planners and schedulers
  • Project Closeout Reviews and Document Management - 20%
  • Conducts field construction critiques
  • Works with capital project manages to implement lessons learned for future projects
  • Leadership accountability to ensure that procedures are in place to define field construction strategies based on evaluated or expected risks
  • Properly managing the records associated with field construction activities
  • Utilizing proper Arkema documentation systems as the location for the construction records

  • HES Support and MOC Action Items - 5%
  • HSE responsibilities include but are not restricted to those outlined in leadership expectations such as reporting any incident in a timely manner.
  • Ensuring safe procedures and processes followed by all team members.
  • Championing continuous improvement for the department in all areas of HES
  • Ensure construction activities meets/exceeds local/national regulatory compliance/RAGAGEPs.
  • Communication - 5%
  • Working effectively with several cross-functional teams and communicating effectively with all levels of the organization
  • Providing strategic insight to the site construction activities
  • Being the recognized expert on construction planning/scheduling (especially in plant turnaround situations), construction strategy, change order management and contractor resource management
  • Accountable for communication of the status field construction activities to appropriate stakeholders

Minimum Qualifications And Education Required

Min Years of Experience

  • Minimum 10 years of construction management experience in Chemical or Petrochemical Manufacturing environment
  • Demonstrated record of delivering results on small/mid-size and/or complex projects
  • Mastery knowledge of contracting strategies, cost estimating, project controls, change order management, project scheduling and schedule control

Education and area of focus

  • B.S. in Engineering or Construction Management from an accredited College/University or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience of construction planning and execution methods.

Certifications/Trainings

  • Certified Construction Manager (CCM), PMP, PMI-CP is plus

Competencies -Knowledge Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

  • Leadership to manage maintenance driven projects and/ or complex projects (revamping)
  • Influential in multicultural environment
  • Results oriented
  • Capacity to anticipate project issues
  • Cooperative
  • Innovative/creative/resourceful
  • Diplomat/persuasive/good listener
  • Function self-sufficiently, with little direction or supervision on project engineering/management activities
  • Ability to read, understand and utilize equipment drawings and P&ID's
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office, and SAP.
  • Demonstrated leadership, learning and development skills.
  • Initiative and self-starter.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to effectively interface with manufacturing, engineering, and other functions including contractors.
  • Strong interpersonal skills are required as well as the ability to solve problems and present solutions.
  • Ability to influence without formal authority.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

  • This position requires roughly 70% of time in the field
  • Ability to climb ladders and conduct job walks / survey job sites daily
Posted 2025-11-21

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