Construction Manager Central Engineering – Corporate

Kaiser Aluminum•Tennessee Ridge, TN

21d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Construction Manager will be assigned construction management responsibilities for projects at one or multiple plant sites. The role is responsible for planning, supervision, and coordination to ensure safe and effective construction projects. The role will often support start-up and commissioning activities. The Construction Manager will provide timely communication of construction project planning, reporting, schedules, status, issues and potential misses or exceptions on a regularly scheduled basis. The role reports to the VP, Central Engineering and Project Management. This position can be based either near a specific Kaiser plant location or approved remote location. In either case, travel will be required based on the specific project location(s). During project development, more than 80% of the role is performed in an office setting. During project construction, the role will often be more than 80% in a manufacturing environment with exposure to mobile equipment, operating machinery and various temperatures.

Requirements

A minimum of an Associate’s degree plus 5 years of experience in project engineering, project management, construction management or other equivalent experience is required.
Ability to interface with contractors and all levels of the Kaiser organization
Software expertise: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point, and MS Project
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and organizational skills
Proven ability to work individually and within broader teams successfully
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Understanding of industrial construction drawings and practices
Lead construction management activities that result in the successful execution of on-time, on-schedule, and on-budget projects
Works successfully with limited direction
Ability to build successful teams
Professional interpersonal skills and ability to resolve conflict
Ability to work flexible hours relative to 24/7 operations
Strong work ethic with proven dependability

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor of Science in Engineering and industrial experience is preferred.
Plant production management in a Lean production system is preferred
Ability to operate a laser and understand equipment alignment is preferred

Responsibilities

Support development of project scope, feasibility, cost estimates, and schedules for installation, engineering, and construction
Develop construction specifications
Manage project construction resources, budgets, and schedules
Administer construction engineering and design contracts
Coordinate and manage installations, outages, and equipment start-ups
Prepare and organize project construction documentation (manuals, spare parts, correspondence, drawings, drawing lists, material listings, etc.)
Track, report and manage project construction performance, schedule, and cost compliance
Development and maintenance of project construction estimates and schedules
Developing the project construction plan to drive out risk
Maintain technical knowledge of Kaiser Processes, equipment, construction methods, approaches, and technology
Participate/Lead in the execution of projects as required based on skill and knowledge level or identify necessary resources expeditiously
Collaborate with lead engineers and project managers
Develop and implement work process improvements to streamline or improve effectiveness and efficiency of practices and processes
Develop construction specifications; participate in purchasing processes to negotiate successful construction contracts to conform to budget and specification requirements
Follow procedures necessary to comply with company policies
Create a zero injury work environment by planning safety into construction methods and execution
Administer training when applicable for compliance with Kaiser safety policies and procedures
Track project financials and take appropriate action to bring project to completion within approved budget
Other duties as assigned