Construction Manager (Chemicals)

Wood Group • Houston, SC

20h • Onsite

About The Position

The Wood Project team are seeking an experienced Construction Manager to support an active portfolio of sustaining capital projects within a large-scale Engineering, Procurement & Construction Management (EPCM) project. This position plays a critical role in the safe, efficient, and compliant delivery of construction projects. The ideal candidate brings deep field leadership experience, strong project coordination capabilities, and proven success managing construction activities in live operating facilities. Designing the future. Transforming the world. Join a culture of innovation, pushing the boundaries of what is possible to seek the best solutions for our clients.

Requirements

• Currently authorized to work in USA without sponsorship from Wood
• 10+ years of experience managing construction projects.
• Proven capability supervising all construction trades across mechanical, electrical, structural, architectural, piping, and process disciplines.
• Experience managing internal construction teams, including superintendents, EHS, and support staff.
• Strong ability to work in a fast-paced EPCM environment supporting 10+ active projects simultaneously.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, project schedules, design specifications, and other construction documents.
• High accountability, consistent punctuality, and reliable daily onsite presence.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Experience working within an EPCM program structure.

Nice To Haves

• OSHA 30 certification
• Familiarity with Primavera P6, Procore, Hoylu, and/or other similar construction management and scheduling tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day construction oversight for an active capital project.
• Coordinate and supervise all construction trades, ensuring work is executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with project requirements.
• Manage internal construction staff including superintendents, EHS, field engineers, and trade support.
• Ensure field activities comply with site safety policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements (cGMP where applicable).
• Maintain strong daily presence in the field and ensure punctual, reliable onsite support.
• Lead coordination with general contractors, subcontractors, and trade partners to ensure safe and efficient site logistics.
• Resolve field conflicts quickly through proactive communication and issue escalation as needed.
• Represent Construction Management in project meetings, design reviews, safety walkthroughs, and commissioning planning sessions.
• Ensure that contractors meet expectations for productivity, documentation, RFIs, permitting, inspections, and compliance deliverables.
• Champion a strong safety culture in collaboration with the HSE Manager and program leadership.
• Ensure all site work follows applicable SOPs, quality standards, and client-specific construction governance.
• Support and participate in field audits, quality inspections, and readiness checklists.
• Maintain accurate daily field logs, progress tracking, and issue documentation.
• Provide regular updates to the onsite Project Managers and Program Manager on project status, risks, and resource needs.
• Support change identification and documentation in coordination with Project Controls.

Benefits

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across oil & gas and process industry projects.
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice.
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market.
• Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle.
• Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests.
• Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed