Construction Manager (60221)

Lsb Industries•Cherokee, AL

55d•Onsite

About The Position

The position will provide project and construction oversight from project conception through commissioning and startup. Assist in ensuring there is a technical interface between the project, operations, maintenance, and EH&S groups to ensure all operational and regulatory requirements are incorporated into any project design. Have a working level knowledge of LSBs plant processes and understand how the projects will interface with the existing units. Develop project scopes, create clear project deliverables, and create and execute project work plans. Assist in developing project schedule and maintain/track details to ensure the schedule is updated and accurate to the level of available information. Manage construction contractors, as well as equipment vendors in support of projects. Manage day-to-day operational aspects of a project. Apply LSB project methodology and enforce project standards while adhering to LSB project phase gate process. Develop strong working relationships with all LSB groups as well as contractors and technology suppliers. Effectively communicates relevant project information to leadership. Assist in developing informative and well-organized presentations. Resolve and/or escalate issues in a timely fashion. Capable of traveling to equipment sites, performing fit-for-service inspections, reporting, and utilizing information to develop project scope of work and facilitate cost estimating of existing equipment. Working knowledge of industry codes including ASME piping specifications, Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code, National Electric Code, and similar codes used for equipment specifications, design and installation of industrial equipment. Ensuring that all design specifications conform to the latest national and local codes, rules and regulations. Create request for equipment quotations for project cost estimates using equipment specifications. Demonstrates safety leadership in the field. Manages multiple projects and associated schedules, and resources. Supports company safety programs and initiatives.

Requirements

HS Education with additional training/certifications
10-15 years of operating company experience (project, maintenance, and operations)
Experience preferably with nitrogen-based production facilities, but definitely with Chemical and Heavy Industrial Manufacturing with strong Contractor presence.
Knowledge of applicable codes and industry regulations for ammonia facilities (ASME piping code, ASME Section VIII, NEC electric code, etc.)
Demonstrated performance in completing plant projects successfully, on time and on budget within an operating production facility.
Experience in all facets of project disciplines (instrumentation, electrical, piping, civil, structural, rotating and static equipment).
Ability to use MS Office, JD Edwards, AutoCAD, Navisworks and other similar industry software programs.
Strong project leadership, problem solving, and analytical skills.
Excellent Interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
Able to work independently, manage multiple projects with shifting priorities and to work within stringent deadlines.
Ability to travel as needed, to support the facility and its activities.

Responsibilities

Provide project and construction oversight from project conception through commissioning and startup.
Ensure a technical interface between the project, operations, maintenance, and EH&S groups.
Incorporate all operational and regulatory requirements into project design.
Develop project scopes, create clear project deliverables, and create and execute project work plans.
Assist in developing project schedules and maintain/track details to ensure accuracy.
Manage construction contractors and equipment vendors.
Manage day-to-day operational aspects of a project.
Apply LSB project methodology and enforce project standards.
Adhere to LSB project phase gate process.
Develop strong working relationships with LSB groups, contractors, and technology suppliers.
Effectively communicate relevant project information to leadership.
Assist in developing informative and well-organized presentations.
Resolve and/or escalate issues in a timely fashion.
Travel to equipment sites, perform fit-for-service inspections, and report findings.
Utilize inspection information to develop project scope of work and facilitate cost estimating.
Ensure design specifications conform to the latest national and local codes, rules, and regulations.
Create requests for equipment quotations for project cost estimates.
Demonstrate safety leadership in the field.
Manage multiple projects and associated schedules and resources.
Support company safety programs and initiatives.