Construction Technical Specialist

AdvanSix•Philadelphia, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Construction Technical Specialist provides technical and construction support to the capital execution team and construction contractors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field
10+ years of experience in leading construction execution as a foreman, superintendent, or other leadership role in the chemical and Petrochemical industries
Proven experience leading construction projects
Ability to relate well to all levels and areas of the business; ability to build appropriate rapport
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must be results driven and a self-starter, anticipating and initiating solutions to problems
Must be action-oriented and a team player
Excellent analytical and technical skills in one or more areas including: mechanical equipment, piping, structural steel, concrete, proven industry mechanical experience.
Must be willing to work overtime and extended and flexible hours as needed with contractor schedules

Responsibilities

Ensure safe construction practices and techniques being executed by construction contractors and ensure the safe execution of construction packages
Interface with engineering teams during all project phases to ensure mechanical and civil technical items are addressed and constructed appropriately
Ensure compliance of mechanical/civil construction packages to engineering and construction standards
During project scoping, assist in the development of the field staffing plan
During project detailed design, attend design/constructability reviews, provide input to the constructability review efforts, help PM in developing construction strategy, and support review the field construction bid packages
During procurement phase, help in evaluating contractors and services, participate in pre–bid walks and assists in evaluating bids, assist in answering construction related pre-bid RFIs (request for information) from contractors, take part in the bid review for field construction packages, and enter requisitions or notify Project Manager for field material shorts
Responsible for the field project construction contractor execution, including monitoring any changes to the plan and escalating properly to Construction Manager and Project Manager as required
Responsible for the safety, quality, assigned contractors interface, construction operations, and labor productivity
Become familiar with construction documents, scope of work, change notices, exceptions, site procedures and policies, including review of construction supplier estimates
Continuously evaluate site conditions and requirements
Provide value added input on constructability of projects during front end of project cycle
Act as key point of contact for construction contractors in all areas onsite
Ensure excellence in relationships between engineering, suppliers, and site stakeholders
Manage weekly project status and safety meetings
Issue daily progress reports to Construction Manager(s) and their manager(s)