Portfolio Construction Manager

Eastman•Kingsport, TN

About The Position

The Portfolio Construction Manager leads execution of capital projects across a portfolio, with accountability for safe delivery within approved scope, budget, and schedule while ensuring operability and achievement of business objectives. The role develops construction execution strategies, manages contractors and field resources, monitors performance, and collaborates with Operations, Engineering, Procurement, Maintenance, Technology, and senior leadership at the portfolio level. The manager oversees construction from mobilization through turnover, coordinates sequencing and execution planning, leads construction reviews, and proactively addresses risks affecting cost, schedule, safety, and quality. The role also supports environmental and safety compliance, contractor performance, workforce planning, project controls, quality management, project administration and governance, commissioning, startup, and closeout.

Requirements

Minimum 8 years of industrial construction or capital project experience; equivalent experience in other fields will be considered.
Minimum 5 years leading field construction execution; equivalent experience in other fields will be considered.
Experience managing contractors and multidisciplinary construction teams, or equivalent management experience.
Strong understanding of scope, cost, schedule, risk, and quality management.
Demonstrated leadership in large organizations.
Applicants must not require visa sponsorship, including F-1 visa OPT applicants who would subsequently require ongoing sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related discipline is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Manage capital project execution for a portfolio of projects.
Develop and execute construction strategies that support project objectives.
Lead site construction from mobilization through turnover.
Coordinate construction sequencing and execution planning.
Lead routine construction review meetings.
Proactively address risks affecting cost, schedule, safety, and quality.
Champion a Zero Incident Mindset.
Ensure compliance with OSHA requirements, environmental requirements, and Eastman SOPs.
Conduct field audits and contractor safety reviews.
Support investigations and corrective actions.
Manage contractors, subcontractors, and service providers at a portfolio level.
Manage contractor performance for safety, quality, schedule, and cost.
Coordinate workforce planning and resource loading.
Monitor cost, schedule, productivity, and earned value metrics.
Work with Project Controls managers to develop forecasts and risk mitigation plans.
Evaluate project performance and identify improvements.
Coordinate with EPCOM stakeholders.
Communicate projections, risks, and execution strategies.
Promote Eastman Capital Process governance.
Ensure compliance with specifications and codes.
Lead resolution of quality deficiencies.
Lead constructability reviews.
Manage permits, change orders, contracts, and execution plans.
Participate in benchmarking and continuous improvement initiatives.
Lead mechanical completion and turnover.
Coordinate punch lists and closeout.
Support commissioning and startup activities.