Senior Construction Manager

Job Description

• Serve as the primary on-site point of contact for contractor site management.
• Promote a culture of safety and enforce safe practices among site teams, including contractors and subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, including site orientation, work permits, safety audits, toolbox meetings, and HSES events.
• Review and issue Safe Work Permits as required, with training provided.
• Collaborate with contractors, vendors, and other project teams (design, commissioning, operations) to address construction issues and ensure timely execution.
• Review and contribute to contractor job plans, ensuring they align with project goals and timelines.
• Provide regular updates to the Project Manager on progress, performance, risks, change requests, and milestones.
• Oversee contract execution and manage interpretations and change requests.
• Review contractor invoices and verify project progress to ensure budget adherence.
• Manage weekly construction meetings and provide updates on project timelines, addressing potential delays proactively.
• Maintain and track Requests for Information (RFIs) and ensure timely responses from contractors.
• Oversee quality assurance throughout the mechanical completion process and transition to the commissioning team.
• Ensure all as-built drawings and deliverables are collected and provided to the owner.
• Assist in the Ready for Startup Review (RFSR) process.
• Manage material inventories, ensuring that all equipment and materials are delivered to site as needed.
• Communicate daily construction plans during site meetings and ensure smooth coordination.
• Coordinate necessary shutdowns with engineering and operations teams.
• Ensure all post-construction punch list items are closed out efficiently.
• Support commissioning and startup activities by reviewing plans, field changes, and tracking progress.

Skills Required

• Strong knowledge in reading and interpreting equipment schematics, P&IDs, and construction drawings.
• OSHA 40-Hour Training and working knowledge of General Industry and Construction Training per OSHA CFR Part 1926 is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of building codes and consensus engineering standards, such as ASME, API, CGA, NFPA, and OSHA regulations.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate and work in a team-oriented environment.
• Experience with high-purity gas installation techniques is a plus.

Education and Certifications

• Engineering degree or demonstrated equivalent competency through work experience and relevant construction industry certifications.
• Minimum 10 years of construction management experience, specifically managing capital projects valued at $2 million or more in the specialty chemical or similar industry.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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