The Specialty Materials group is looking for a Construction Manager . Located in the Baton Rouge and Geismar, LA area, this position reports to the Refrigerant & Applied Solutions (RAS) Capital Engineering Leader.
The Construction Manager will be responsible for total delivery of services safely, on time, within performance budget and meeting quality expectations on moderately complex projects. Work at this level requires progressive experience in construction management and involves utilization of project controls for cost, schedule and quality of projects.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the planning, execution, and completion of large-scale industrial construction projects, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient field execution.
Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget through effective coordination of subcontractors, field resources, specialized equipment, and project controls.
Provide strong safety leadership in high-hazard industrial environments, enforcing site safety programs, OSHA and environmental regulations, and company standards.
Perform safety walkthrough with Operations and ensure Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO)/Preparations meet the project work scope.
Performs and participates in construction Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR) for project after field execution has been completed.
Participate in and lead construction safety audits (CSA), contractor audits, toolbox talks, incident investigations, and contractor safety meetings; initiate and conduct contractor stand-downs for safety violations.
Oversee day-to-day site activities, including jobsite walkdowns, constructability reviews, and coordination with contractors, engineering, and project management teams.
Interpret and apply P&IDs, layouts, process flow diagrams, specifications, and issued-for-construction documents.
Verify all construction work is performed in accordance with approved drawings, standards, procedures, and site-specific requirements.
Work with multi-discipline teams to properly design as necessary and safely execute project activities.
Manage Requests for Information (RFIs), including timely review, response, and coordination with engineering and project teams.
Facilitate change management activities, including identifying field changes and interferences, supporting change order development through trades and engineering, and assisting with change order estimating and negotiations.
Support project cost and schedule control efforts, including construction budgeting, change tracking, progress measurement, and forecasting based on field data.
Review and approve contractor daily timesheets and Daily Construction Reports (DCRs); analyze reports to track productivity, progress, and emerging risks.
Assist Project Managers with bid walks, scope clarification, contractor evaluations, and preparation of budgetary and firm construction proposals.
Monitor and review contractor construction schedules, support look-ahead planning, and assist with schedule updates and recovery planning as required.
Review weekly and monthly construction reports covering contract status, costs, progress, and potential changes.
Support preparation of work order and construction work packages, submittals, invoices, and documentation required for execution and closeout.
Identify potential construction risks, scope gaps, and execution issues early and support development of mitigation and contingency plans.
Serve as a technical and execution resource to Project Managers, providing field-based installation support and constructability input.
Key Success Factors:
Achieve World Class safety performance on all assigned capital project
Timely and effectively communicate within all levels of the organization
Demonstrate the ability to form and lead teams in the resolution of problems and the application of sustained solutions
Demonstrate excellent people and construction management skills
Customer Focus - Dedication to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers
Qualifications
YOU MUST HAVE
BS degree in Engineering
Minimum 4 years' experience of increasingly related responsibilities in capital project management and execution processes
WE VALUE
BS degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering preferred
Manufacturing experience in chemical plants preferred
Strong working knowledge of plant operations and processes preferred
Experience in the management of financial budgets, projects, troubleshooting, team building, and overall leadership
Experience working with contract engineering firms
Six Sigma Greenbelt (or Blackbelt) certification or equivalent experience implementing productivity / continuous improvement projects
Prior experience with SAP is preferred
Formal training and certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP)
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR SOLSTICE ADVANCED MATERIALS
In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Solstice Advanced Materials employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays.
The annual base salary range for this position is $129,850- $162,568. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Solstice considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.
Solstice Advanced Materials is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.
About Us
About Solstice Advanced Materials
Solstice Advanced Materials is a leading global specialty materials company that advances science for smarter outcomes. Solstice offers high-performance solutions that enable critical industries and applications, including refrigerants, semiconductor manufacturing, data center cooling, nuclear power, protective fibers, healthcare packaging and more. Solstice is recognized for developing next-generation materials through some of the industry's most renowned brands such as Solstice®, Genetron®, Aclar®, Spectra®, Fluka, and Hydranal. Partnering with over 3,000 customers across more than 120 countries and territories and supported by a robust portfolio of over 5,700 patents, Solstice's approximately 4,000 employees worldwide drive innovation in materials science. For more information, visit Advanced Materials (https://advancedmaterials.honeywell.com/us/en) .
Job Identification 106572
Job Category Integrated Supply Chain
Job Schedule Full time
Locations 2966 Lupine Ave, Baton Rouge, LA, 70805, US
5525 Hwy 3115, Geismar, LA, 70734, US
Hire Eligibility Internal and External
Relocation Package US & CAN Domestic Tier 2
Pay Transparency LA:$129,850- $162,568
US Person Due to U.S. export control laws, candidates must be U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status under asylum or refugee.
