Construction Manager

Construction Manager

Koch Ag & Energy Services (KAES) is looking for a Construction Manager to join our Operations Services team. This person will lead and manage the construction for large capital projects at our operating sites. This role will be a key contributor for development of construction execution plans, ensuring job site safety, environmental stewardship, coordination of contractors, as well as integrity of installed equipment, piping, and controls.

The Construction Management team supports multiple projects across KAES sites. Travel is flexible depending on needs at the business / site and is largely controlled by the individual. Travel expectation is 75-80%, with more of that travel occurring during project execution.

This role is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

The project management capability at KAES utilizes project processes along with the expertise of the Operations Services team to deliver high-quality projects. As a centralized function, it collaborates with diverse project teams across various projects, enabling team members to quickly develop their skills and enhance their contributions to the business.

• Drive and instill KAES project team culture throughout the project phases.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, technical subject matter experts, procurement, project controls, and operations teams to determine the appropriate construction strategy for projects.
• Actively participate in early phases of projects, leading the front-end constructability.
• Participate in reviews of project cost and schedule and actively challenge when appropriate.
• Review and understand scope of work and communicate changes happening within projects.
• Work with contractors to validate execution plans, schedules, manpower, and effectively coordinate construction activities for projects.
• Own field execution phase of the projects.
• Assist project teams with checkout and start-up of their respective projects.
• Submit reports to the project team detailing activities, issues, and upcoming activities.
• Actively seek opportunities to contribute to projects, propose ideas for improvement, and show a willingness to dive into new challenges
• Technical Degree or higher in Construction Management, Agriculture Science, Building Science or related field OR 4+ years of construction management experience in a refining, petroleum, or chemical manufacturing industry
• Experience managing construction projects as the owner's representative from conception to completion
• Bachelor's Degree or higher in an Engineering discipline
• 7+ years of construction management experience
• Experience managing multiple capital projects
• Experience in early phase (FEL / ECI) constructability reviews for various type projects

For this role, we anticipate paying $110,000 - $150,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

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