Construction Manager (29746)

Job Details

Job Location: Crosby, TX

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Description

As a Construction Manager at ALTIVIA, you will oversee and coordinate multiple high-profile projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The position offers a dynamic, hands-on opportunity to collaborate with talented teams of contractors, engineers, architects, and clients to shape the future of ALTIVIA'S facilities. The chosen candidate will play a crucial role in the entire lifecycle of each project, from initial planning through successful completion, all while fostering safety, innovation, and excellence on every site. If you are a strategic problem-solver with a passion for construction, this is the place to bring your leadership and expertise!

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Select, contract, and oversee specialized contractors (e.g., piping, concrete, steelwork, electrical, insulation, painting, insulation).
• Supervise direct employees, contractors, and subcontractors to ensure all work aligns with quality standards and project specifications.
• Manage the daily work of an in-house, multi-discipline construction group of 40-60 people.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee construction activities, ensuring safety standards and codes are followed.
• Actively participate in all aspects of construction, including project meetings and planning discussions. Plan daily work tasks and provide direction to construction crafts.
• Proactively bring together the construction team to address issues and facilitate seamless communication.
• Drive achievement of key project milestones, proactively resolving delays and project obstacles.
• Lead initial construction planning, collaborating with clients, architects, and engineers to outline job scope, resources, and materials.
• Define work packages. Develops and implements progress tracking of these work packages.
• Generate a resource-loaded, task driven schedule for the construction portion of a project.
• Establish a material management process for projects that includes receiving, inventorying, and issuing project material. Proactively anticipate the need for project materials and initiate purchase requisitions as needed.
• Prepare and submit to the project manager budget estimates for construction tasks.
• Ensure the construction work remains at budget. Proactively communicates challenges that could impact cost and schedule.
• Manage contract negotiations, revisions, and compliance.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, and design professionals to resolve work procedure or construction issues.
• Lead responses to project delays, weather challenges, and emergencies on-site.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Work extended hours and weekends as needed to meet the schedule requirements of the assigned projects.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Education:

• Required: High school diploma or equivalent.

• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field. Relevant experience in construction management may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Experience & Skills:

• Required:

• At least 5-10 years of experience in construction management, including cost management, contracts, construction plans, and project specifications.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Excel, Word).

• Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and maintain meticulous work standards.

• Fluently speaks and writes English.

• Preferred:

• Experience with capital projects in the chemicals or petrochemicals industry.

• Familiarity with ERP and construction management software (e.g., SAP, Chempax, Concur, MS Project).

• Proven leadership on complex construction projects and in managing large teams.

• Fluently speaks and understands Spanish.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to navigate job sites in various weather conditions (including walking, climbing, reaching, and bending).
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Willingness to be on-call for project needs.
• Exposure to construction site hazards.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

ALTIVIA is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, free from discrimination based on race, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Notice to External Recruiters

At this time, we are limiting new agency partnerships. Any agency interested in partnering with ALTIVIA must go through the Talent Acquisition/Human Resources team for approval and engagement. Agency engagement can only be approved by Talent Acquisition/Human Resources, and any unsolicited outreach or resume submissions without prior engagement or a signed contract will not require ALTIVIA to pay a fee.