Construction/Contract Manager

Mary Dickson; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 97,843 - 152,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive Benefits Packages

401(k) Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Commuter Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Job summary

Chemours is seeking a Construction/Contract Manager in Newark, Delaware to oversee construction processes, manage contractors, and ensure project quality and safety. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of industrial construction experience and be capable of detailed planning, contract administration, and team leadership.

This position includes a competitive compensation package and opportunities for professional development within a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• 10 years of Industrial Construction experience.
• Ability to perform constructability analyses.
• Strong knowledge of safety and environmental procedures.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate all phases of construction.
• Set contracting strategy and develop project schedules.
• Audit contractor performance and ensure safety goals are met.

Skills

Industrial Construction experience

Project management

Contracting best practices

Safety knowledge

Planning and scheduling

Education

High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent

Associate's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Primavera

Microsoft Office

Job description

Construction/Contract Manager

This position will report to the East Coast Regional Engineering Manager and oversees the planning, coordination, and execution of all phases of construction and support processes for projects. It is a highly visible, key role within the Engineering function.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate the construction/installation of all phases of the construction and support processes on projects.
• Set contracting strategy, select contractors, set safety expectations, and develop integrated project schedules.
• Provide construction input to cost estimates, quality requirements, and procurement plans.
• Audit total contractor performance against established expectations.
• Act as primary coordinator for all Chemours and contractor resource requirements during construction, including safety, technical, and control personnel.
• Provide direction, set expectations, and audit to assure achievement of safety goals, productivity, completion of projects at or below estimate, attainment of schedules, and quality of work.
• Provide constructability analyses, construction scopes of work, and inclusion of innovative/cost‑effective construction technologies.
• Ensure safety is designed into projects and safety requirements are included in contract packages.
• Administer and implement contracts within the area of responsibility.
• Lead and supervise site contract administrators and field contract administrators.
• Ensure contracting best practices are understood and followed.
• Assure materials and equipment are available and delivered to proper locations to maintain schedule and productivity.
• Manage and document changes during installation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent.
• 10 years of Industrial Construction experience.
• Broad knowledge of capital project and support processes.
• Experience leading/managing multiple capital construction projects.
• Experience in achieving field execution through the use of contractors.
• Capability for detailed planning for contracted field work, anticipating barriers and contingencies, and allocating appropriate resources.
• Ability to perform constructability analyses.
• Knowledge of best practices for safety, contracting/sourcing, cost control, quality assurance, scheduling, project cycle time reduction, invoicing, value engineering, and front‑end loading.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
• 5 years of Industrial Construction Experience.
• Ability to proactively lead and motivate contractors and others to complete assigned tasks on schedule.
• Ability to bring together a diverse group of parties involved in field execution and keep them focused on common objectives.
• Ability to review estimates for validity and use them to develop plans and schedules.
• Knowledge of project change order procedures.
• Understanding of contracting and purchasing processes.
• Experience with scheduling tools such as Primavera and knowledge of critical‑path method scheduling.
• Knowledge of construction and site safety, and environmental procedures/policies.
• Skill in networking, teamwork, negotiating, planning, application of construction technology, defining project scope, and translating scope into cost estimates.
• Willingness to relocate after 2‑3 years if capital workload shifts to another Chemours site.
• Fluent in Microsoft Office tools.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation.
• Comprehensive Benefits Packages.
• 401(k) Match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Commuter Benefits.
• Learning and Development Opportunities.
• Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives.
• Company‑paid Volunteer Day.

Pay Range (in local currency): $97,843.00 - $152,880.00. Chemours Level: 25. Annual Bonus Target: 8%.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Chemours is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Jurisdictions may have additional grounds for non‑discrimination, and we comply with all applicable laws. Chemours is an E‑Verify employer. Candidates must be able to perform all duties listed with or without accommodation.