Construction Manager

Draslovka; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

401(k) Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Strong Inclusion & Diversity Initiives

Job summary

Draslovka’s Memphis, TN plant seeks a Construction Manager to oversee capital project field execution, ensure constructability input, and drive problem solving through all phases of projects. You will interface with project teams, plant personnel, and contractors to meet objectives and manage cost, scope, and schedule.

The role emphasizes contractor safety, QA/QC adherence, and smooth turnover to operations, with involvement in invoicing and project closure in collaboration with Project Managers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5–7+ years of experience in the chemical, petrochemical, or power industry preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to manage conflict effectively while maintaining positive relationships.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
• Ability to facilitate troubleshooting and problem-solving efforts and team meetings.
• Experience with/ability to read construction drawings, P&IDs, and piping isometrics.

Responsibilities

• Provide constructability input during project design phases.
• Determine project contracting strategy for field activities.
• Host bid reviews and preconstruction kick-off meetings with selected contractors.
• Develop and track project construction schedules in coordination with Project Managers, Field Contract Administration, and contractors.
• Negotiate and process field RFIs and change orders, assessing their impact on the budget and timeline.
• Implement creative problem solving for issues experienced in construction to prevent delays or budget overages.
• Oversee site construction operations by conducting regular site walks to monitor progress, labor productivity, and quality of work.
• Ensure contractor safety throughout project construction.
• Work with the Capital Quality Assurance Leader to ensure all QA/QC requirements are met.
• Ensure smooth project turnover to operations.
• Assist Project Managers and Project Controls with invoicing and project closure.

Skills

Communication

Conflict management

Team facilitation

Read drawings & P&IDs

Troubleshooting

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Construction Manager oversees the field execution of capital improvements, provides constructability input, and executes creative problem solving during each phase of the capital project process. This position interfaces with the Project team, plant personnel, and contractors to establish and achieve project objectives. This position is responsible for project construction cost control, schedule, scope execution, contracting strategy, contractor safety, billing, and project closing. This position is based at our Memphis, TN plant and reports to the Capital and Asset Integrity Manager.

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide constructability input during project design phases.
• Determine project contracting strategy for field activities.
• Host bid reviews and preconstruction kick-off meetings with selected contractors.
• Develop and track project construction schedules in coordination with Project Managers, Field Contract Administration, and contractors.
• Negotiate and process field RFIs and change orders, assessing their impact on the budget and timeline.
• Implement creative problem solving for issues experienced in construction to prevent delays or budget overages.
• Oversee site construction operations by conducting regular site walks to monitor progress, labor productivity, and quality of work.
• Ensure contractor safety throughout project construction.
• Work with the Capital Quality Assurance Leader to ensure all QA/QC requirements are met.
• Ensure smooth project turnover to operations.
• Assist Project Managers and Project Controls with invoicing and project closure.

To be qualified for this role, you must possess the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5–7+ years of experience in the chemical, petrochemical, or power industry preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to manage conflict effectively while maintaining positive relationships.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
• Ability to facilitate troubleshooting and problem-solving efforts and team meetings.
• Experience with/ability to read construction drawings, P&IDs, and piping isometrics.

The following is preferred for this role:

• Experience managing the following activities.
• Crane lifts, lifting plans, and vessel and tank removal/installation
• Demolition activities, including piping, tanks, reactors, pumps, pads, buildings, and foundations
• Construction waste disposal
• Civil construction (piles, foundations, and steel installations)
• Piping, fabrication, welding, and field routing of piping
• Scheduling experience
• OSHA 10-hour safety training (a plus).
• Competitive Compensation
• 401(k) Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Strong Inclusion & Diversity initiatives

Who we are:

Draslovka is a global supplier with a family business approach focused on the future of our planet.

We are an international team driven by a shared goal and guided by our core values:

• We put safety first
• We always do the right thing
• We build strong relationships
• We act like business owners
• We constantly reimagine what’s possible

We specialize in the manufacture, distribution, and application of Cyanide (CN)-based chemistries, with more than 100 years of experience in CN chemistry and production for chemical synthesis, mining, industrial, and agricultural applications. We have operations in the Czech Republic, United States, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, and India, and serve customers around the world. Come be part of our team!

Draslovka is an equal opportunity employer

Draslovka is an E-Verify employer

Candidates must be able to perform all duties listed with or without accommodation

Immigration sponsorship (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status) is not currently available for this position