Construction Manager III

Stepan Company; Elwood (IL); On-site; USD 104,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Bonus

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K with Match

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Dependent Care FSA

Health Savings Account

Paid Parental Leave

Adoption Assistance

Recognition Program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Stepan Company in Elwood, IL is seeking a Construction Manager III to lead safety-focused construction projects in a heavy industrial setting.

You will manage safety planning, schedules, and contractor coordination, ensuring compliance with PSM and project requirements while supporting commissioning activities.

The role requires a proven track record in delivering capital projects in petrochemical environments and cross-functional collaboration with production, safety, and contracting teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in heavy industrial manufacturing.
• Chemical / Petrochemical plant project execution experience.
• Capital Project execution experience.
• PSM plant experience required.
• Microsoft 360 competence.
• Microsoft Project experience.
• Familiarity with T&M, T&M NTE, Lump Sum contracts.
• Ability to perform multiple assignments/projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate expertise in construction work safety and issue safe work permits.
• Complete safety planning engaging production and safety personnel.
• Create task-specific safety plans with stakeholders and contractors.
• Observe construction to ensure adherence to safety policies.
• Participate in Safety Improvement Initiatives.
• Generate contractor safety checklists and distribute them to contractors.
• Develop duration-based, resource-leveled schedules for project baselines.
• Review scope with awarded contractors and confirm alignment with expectations.
• Coordinate with PSSR Team Leader for walk-downs and commissioning documentation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety planning

Contractor coordination

Multitasking

Education

Engineering or Construction Management degree

Tools

SAP

Ariba

MyTrack

Microsoft 360

Microsoft Project

PSM

Job description

Job Description

Stepan is seeking a Construction Manager III to join our team based in Elwood IL.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate expertise in construction work safety. Learn, author and issue flawless safe work permits for General, Hot, Line-break, confined space and Critical Crane lifts.
• Complete safety planning for day-to-day work, engaging Production and Safety personnel as needed to complete work successfully.
• Generate task specific safety plans as required in partnership with stakeholders and the contractors.
• Observe ongoing construction to ensure adherence to safety policies and intervene if required.
• Participate in Safety Improvement Initiatives.
• Generate contractor safety checklists and review/issue to each contractor on each project assigned.
• Develop duration based resourced leveled construction schedules to set the project schedule baseline. Level of detail required based on nature of construction (shutdown = high detail, high accuracy, general construction = medium detail, good to high accuracy, low criticality = low to very little detail, medium accuracy).
• Review construction scope with awarded contractors and confirm the contractor is aligned with the project expectations.
• Review construction in progress to confirm all scope items are being constructed as planned and indicated on drawings.
• Work with the PSSR Team Leader to schedule PSSR walk downs, set the commissioning schedule, and deliver project required documentation, especially Construction Quality Assurance documents, and approvals of SME acceptors to the commissioning process.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in heavy industrial manufacturing
• Chemical / Petrochemical plant project execution experience required
• Capital Project execution experience required
• SAP and Ariba experience a plus
• MyTrack Contractor time management experience a plus
• PSM plant experience required
• Microsoft 360 competence
• Microsoft Project experience
• Familiarity with T&M, T&M NTE, Lump Sum, contracts
• Ability to perform multiple assignments/projects simultaneously

Education

• Degree in Engineering or Construction Management is preferred; e quivalent years of technical hands‑on experience may be considered in lieu of a technical degree.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting – Occasional, Up to 50 lbs
• Carrying - Occasional, Up to 50 lbs
• Climbing – Occasional, Fixed industrial Ladders & Stairs, Scaffolding
• Respirator – May be required to be Fit Tested Annually depending on project needs.

Pay Range: $103,500 - $160,700

The salary range for this position is determined by considering a variety of factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, and the location of the position.

At Stepan Company Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes

• Discretionary Bonus
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K with Match
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD / LTD)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Adoption Assistance
• Reactions – Recognition Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Work Authorization

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Established in 1932, Stepan Company is a major manufacturer of basic and intermediate chemicals including surfactants, polymers, as well as specialty ingredients that go into consumer, household, and institutional products such as laundry detergents, shampoos, and surface cleaners. Stepan Company currently has 19 global manufacturing locations and over 2,400 employees. We have a strong record of growth. Our growth allows us to provide meaningful career opportunities and stability to our team members. We have big goals at Stepan and know every team member will be crucial to achieving our objectives. Regardless of function, we are looking for team members who bring with them a growth mindset, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the ability to thrive in an evolving environment.

We celebrate diversity at Stepan and are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.