Construction Manager III

Stepan Company; Illinois; On-site; USD 104,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable & Growing

Collaborative Environment

Make a Difference & Be Recognized

Committed to Safety & Sustainability

Value Driven Culture

Job summary

Stepan Company is seeking a Construction Manager III to join our Elwood, IL team. The role emphasizes safety, scheduling, and contractor coordination for heavy industrial projects.

You will manage permits, safety plans, and contractor safety checklists, working with the PSSR team to finalize commissioning documents and QA deliverables. This position requires extensive field experience and collaboration across multiple teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in heavy industrial manufacturing.
• Chemical/petrochemical plant project execution experience required.
• SAP and Ariba experience a plus; MyTrack time management experience a plus.
• Microsoft 365 competence; familiarity with various contract types.

Responsibilities

• Author and issue safe work permits for various activities.
• Develop safety plans and ensure adherence to safety policies.
• Create contractor safety checklists and reviewing them per project.
• Develop duration-based, resource-leveled construction schedules.
• Coordinate with PSSR Team Leader for commissioning documentation and QA.
• Review scope and progress with contractors to meet project expectations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy industrial experience

Safety management

Multi-tasking

Microsoft 365

Contract timing

Project coordination

Education

Engineering or Construction Management degree

Tools

SAP

Ariba

MyTrack

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
• SAP and Ariba experience a plus
• MyTrack Contractor time management experience a plus
• Microsoft 360 competence
• 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:

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.

Stepan is a global specialty and intermediate chemical manufacturer that has been serving a broad range of industries for over 90years. Today, Stepan is a $2.7 billion revenue company. Our continued success is driven by the passion and commitment of our 2,500+ employees around the world.

Why Work At Stepan?

• Stable & Growing
• Collaborative Environment
• Make a Difference & Be Recognized
• Committed to Safety & Sustainability
• Value Driven Culture