Construction Project Mgr

CB&I; Plainfield (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CB&I is seeking a Project Manager to lead project execution, ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and financial performance. You will oversee diverse teams, manage contracts ranging up to $10 million, and maintain strong client relationships while mitigating risk across U.S. projects.

The role requires travel to various project sites, collaboration with operations, controls, and supply chain, and a solid engineering background. This position emphasizes leadership and business acumen.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of project management experience.
• 3+ years in a Project Site Engineering or Construction Management role.
• Professional degree (Engineering or BS preferred).
• Leads projects with contract values up to $10 million.
• Broad knowledge of construction methods, engineering processes, and fabrication capabilities.
• Familiarity with estimating, supply chain, project controls, and contract management.
• Knowledge of commercial contracting and negotiation strategies.
• Familiarity with Energy & Construction Industry preferred.
• Primarily responsible for managing government and industrial storage product contracts.
• Travel is required across the United States for multiple projects.
• Prior knowledge of concrete elevated tanks preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects in a single country or sub-region within a country.
• Oversee multiple small contracts or a single medium-sized project up to $10MM.
• Own bottom-line financial and technical project success.
• Maintain client relationships and protect the company from risks.
• Lead project resources and serve as the client communication focal point.
• Maintain formal project forecasts and Lessons Learned processes.
• Ensure compliance with contract, scope, and commercial terms.
• Travel to project sites for client meetings and site assessments.
• Manage change processes to mitigate risk and leverage commercial advantages.
• Represent the company at meetings and contribute during pre-contract efforts.

Skills

Project management

Construction management

Engineering degree

Contract management

Estimating

Supply chain

Project controls

Negotiation

Energy & Construction industry

Travel readiness

Concrete elevated tanks

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

CB&I delivers integrated storage and asset-management solutions that help customers operate safely, reliably, and efficiently across the lifecycle of their facilities.

Overview

CB&I Project Manager is responsible for all matters pertaining the execution of project(s) assigned in accordance with the contract terms and all Company HSSE, quality, execution and financial goals. This position is an individual contributor role typically reporting to the Director of Operations with responsibility, either through direct reporting oversight or in collaboration with Construction, Project Controls, Supply Chain, HR, HSE, and Finance management and staff.

Responsibilities

• The CB&I Project Manager is responsible for managing projects in a single country or sub-region within a single country.
• Project assignments may range in scope from managing multiple small (up to US$2MM) contracts to managing a single medium-sized (up to US$10MM) project.
• This position has bottom-line responsibility for the financial and technical success of projects.
• Primary responsibilities include complying with Company business and legal policies, maintaining client relationships, protecting the Company from unnecessary risks, managing project resources, providing overall leadership, and serving as a focal point for client communications.
• Additional responsibilities include maintaining formal and accurate project forecasts, directing continuous improvement through a formal Lessons Learned program at the project level, and assuring the completion of internal and external project reports.
• Must have a complete understanding of the contract agreement, project specifications, the "as-sold" scope of work, and contract commercial terms.
• Establishes and communicates project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards within the boundaries of corporate policy.
• Able to travel to project locations for client/customer meetings and site assessments.
• Maintains robust management of change processes to mitigate risk and leverage commercial advantage.
• Represents the Company and the project at all meetings.
• Participates in the Commercial and Business Development process by providing operational input during the pre-contract effort.

Qualifications

• 3 Years of project management experience
• 3+ years of experience in a Project Site Engineering or Construction Management role.
• Professional degree (Engineering or BS Preferred)
• Leads projects with contract values up to $10 million.
• Broad technical knowledge of construction methods and equipment, engineering processes, and fabrication capabilities.
• Familiarity with estimating, supply chain management, project controls, and contract commercial management.
• Knowledge of commercial contracting and negotiation strategies.
• Familiarity with the Energy & Construction Industry preferred.
• Primarily responsible for managing government and industrial storage product contracts.
• Travel is required due to the management of multiple projects in different phases and locations throughout the United States simultaneously.
• Prior knowledge of concrete elevated tanks preferred.

Skills and Behaviors

• Business presence and polish
• Knowledge of CB&I products and markets
• Proactively identifies and solves the complex problems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Mentally agile and ability to multi-task and manage tight deadlines
• Proven negotiating ability with high emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated business partnering skills with the ability to influence the organization
• Adaptability and agility to learn and contribute in varying and complex environments
• A mature business and technical acumen coupled with a drive to achieve results
• Exceptional communication and presentation skill, both written and verbal
• Ability to work and build credibility across the business, up to and including senior management level Establishes medium and long term career and personal development goals
• Proactively embraces and promotes the company’s values and culture, including diversity & inclusion and a healthy and safe work environment

CB&I is proud to offer eligible employees a robust package of benefits, including major medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) matching program, FSA/HSA programs, long- and short-term disability options, life insurance, and AD&D. We also offer eligible employees paid holidays and paid time off. Benefits eligibility for permanent positions may vary by full-time or part-time roles, location, or position.

In accordance with applicable local and state laws or regulations, the compensation listed is the current estimated range for the position. Final offer details and future compensation may be determined by multiple factors, including, but not limited to, geographic location, market compensation data, skills, experience, and other relevant factors. Please discuss any compensation-related questions with your recruiter during the interview process.