Industrial Construction Lead – Chemical Plant Projects

Walker Lovell Ltd; Alabama; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Walker Lovell Ltd seeks a Construction Manager for chemical manufacturing and heavy industrial projects in Cherokee, Alabama. You will oversee capital projects from planning through startup, coordinating with engineering, operations and safety teams.

The role requires 10–15 years in industrial construction, strong contractor management, and proven ability to deliver on time and within budget. Travel may be required for site assignments.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of experience in industrial construction, PM, plant maintenance, or operations.
• Background in chemical manufacturing or heavy industrial environments with contractor involvement.
• Experience delivering projects safely, on time, and within budget.
• Familiarity with industrial codes: ASME piping codes, ASME VIII, NEC.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary construction projects (mechanical, electrical, piping, instrumentation, civil, structural).
• Able to travel as required.
• Background in chemical processing, plant upgrades, and equipment installations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee industrial construction and capital projects from concept to completion.
• Manage construction contractors, subcontractors, equipment vendors, and on-site activities.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, deliverables, and execution plans.
• Coordinate with engineering, operations, maintenance, and EH&S teams.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and project specs.
• Oversee multidisciplinary construction activities across disciplines.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, resolve challenges.
• Support inspections, cost estimating, commissioning, and startup.
• Manage multiple projects with minimal disruption to plant operations.
• Communicate updates to senior management.

Skills

Contractor management

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Organisational skills

Prioritisation

Travel willingness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training/certs

Tools

AutoCAD

Navisworks

JD Edwards

Microsoft Office

Job description

Walker Lovell Ltd seeks a Construction Manager for chemical manufacturing and heavy industrial projects in Cherokee, Alabama. You will oversee capital projects from planning through startup, coordinating with engineering, operations and safety teams.

The role requires 10–15 years in industrial construction, strong contractor management, and proven ability to deliver on time and within budget. Travel may be required for site assignments.