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Construction Manager – Chemical Manufacturing / Heavy Industrial
Location: Cherokee, Alabama
Industry: Chemical Manufacturing / Heavy Industrial
Employment Type: Full-Time
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager to join an established industrial manufacturing organisation in Cherokee, Alabama.
This is an opportunity for a construction professional with a strong background in chemical manufacturing, heavy industrial construction, or plant capital improvement projects.
The successful candidate will oversee construction activities from initial planning through commissioning and startup, ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget.
Working closely with engineering, operations, maintenance, and safety teams, you will play a key role in delivering construction projects within an active industrial production environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee industrial construction and capital improvement projects from concept through 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 to ensure seamless project execution.
- Ensure construction activities comply with safety regulations, industry standards, and project specifications.
- Oversee multidisciplinary construction activities involving mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, piping, civil, and structural disciplines.
- Monitor project progress, identify risks, and resolve construction challenges.
- Support equipment inspections, technical reviews, cost estimating, commissioning, and plant startup activities.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously while minimising disruption to ongoing plant operations.
- Communicate project updates, schedules, and key developments to senior management.
Skills & Experience Required
- 10–15 years of experience in industrial construction, project management, plant maintenance, or operations.
- Strong background in chemical manufacturing or heavy industrial environments, with significant contractor involvement.
- Proven experience managing construction projects within active manufacturing or processing facilities.
- Demonstrated success delivering projects safely, on time, and within budget.
- Working knowledge of relevant industrial codes and standards, including ASME piping codes, ASME Section VIII, and the National Electrical Code (NEC).
- Experience coordinating multidisciplinary construction projects involving mechanical, electrical, piping, instrumentation, civil, and structural work.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office, JD Edwards, AutoCAD, Navisworks, or similar industry software.
- Strong contractor management, leadership, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across multiple departments.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet demanding project deadlines.
- High school diploma or equivalent, with additional technical training or relevant certifications.
- Willingness to travel as required.
Desirable Experience
- Previous experience within ammonia or nitrogen-based chemical production facilities.
- Background in chemical processing, industrial plant upgrades, and equipment installations.
- Experience overseeing construction in hazardous or safety-critical manufacturing environments.
- Strong understanding of plant maintenance, commissioning, and startup activities.
The Opportunity
This role offers the chance to work on technically challenging industrial construction projects within an established chemical manufacturing facility.
You will have the opportunity to take ownership of construction activities, collaborate with experienced technical teams, and contribute directly to the safe and successful delivery of critical plant projects.
Interested?
If you are an experienced Construction Manager with a background in chemical manufacturing or heavy industrial construction, we would welcome a confidential conversation.
Apply today to learn more about this opportunity in Cherokee, Alabama.
All applications and enquiries will be treated confidentially.