Construction Manager

About LSB Industries, Inc.

LSB Industries, Inc., is committed to playing a leadership role in the production of low and no carbon products that build, feed and power the world. The LSB team is dedicated to building a culture of excellence in customer experiences as we deliver essential products across the agricultural and industrial end markets and, in the future, the energy markets. Join our team and help us develop innovative solutions that will improve the quality of life for current and future generations. Learn more about LSB at www.lsbindustries.com.

Why Cherokee, AL?

Cherokee, Alabama, in Colbert County, blends Southern charm with natural beauty, making it an idyllic place to live and work. Enjoy scenic drives through rolling hills and the nearby Tennessee River. Outdoor enthusiasts can fish, hike, and boat in the area. The town offers a warm, welcoming atmosphere with a focus on community and hospitality. Affordable living, excellent schools, and a strong community ensure a high quality of life. Conveniently located near Muscle Shoals and Florence, Cherokee combines small-town peace with access to metropolitan amenities. Discover career opportunities and a relaxed lifestyle in Cherokee, AL.

Project /Practice Management

• Reporting to the Sr. Projects Portfolio Manager at the LSB Cherokee facility in Alabama, the position will provide project and construction oversight from project conception through commissioning and startup.
• Assist in ensuring there is a technical interface between the project, operations, maintenance, and EH&S groups to ensure all operational and regulatory requirements are incorporated into any project design.
• Have a working level knowledge of LSBs plant processes and understand how the projects will interface with the existing units.
• Develop project scopes, create clear project deliverables, and create and execute project work plans.
• Assist in developing project schedule and maintain/track details to ensure the schedule is updated and accurate to the level of available information.
• Manage construction contractors, as well as equipment vendors in support of projects.
• Manage day-to-day operational aspects of a project.
• Apply LSB project methodology and enforce project standards while adhering to LSB project phase gate process.

Communication

• Develop strong working relationships with all LSB groups as well as contractors and technology suppliers.
• Effectively communicates relevant project information to leadership.
• Assist in developing informative and well-organized presentations.
• Resolve and/or escalate issues in a timely fashion.

Technical Understanding

• Capable of traveling to equipment sites, performing fit-for-service inspections, reporting, and utilizing information to develop project scope of work and facilitate cost estimating of existing equipment.
• Working knowledge of industry codes including ASME piping specifications, Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code, National Electric Code, and similar codes used for equipment specifications, design and installation of industrial equipment.
• Ensuring that all design specifications conform to the latest national and local codes, rules and regulations.
• Create request for equipment quotations for project cost estimates using equipment specifications.

Leadership

• Demonstrates safety leadership in the field.
• Manages multiple projects and associated schedules, and resources.
• Supports company safety programs and initiatives.

• Required: HS Education with additional training/certifications
• 10-15 years of operating company experience (project, maintenance, and operations), preferably with nitrogen-based production facilities but definitely with Chemical and Heavy Industrial Manufacturing with strong Contractor presence.
• Knowledge of applicable codes and industry regulations for ammonia facilities (ASME piping code, ASME Section VIII, NEC electric code, etc.)
• Demonstrated performance in completing plant projects successfully, on time and on budget within an operating production facility.
• Experience in all facets of project disciplines (instrumentation, electrical, piping, civil, structural, rotating and static equipment).
• Ability to use MS Office, JD Edwards, AutoCAD, Navisworks and other similar industry software programs.
• Strong project leadership, problem solving, and analytical skills.
• Excellent Interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
• Able to work independently, manage multiple projects with shifting priorities and to work within stringent deadlines
• Ability to travel as needed, to support the facility and its activities.

LSB Industries is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. LSB Industries prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. LSB Industries conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.