Safety/Loss Prevention Manager - Construction jobs in Monroe, LA

The Construction Manager role is a 4-5 month contract position supporting a capital construction project at a wood products client near Strong, AR.

The Construction Manager will work with a specialty contractor to oversee and execute the replacement of a dry kiln at a wood products manufacturing facility.

• Provide project oversight for continuous improvement with the goal to drive the facility to success as a low-cost operator producing high-quality products in all units.
• Provide HSE support and oversight during ongoing capital work.
• Function as the key individual who will be responsible for understanding the technical needs of the facility and leading the project to execute assigned construction activities and technical tasks.
• Work collaboratively in ensuring the facility is in compliance with all regulatory requirements including emissions permits (air, water, and solid waste), and Process Safety Management (PSM).
• Advise facility management as appropriate.
• Develop, maintain, and track project schedules to ensure that project execution is timely and on budget.
• Develop and manage engineering and capital budgets.
• Manage engineering contractors and equipment vendors as needed to support operations and projects.
• Coordinate input from plant operations, maintenance, and HSE departments to ensure all needs are supported in day-to-day activities and in projects.
• Develop strong working relationships with all facility personnel, sub-contractors, and suppliers (e.g., process technology, catalyst, and water treatment).
• Work cross-functionally to support incident investigations, root cause analysis, and reliability activities.
• Participate in a variety of budget, status, and management team and consultant meetings, to provide input and resolve issues.
• Work with a staff of engineers, project managers, and computer-aided drafters providing support to the project.

• BS in Engineering or Construction Management is preferred. An advanced degree is a plus.
• 15 years of engineering or construction/project management experience is preferred.
• Experience working in wood products facilities is preferred.
• Demonstrated performance in completing industrial manufacturing projects, making data-driven decisions, and implementing plant improvements which positively impacted plant profitability and sustainability (e.g., EHS, efficiency, productivity, reliability).
• Experience in plant operations (instrumentation, electrical, piping, rotating equipment, and management).
• Ability to manage a capital project portfolio using project scheduling software and other software tools.
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  Candidates should be able to commute to the Strong, AR. area on a daily basis. Per diem will be provided for non-local candidates.