Major Responsibilities

In this role, you will be responsible for the overall management of all construction and construction support activities focused on development at Eastman’s Texas City site. Additionally, you will manage other small to medium scope construction or plant modification projects which focus on the areas of safety, environmental compliance, and plant/processing improvements. You’ll also be responsible for providing daily leadership to ensure work is done safely and in compliance with all quality, cost, and schedule requirements. You’ll support construction specification development, obtaining necessary permits, procuring construction services, initiating project change notices, and ensuring proper control of materials and equipment.

Responsibilities
Must provide overall construction safety leadership through driving the Eastman Zero Incident Mindset

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management required.
• 5+ years of construction management or similar experience.
• Highly organized with demonstrated ability to multi-task and handle the multitude of issues that arise daily on construction projects
• Ability to establish and maintain a positive and professional working relationship with individuals at all levels of the company including clients and vendors
• Experience in a chemical manufacturing environment desired.
• Must have extensive background in construction systems, contracts, construction execution, planning, scheduling, and cost controls
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to reasonably predict, prevent and resolve site issues and work with minimal direction

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position:

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  Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and be able to work in awkward or confining spaces.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job may include close vision.
• Must be physically capable of spending long hours standing and occasionally work in chemical-protected clothing and equipment.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders (including vertical) and work at elevated heights.
• Must be able to work in chemical protective clothing and equipment in an outdoor environment.
• Must be able to work in a potentially hazardous chemical environment.
• Must be “fit for duty”

Eastman Team Member Commitment to Safety
At Eastman, the safety of our employees, visitors, and the communities in which we operate is a core value of our culture. We must remember that we earn the right to operate in our communities, and we always want to send our fellow team members home safely. All team members must commit to:

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  Operating with a zero-incident mindset and always take time to do the job safely. Never executing an activity that does not follow procedure or cannot be done safely.
• Stopping any process or work that is deemed unsafe.
• Following all procedures and training that have been established in designated work areas and raising concerns if there is not a way to follow procedures as currently written.
• Following the Eastman Life Critical Processes and Basic Safety Expectations.
• Actively identifying and eliminating hazards in the workplace and watching out for the safety of co-workers.
• Always using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as it applies to the job and specific tasks.
• Reporting all job-related injuries or illnesses and near-miss incidents in a timely manner.