Construction Mgr, Cornbelt

About the role

Nutrien Ag Solutions is seeking a Construction Project Manager to join our team. This role is responsible for overseeing the planning, coordination, and execution of new construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Model our core value of safety by enabling and leading a culture in which you are actively contributing to a safe work environment
• Actively lead site safety efforts through ongoing education of our construction partners, ensuring their adherence and support of Nutrien Safety standards to ensure everyone goes home safe every day
• Develop scopes of work and coordinate with Director of Construction and the Senior Manager of Construction in the preparation of Requests for Proposals
• Review and analyze proposals for accuracy and completeness prior to submission for approval from Construction leadership
• Review and interpret and analyze critical path construction schedules to proactively identify deviations and opportunities for improvement. Utilize scheduling expertise to develop key completion dates prior to contract execution
• Collaborate with contractors in adjusting workforce activities to ensure scheduling compliance
• Attend and participate in/lead Construction Progress Meetings, Design Coordination Meetings, Payment Application Meetings, and other meetings as requested
• Establish and maintain positive interpersonal relationships among co-workers, partners, clients, contractors, consultants, municipal officials, etc
• Complete additional tasks to meet business objectives

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture or related field is required
• A minimum of 8 years of progressive experience with a general contractor or a developer managing new turnkey construction projects
• Skilled in utilizing Microsoft tools for budget analysis, data tracking, and related project lifecycle activities
• Proficient in project management software (Microsoft Smartsheet)
• Demonstrated understanding of Environmental, Health, and Safety concepts within a commercial agricultural environment
• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering and technology related to the design and construction of bulk fertilizer buildings and storage bins
• Knowledge of relevant policies, procedures, and strategies for the protection of workers, the general public, materials and structures during construction
• Must be able to comprehend complex documents and government regulations written in English. Must be able to communicate effectively in verbal and written formats
• Familiar with design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of coordinated construction documents and related design work (conceptual design, BIM/Revit, etc.)
• Familiar with legal, economic, and accounting principles and practices utilized in construction to competently navigate contract reviews, budgets, invoices, and change orders
• Exercise initiative in solving problems under limited supervision
• Prioritize multiple projects of various sizes and scope
• Proven track record in managing multiple, competing priorities consistently meeting project deadlines

Qualifications

• Comfortable making regular presentations in an organized and persuasive format to internal and external project teams, senior management, and key stakeholders
• Able to coordinate the work of internal and external design teams throughout the design and construction administration processes
• Able to simultaneously manage multiple projects of various sizes and scope

Skills

• Construction Management
• Project Management
• Microsoft Tools
• Project Management Software (Microsoft Smartsheet)
• Environmental, Health, and Safety Concepts
• Engineering and Technology
• Legal, Economic, and Accounting Principles
• Design Techniques
• Coordination of Design Teams
• Problem Solving
• Project Management Software (Microsoft Smartsheet)

Benefits

We provide an attractive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, and life insurance and well as disability coverage for positions working more than 30 hours per week. In addition, we have a retirement program that encourages our employees to save for the longer term, with generous matching employer contributions. Our benefit package also demonstrates our culture of care with paid vacation, sick days and holidays as well as paid personal and maternity/parental leaves and an Employee and Family Assistance Program.

Pay

The salary range for this role, in Deerfield Corporate Office location, is between $120,000 - $130,000. While we provide this range as general guidance, several factors are taken into consideration when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, candidate skill set, experience and training, licensure and certifications, work location, and other business and organizational needs. Actual salary and benefits may differ based upon location.

Schedule

This role requires travel up to 50-60% within the US to visit project sites.