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Construction Technologist Lead

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Job Summary

Provide technical leadership and field oversight for civil construction activities. Serve as the civil construction subject matter expert across planning, Front-End Loading (FEL), execution, and completion phases, advising on risks, best practices, and construction excellence. Ensure EH&S and regulatory compliance, coordinate contractor safety and hazard assessments, and monitor schedule, budget, and quality through inspections, NCRs, and corrective actions. Support commissioning, turnover, and handover with strong onsite presence.

Location: United States

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Construction, Civil & Site Engineering

Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

•Serve as civil construction SME, providing technical guidance, risk identification, and best practice recommendations across project teams, including participation in the Construction Technical Solutions Team.
•Support Front-End Loading (FEL) through site assessments, constructability reviews, temporary facility planning, and development of construction execution strategies.
•Ensure compliance with EH&S policies, regulatory requirements, project safety plans, and safe work practices across all construction activities.
•Collaborate with contractors and EH&S personnel to review hazard assessments, job safety analyses (JSAs), and work methods to promote a zero-incident culture.
•Provide onsite oversight and monitor quality and construction compliance through inspections, quality documentation review, NCR management, and resolution of corrective actions; support completion, turnover, commissioning, and handover.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsuranceLife Insurance401kEquityPaid LeaveParental LeaveGym Membership

Key Requirements

•High school diploma or equivalent plus 10 years of relevant experience, or a relevant 2 year degree plus 5 years of relevant experience supporting engineering and construction activities on large capital projects.
•Prior experience working on projects valued approximately between $20MM and $100MM (plus).
•Demonstrated experience overseeing civil construction activities and contractor execution.
•Knowledge of construction quality requirements, inspection practices, and project execution processes.
•Ability to safely work in a plant environment and meet physical demands, including use of PPE/safety equipment and comfort working at elevated heights; must be able to work legally in Canada; no visa sponsorship/support available.

Experience:ConstructionCivil constructionCapital projects

Education:Associate's

Skills:Safety leadershipRisk identificationContractor managementProject executionQuality assurance

Eligibility

Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.

Company Brief

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Global materials science company producing chemicals, plastics, and advanced materials for industries including packaging, infrastructure, transportation, and consumer care. Offers solutions across supply chains with large-scale manufacturing and R&D capabilities.

Industry: Materials Science

Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)

Revenue: USD 1B+

Growth: Public Company

Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)

Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed

Headquarters: Midland, United States

Founded: 1897

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