Senior Construction Project Manager

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our 10,000 employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.

CHS Inc. has an exciting opportunity in our Global Grain & Processing business unit. We are looking for a Sr. Construction Project Manager to assist in the management of the CHS Construction department projects. Position will work in collaboration with the Construction Department Manager on the planning, design & execution support of construction projects. Will aid in orchestrating multiple projects with numerous specialized contributors including engineers, equipment manufacturers, construction companies, local utilities, local management, and others as needed. Will provide expertise in the refining and improving processes in the construction area to find best practices, meet budget, and improve efficiencies to drive value for the business unit(s). Will provide leadership in the Department Manager's absence. This is a remote position.

• Plan assigned design and/or development projects by preparing engineering documents, calculations, drawings, material lists, construction schedules, operating instructions, and integrating plant controls and automation with emphasis on achieving optimum processing efficiency, reducing energy and material costs and adhering to safety requirements
• Research and properly evaluate the most cost-effective repairs/improvements while resulting in maximum efficiency
• Work any 3rd party engineering vendors to facility the design of construction projects
• Provide project management support to construction managers and help organize each step of the construction process prior to construction starting
• Initiate purchase requisitions and help select equipment for projects
• Coordinate the communication involving projects with the supervisor, engineering team (Plant, Project, Process and Controls), facility department managers, and outside consulting agencies to maintain understanding of appropriate parties
• Champion Safety and Environmental considerations during initial design as well as during construction, report all Safety/Environmental violations as required to Site EHS
• Projects may be up to and over $100 million in capital spend
• Manage project FEL budgeting process by developing accurate estimates and forecasting spend
• Champion continuous improvement and Lean initiatives

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
• 4+ years of experience in Construction Project Management

• Experience in construction projects for plant, process or project engineering in a food, energy, and commodity processing environment
• Experience leading large scale construction projects ($500K to $100MM)
• Experience leading multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to influence across the enterprise
• PMP Training or Certification
• MBA or advanced degree
• Lean Training or Certification
• Experience with CAD

• Up to 30% travel will be required based on location and project types
• Work may be required on weekends and holidays as required/assigned

CHS offers a competitive total compensation package. Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Hearing, Life Insurance, Health and Day Care Savings Accounts, Paid Vacation, 401K, Company Funded Pension, Profit Sharing, Long and Short Term Disability, Tuition reimbursement, and Adoption assistance.

CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.