New

Construction Manager

Koch Business Solutions, LP
life insurance, parental leave
United States, Kansas, Wichita
Aug 08, 2025
Your Job Koch Ag & Energy Services (KAES) is looking for a Construction Manager to join our Operations Services team. This person will lead and manage the construction for large capital projects at our operating sites. This role will be a key contributor for development of construction execution plans, ensuring job site safety, environmental stewardship, coordination of contractors, as well as integrity of installed equipment, piping, and controls. The Construction Management team supports multiple projects across KAES sites. Travel is flexible depending on needs at the business/site and is largely controlled by the individual. Travel expectation is 75-80%, with more of that travel occurring during project execution. This role is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. Our Team The project management capability at KAES utilizes project processes along with the expertise of the Operations Services team to deliver high-quality projects. As a centralized function, it collaborates with diverse project teams across various projects, enabling team members to quickly develop their skills and enhance their contributions to the business. What You Will Do Drive and instill KAES project team culture throughout the project phases. Collaborate with project managers, engineers, technical subject matter experts, procurement, project controls, and operations teams to determine the appropriate construction strategy for projects. Actively participate in early phases of projects, leading the front-end constructability. Participate in reviews of project cost and schedule and actively challenge when appropriate. Review and understand scope of work and communicate changes happening within projects. Work with contractors to validate execution plans, schedules, manpower, and effectively coordinate construction activities for projects. Own field execution phase of the projects. Assist project teams with checkout and start-up of their respective projects. Submit reports to the project team detailing activities, issues, and upcoming activities. Actively seek opportunities to contribute to projects, propose ideas for improvement, and show a willingness to dive into new challenges Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) Technical Degree or higher in Construction Management, Agriculture Science, Building Science or related field OR 4+ years of construction management experience in a refining, petroleum, or chemical manufacturing industry Experience managing construction projects as the owner's representative from conception to completion What Will Put You Ahead Bachelor's Degree or higher in an Engineering discipline 7+ years of construction management experience Experience managing multiple capital projects Experience in early phase (FEL/ECI) constructability reviews for various type projects For this role, we anticipate paying $110,000 - $150,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form. At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. Hiring Philosophy All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here. Who We Are As a Koch company, Koch Ag & Energy Solutions (KAES) is a global provider of value-added solutions for the agriculture, turf and ornamental, energy and chemical markets. From agriculture to energy, KAES makes things grow better with plant nutrient and biological technologies. Our team of innovators unleash their potential while developing the technologies that feed and power the world. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results. Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. 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