Construction Manager
Job Location:
San Marcos, CA - USA
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Job Summary
Job Title: Construction Manager
Reports to: Chief Operations Officer
Location: San Marcos Texas
At Noveon Magnetics we are the only U.S manufacturer of permanent rare earth magnets essential to a range of technologies that rely on an electric motor - from electric vehicles to medical devices to aerospace and defense systems to clean energy. Our work is ushering in an electric future that is 100% made in America with operations from R&D through production assembly and delivery conducted out of our state-of-the-art manufacturing center in San Marcos Texas.
Our goal is to manufacture quality magnets and change the way we electrify the world. We are looking for exceptional individuals who want to learn build and lay a foundation for our company for the years to come.
About this role
Noveon Magnetics is building and scaling first-of-a-kind (FOAK) rare earth magnet manufacturing facilities in the US and abroad. This Construction Manager role is Noveons senior field leader and single point of accountability for what actually gets built.
This role owns day-to-day execution from site mobilization through civil structural building MEP process utilitiesequipment installation and hook-up mechanical completion and turnover to commissioning and ramp. It is a hands-on boots-on-the-ground role backed by real authority to direct general contractors self-perform and specialty trades OEM installation crews and integrators.
We are seeking someone to bring their previous expertise in engineering and project management to bear as they lead expansion of Noveons existing facilities while coordinating and leading construction of new facilities as we grow our footprint. This will require a strong safety track record a strong project management mindset while executing across multiple vendors experience working with volatile compounds deep knowledge of engineering and related deliverables and proficient communication skills across diverse audiences.
What Youll Be Doing:
Maintaining Safety & Site Leadership: Owning site safety performance leading daily trade coordination directing contractors/OEMs enforcing site security and protecting Noveons process technology.
Overseeing Pre-Construction & Logistics: Leading constructability reviews developing site logistics (laydown crane/rigging paths temp power) driving permitting / utility interconnections and building Level 3/4 schedules.
Managing Construction Execution & Quality: Directing field execution across civil structural MEP and process piping; managing RFIs submittals field changes andexecuting brownfield retrofits adjacent to live production lines.
Performing Equipment & Utility Integration: Leading rigging setting leveling andhook-ups for furnaces presses mills and vacuum systems; managing high purity/specialty gas systems bulk gas yards and process cooling.
Managing Cost Contracts & Change Control: Owning field budgets quantity/earned value reporting contractor pay applications and managing change orders.
Overseeing Turnover & Commissioning: Driving systems-based mechanical completion system boundary definitions walkdowns punch lists and deliveringturnover packages to commissioning teams.
Working with Engineering Deliverables: Reading interpreting and redlining processmechanical piping electrical and control engineering deliverables.
Maintaining Uptime & Shutdowns: Driving maintainability into designs planning hour-by-hour tie-in schedules and outages verifying utility redundancy and deliveringmaintenance-ready asset data.
Reporting & Governance: Standardizing Noveons construction playbook maintaining risk registers and updating executive leadership through daily/weekly reports.
We are Looking for Someone Who:
Has 10 years of progressive field construction leadership on industrial process or advanced manufacturing projects
Possesses direct experience with process equipment installation and industrial utility systems (piping electrical instrumentation/controls) beyond basic shell and core
Is knowledgeable in managing tie-ins shutdowns outages or turnarounds against live operating plants without unplanned production loss
Can demonstrate fluency reading and redlining full engineering deliverable sets (P&IDs single line diagrams 3D models loop drawings I/O lists)
Can prove ownership of at least one project taken from greenfield/expansion throughmechanical completion and commissioning (ideally $100M TIC/TDC range)
Can display fluency in Primavera P6/MS Project Procore Autodesk Construction Cloud and Bluebeam
Can utilize their knowledge in directing general contractors self-perform tradesspecialty subcontractors and OEM installers concurrently on a live site
Can demonstrate a track record of delivering safely on schedule and on budget under real schedule pressure and evolving scope
Exhibits a strong background in FOAK Industrialization (Owner-Side) and/or Major Capital Project Delivery (EPC/Constructor)
Preferred qualifications:
Is comfortable with high-purity or controlled-environment execution (semiconductorfabs cleanrooms orbital welding bulk/specialty gas)
Is familiar with metallurgical thermal or chemical process plant construction (furnaces kilns vacuum systems hazardous materials handling)
Is savvy with self-perform craft supervision and understanding crew productivity andcraft labor markets
Is acquainted with CMMS/EAM asset data build (SAP PM Maximo) and reliability concepts (RCM FMEA MTBF MTTR)
Can work across both owner and contractor/EPC sides under various delivery models (EPCM Design-Build IPD Multi-Prime)
Possesses a BS in Construction Management Civil Mechanical Industrial or ChemicalEngineering (or equivalent field-proven experience)
Holds professional certifications such as OSHA 30 CHST/CSP PMP CCM or PE
Work Environment:
Role is site-based at active offices construction sites and manufacturing facilities
Ability to move up to 50 lbs.
Possesses manual dexterity to put parts or pieces together quickly and accurately
Can wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Comfortable standing for long periods of time up to and exceeding 60 minutes
Is capable of making repetitive movements including but not limited to sittingsquatting and walking up and down stairs
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer during planning andreview phases
Diversity
At Noveon Magnetics we believe our diversity makes us who we are and we strive every day to build a culture where everyone feels welcome.
What We Offer:
Competitive Base
Medical/Dental/Vision insurance on day 1 of employment
Health Saving Account (HSA) with Employer contribution
Employee Assistance Program
401(k) retirement plan and match program
Long Term Disability (Employer Paid)
Short Term Disability (Employer Paid)
Paid Time Off (eligible after 90 days of employment)
Sick Leave (eligible after 90 days of employment)
Company Paid Holidays
Noveon Magnetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin citizenship ancestry religion creed sex sexual orientation genderidentity age disability veteran or military status or any other basis prohibited by law.
Required Experience:
Manager
