Construction Manager - PMO

In January 2024, Livent merged with Allkem Limited to create Arcadium Lithium plc. While we work to integrate our technology systems, including our recruitment platforms, Arcadium Lithium plc will use Livent's ADP system to capture all candidate information.

About Arcadium Lithium : We are change-makers, joining forces to drive progress. A world enabled by the critical mineral, Lithium - the elemental source powering modern life and our global transition to clean energy.

For decades, we've grown alongside and collaborated with our people, our customers, and communities. Pioneering, collaborating, and evolving Together.

From the birth of the first lithium-ion battery to the breakthrough lithium advancements that have followed. We've helped lead the change, powering the future of lithium innovation.

Our growth continues to be strategic, expansive, and sustainable. With a wealth of premier lithium resources spread across the world in key locations.

We can reliably, safely, and responsibly provide the resources to meet the diverse needs of our customers.

No matter where they are. No matter the challenge. It's all about delivering on the high expectation for quality, performance, and sustainability.

And our duty goes even further. It includes everyone on the planet using a lithium-powered device or vehicle.

Every battery charged. Every device powered. Every lithium application utilized. Underscoring our commitment to quality, collaboration, and our shared vision of powering a more sustainable future for everyone.

Arcadium Lithium is more than just a company. It's a promise, and a commitment by our people.

To act ethically and responsibly, ensuring that our legacy is one of positive impact and lasting change.

Position Summary : As part of an international project execution functional team, this role will contribute to oversee, optimize, and provide strategic guidance for the execution of Arcadium Lithium Capital Projects above $20 Million.

This position reports to the PMO - Construction Director and would be based in a Houston, TX. Preference will be given to candidates located in (or willing to relocate to) in an Americas time zone.

Travel : 15-30% travel required, including to Asia-Pacific and South America, with stays typically ranging between 1-2 weeks per trip.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Assist the CPO Construction Director in providing strategic direction for construction projects ensuring that construction practices and methodologies are in line with industry best practice and evolving trends.
• Assist in the development of construction standards, policies and procedures in accordance with laws, regulations, and codes, as well as Arcadium Lithium's policies, practices, procedures and objectives.
• Actively participate in risk management by identifying and developing mitigation actions for risks associated with project execution.
• Support the implementation of internal and external peer and assurance reviews of execution scope.
• Collaborate with a globally diverse and multicultural projects team, embracing the company's global presence.
• Collaborate with the rest of the CPO office to provide projects subject expertise and guidance.
• Availability and willingness to work outside normal country of residence business hours when needed.

Education and Experience :

• Bachelor's degree, or master's degree (preferred) in engineering, construction management, project management or related fields
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in construction management, and experience working within a team.
• Background in project and construction sites and industrial plants.
• Experience with engineering software and tools.
• Must have an advance level in English and Spanish. Any other language skill is considered an asset

Knowledge and Skill Requirements :

• A strong focus on HSE and safety leadership.
• High level of autonomy and meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in all facets of Construction required in capital projects.
• Strong organizational and communication skills for effective leadership of multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams and alignment of project objectives between various stakeholder groups.
• Enthusiasm, collaborative spirit, creative problem-solving skills and drive for continuous improvement.

Safety Requirements : (position and location specific) All employees are expected to carry out their work functions in a healthy and safe manner, to always encourage and support safe work practices, and to report and / or rectify any unsafe conditions that may come to their attention immediately.

Physical Demands : (position and location specific) The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.

The employee is occasionally required to stand; climb or balance and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 10 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.

Work Environment : (position and location specific) The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and / or humid conditions;

moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Personal Protective Equipment - (position specific) Must wear PPE as required based on job duties or when traveling to locations where PPE is essential.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ARCADIUM LITHIUM employs people across a broad range of occupations in locations across the world. We are looking for people to join us in creating, developing, and improving our products, our processes, and our markets.

Employees enjoy competitive compensation, a menu of work / life benefits and opportunities to continue developing their skills and building their career.

ARCADIUM LITHIUM is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EEO, AAE, MFDV and supports a drug free workplace.