Capital Construction Team Leader
Date: Mar 6, 2025
Location: Hemlock, MI, US, 48626
Company: hemlocksem
At Hemlock Semiconductor (HSC), we transform people’s lives by energizing and connecting our world through silicon technology. Since 1961, HSC has been a leading global provider of hyper-pure polysilicon, and is the only polysilicon manufacturer headquartered in the United States. HSC plays an essential role in the semiconductor and solar industries, with the vision of becoming the preferred supplier of silicon-enabled technologies to the low-carbon, digital world.
Our polysilicon is used to make computer chips – the “brains” behind the electronic devices we rely on to make our lives easier, safer and more enjoyable. HSC is just one of six major manufacturers in the world that makes polysilicon used to create semiconductor wafers. In fact, nearly all electronic devices in the world contain HSC polysilicon.
We’re also moving the world toward a greener future by supplying the rapidly growing solar power industry. HSC is committed to doing good for our local Michigan and global communities, relentlessly improving our operations to remove supply chain carbon emissions. The low embodied greenhouse gas emissions in our polysilicon materials facilitates the production of ultra low-carbon solar panels. These panels allow solar project developers and owners to lower the embodied carbon of their projects by up to 50 percent.
To achieve our goals, we draw on the talents of more than 1,350 employees and contractors. Our employees thrive in a culture that values teamwork, excellence, responsibility and customer focus. We recognize and value the diverse backgrounds and experiences of all of our people working together as One Team. At HSC, you belong to a team that is transforming our world.
Summary
The Capital Construction Team Leader is accountable for overseeing the Construction Coordinators at HSC (Hemlock and Midland sites). This role is accountable for the coordination of construction activities to ensure capital projects are completed according to site standards and specifications and within the agreed upon budget and schedule. Additionally, the Capital Construction Team Leader provides direct leadership to construction coordinators, and guidance to contractors and internal maintenance trades as necessary.
Essential Functions
- Provide leadership and guidance to the Construction Coordinators, contractors, and Internal maintenance trades, if applicable.
- Ensure the effective coordination and execution of capital construction projects with a focus on safety, efficiency, and quality, while utilizing external contractors and minimizing reliance on internal shop resources
- Adhere to all relevant procedures, SSGs, and regulatory codes.
- Support maintenance planners and schedulers in the planning and prioritization of work orders related to capital projects
- Collaborate with Trade Leaders on work requiring internal maintenance trade support and/or any competing contractor resourcing
- Oversee billing processes between contractors and procurement departments.
- Act as the construction manager for external contractor capital work orders, ensuring the delivery of construction scope and quality within project budgets; coordinate with Trade Leaders regarding internal capital work orders
- Ensure construction is completed within the established project scope, schedule and budget
- Assure build quality through an acceptance checklist process
- Manage costs effectively, ensuring alignment with budget and overseeing CCNs
- Escalate any deviations to the Project Manager
- Focus on the development and implementation of continuous improvement strategies to optimize capital construction costs
- Maintain contractor relationships
Additional Duties/Responsibilities
- Member of the contractor relationship team
- Contribute to the overall strategy and success of the Portfolio Management Office as part of the leadership team
- Understand and apply best construction practices in accordance with HSC and regulatory standards and codes
- Member of Contractor Safety Audit Team
Skills
- Leadership
- Project Management
- Problem Solving
- Communication
- Team player
- Planning
- Prioritization
- Organizing
- Negotiation
- Read & understand Plan & Elevation drawings, Isometric drawings and P&ID’s
- Proficient in use of SAP and MS Office
- Business acumen
- Coaching
Behaviors that will set you up for success
- Leader
- High Integrity
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Drive for Results
- Positive Attitude
- Detail Oriented
- Collaborative and Team Player
Minimum Required Work Experience
- 10+ years of experience in construction and maintenance in the chemical plant (or similar) environment. Construction leadership strongly preferred.
- B.S. Construction Management (or equivalent) and/or Journeyperson certification with minimum of 5 years in skilled trades required
- General multi-discipline construction experience preferred (mechanical, electrical, chemical, instrumentation, civil/structural and Process Controls-PICS).
Minimum Required Education/Certification
- B.S. Construction Management (or equivalent) and/or Journeyperson certification with minimum of 5 years in skilled trades required
- NOTE: B.S. Construction Management (or equivalent) is required for top position in role
- Certified Construction Manager (CCM®) strongly preferred.
The range for this position is $103,360.00 - $142,120.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, variable bonus, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.
HSC is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at:
989.301.5333
or email your request to
G1HSC-HR@hscpoly.com
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
Req No. 800
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