Contractor Manager

Your Job

As a Contractor Manager at Flint Hills Resources - Pine Bend, MN, you will serve as the primary liaison between the refinery and contractor partners. You will be responsible for overseeing contractor site leadership, driving performance, and managing key operational assets. The Contractor Manager is expected to collaborate with internal stakeholders and contractor companies to support strategic business planning, leadership development, and continuous improvement.

This role plays a critical part in ensuring the safe, compliant, and efficient execution of work across the site.

Our Team

This role is part of the Construction Services organization, reporting to the Construction Services Director. The team includes experts in contractor quality control, facilities and security, construction management, instrumentation and electrical, and administrative analytics. You will work closely with site leads, safety leads, construction managers and turnaround planners to ensure contractor alignment and performance with FHR's operational goals. Although this role does not have direct reports, it will influence multiple contractor teams across various scopes of work.

What You Will Do

* Lead contractor performance management ensuring alignment with refinery safety, environmental, and operational standards.

* Manage site assets, including the scaffolding yard and construction warehouse, safeguarding site resources and operational readiness.

* Facilitate contractor onboarding and ensure full compliance with all enrollment requirements prior to site access.

* Support turnaround and shutdown planning and execution, demonstrating flexibility for extended hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

* Conduct strategic gap analysis to identify improvement opportunities and support contractor leadership development initiatives.

* Collaborate closely with internal teams and contractor leadership to drive successful project outcomes and operational continuity.

* Act as a bridge between contractor teams and FHR operations, translating expectations and feedback across both groups.

* Promote timely and effective communication, feedback loops, and performance assessments.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

* Minimum of 10 years of experience in small-to-mid capital projects or turnarounds within heavy industrial, manufacturing, chemical, or refining environments.

* Proven experience in contractor oversight and field execution best practices

* Experience in managing contractor performance for projects and/or turnarounds

* Willingness and ability to work extended hours during turnarounds, including nights, weekends, and holidays

* Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without visa sponsorship

What Will Put You Ahead

* 5+ years of labor relations experience within projects or turnarounds in an industrial setting.

* Strong understanding of building trades and jurisdictional boundaries

* Familiarity with construction contracts, site labor agreements, and related compliance requirements.

* Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field

For this role, we anticipate paying $130,000 - $180,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

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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, Flint Hills Resources is an industry-leading refining company making the oil and transportation products that keep the world moving. We make a large supply of fuel for gas stations and airports in addition to transporting crude oil, natural gas liquids and refined products through 4,000+ miles of pipeline - delivering energy to farmers, manufacturers and families. Our team champions innovation and excellence to help power modern life.

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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,…