Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company’s innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive and diverse company, Eastman employs approximately 14,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2023 revenue of approximately $9.2 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.

Responsibilities

In this position you will manage capital Small Construction Projects (SCP), as assigned, with an emphasis in Asset Integrity and Global support, through all phases of the project in accordance with established schedules, budget, and customer requirements.

How you'll help us innovate and build a better world:

• Coordinate obtaining resources for TDE (Technical Design Effort), ensure resource availability for project implementation from concept to start-up. Direct the development of engineering documents/reviews required for funding. • Partner with the Division Rep/Construction management to monitor, report, and document the progress of work, provide feedback on budget and schedule deviations, and communicate upcoming work projections. • Work with multiple organizations to prepare and implement the project execution strategy. • Provide direction to the Project Team on schedule and cost-related issues, including recognition of critical issues and action on them to preclude project problems. Provide final approval of engineering documents. • Partner with the Site Capital Coordinators to develop an annual capital plan including project prioritization. Manage annual capital expenditures versus the capital plan for the funding and operating organization(s). • Interface with engineering and construction contractors, review and ensure Eastman compliance with contractor agreements. Ensure involvement of appropriate personnel in the development and implementation of capital projects from Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Operations, and Maintenance (EPCOM). • Coordinate the development and maintenance of project plans and associated documents. • Promote use of Eastman Capital SCP Process and implement the appropriate WWE&C Capital Processes. • Ensure that best-value practices are used to establish project scope and to manage changes. • Consider safety, cost, and schedule in overall project plan to ensure objectives are met at best overall value. • Evaluate and report project performance and facilitate external benchmarking activities for assigned capital projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum, BS degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution and at least 3 years of experience in an engineering, procurement, or construction related field; or an Associates degree, with at least 5 years of experience in an engineering, procurement, or construction related field • Solid understanding of the front-end-loading capital process, from project definition through plant start-up. • Excellent communication, coordination, and team leadership skills. • Demonstrated commitment to safety and to implementing safe capital facilities. • Must be able to travel as needed based on project needs.

Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected classes as designated by law.

Eastman is committed to creating a powerfully diverse workforce and a broadly inclusive workplace, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.