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 14,500 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2022 revenues of approximately $10.6 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.

Under direction of the Manager, Project Controls, this position is responsible for the management and execution of turnaround controls on all site turnarounds and has overall responsibility and accountability for the Turnaround Controls function.

The primary responsibilities include:

• Develop and manage the Project Controls Plan, establish estimating, cost and schedule control systems on assigned turnarounds including estimating, cost forecasting, and scheduling oversight; spending (cash flow) projections; monitor cost, schedule progress plan, and take corrective actions as required; manage the turnaround controls resource requirements; participation in industry and site benchmarking efforts;
• Serve as liaison between Eastman personnel and subcontractors as necessary for turnaround reporting requirements and status.
• Anticipate complex internal and external turnaround control issues with impact on the organization; recommend innovative controls solutions.
• Contributes to and is able to lead strategic controls development around budgeting, estimating, planning, and/or scheduling.

Qualifications:

• Engineering, Construction Science or similar degree, Business, Accounting or Finance Bachelor Degree from an accredited university is required. Post graduate degree with related experience will also be considered.
• Must be willing to travel on occasion.
• Advanced proficiency with the applicable software applications (i.e., Microsoft Office) to provide information and analysis of data. Experience with Primavera considered a plus.
• Accuracy and attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines while managing priorities are critical skills for this position.
• The ability to effectively communicate and take a leadership role in preparing and presenting complex proposals and reports to senior level management is critical.
• The ability to maintain confidential information is critical.
• Must have excellent communications skills, both verbal and written.

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, veteran status or any other characteristics protected 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.

Eastman does not provide sponsorship for this position.