Construction Manager

Freese and Nichols; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Freese and Nichols in Austin, Texas is seeking a Construction Manager to oversee transportation and facilities infrastructure projects. The role involves supervising construction work, ensuring compliance with plans, and managing contractor interactions. Candidates should have over 10 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. Strong project management and communication skills are required.

The position offers opportunities to lead business development efforts and support design phases as needed.

Qualifications

• 10+ years relevant experience in the construction field serving as a construction manager or superintendent.
• Fully proficient and ability to mentor others using project management information systems.
• Understanding of Alternate Project Delivery Methods.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the observation and inspection of ongoing construction work.
• Review contractor’s work for compliance with contract documents.
• Communicate with contractors about non-conforming work.
• Conduct pre-bid and pre-construction conferences.

Skills

Project management

Construction supervision

Communication skills

Mentoring others

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Project management information system (e-Builder, Buzzsaw, etc.)

Job description

Overview

The construction manager will be responsible for administering the construction contract by managing, observing, and reporting on ongoing construction on transportation, water and/or facilities infrastructure projects to verify compliance with approved plans and specifications. Provide support, day-to-day guidance, and limited supervision of other team members.

Major Accountabilities

• Supervise the observation and inspection of ongoing construction work including material sampling and testing as well as measuring qualities
• Review contractor’s work for compliance with contract documents, clarify contract documents for the contractor, and manage contractor requests for payment
• Oversee the development and management of Change/Field orders, Updates to construction schedule, Submittals, Request for Information (RFI), Claims, Pay requests, Construction meetings, and construction closeout process
• Communicate with contractor about non-conforming work
• Prepare for and facilitate construction meetings including minutes
• Correspond with client, contractors, and other employees
• Read plan and specifications to be able to ensure construction is in accordance with plans and specifications
• Collaborate with design teams to facilitate responses to RFIs and submittals and/or construction issues
• Communicate with owner to understand owner’s needs and clarify owner’s objectives and relay information to Freese and Nichols and contractor
• Support the design phase process as assigned
• Directly manage staff and the execution of their daily work including hiring/firing, performance reviews, and development
• Conduct pre-bid and pre-construction conferences
• Responsible for tasks related to sales and marketing including leading business development efforts
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in related field or equivalent experience
• 10+ years relevant experience in the construction field serving as a construction manager or superintendent
• Fully proficient and ability to mentor others using project management information system (Example e-Builder, Buzzsaw, FNI Manager, Site Manager, etc.)
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of Alternate Project Delivery Methods
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.)

Preferred Certification/License

• P.E.
• CCM
• CCCA

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) statement: Freese and Nichols is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.