Construction Manager

Freese and Nichols; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule (up to 40% remote)

Job summary

Freese and Nichols in Houston,TX is seeking a Construction Manager to lead multiple complex water and wastewater construction projects, providing technical direction and people leadership to field teams.

You will collaborate with owners, contractors and multidisciplinary design teams to manage construction risk, maintain quality and deliver projects that meet clients’ long-term operating needs, from preconstruction through closeout.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 10+ years of construction experience as construction manager or superintendent.
• Experience supervising staff and leading teams across multiple projects.
• Proficiency with PMIS and MS Word/Excel.
• Credentials such as P.E., CCM, or CCCA preferred.
• Experience in water or wastewater treatment facilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction management for multiple water and wastewater projects from preconstruction to closeout.
• Oversee change orders, schedules, RFIs, submittals, and project meetings.
• Direct construction activities including process systems, piping, and electrical/instrumentation.
• Manage risks, dependencies, and communicate with owners and design teams.
• Ensure quality by verifying conformance to plans and resolving non-conforming work.
• Develop staff through coaching, performance feedback, and career development.
• Support client relationships and business development for CM services.

Skills

Construction management

Staff supervision

Project management software

MS Word & Excel

Client coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

P.E./CCM/CCCA credentials preferred

Tools

PMIS

Job description

Freese and Nichols is seeking a Construction Manager to join our team in Houston, Texas. As Construction Manager, you will lead multiple complex water and wastewater treatment construction projects while providing technical direction and people leadership to construction teams. You will work closely with owners, contractors and multidisciplinary design teams to manage construction risk, maintain quality and help deliver projects that support clients’ long-term operational needs.

What You’ll Do

• Lead construction management for multiple complex water and wastewater treatment projects, coordinating project teams, contractors and owner stakeholders from preconstruction through closeout
• Oversee construction administration activities including change and field orders, schedules, submittals, RFIs, claims, pay requests, construction meetings and project closeout
• Direct construction activities involving treatment process systems, site and yard piping, structures, mechanical equipment, electrical systems, instrumentation and related facility improvements
• Manage construction risks, issues, dependencies and constraints, developing and implementing solutions while keeping clients and project teams informed
• Oversee construction quality by reviewing contractor work for conformance with plans, specifications and contract requirements and directing resolution of non-conforming work
• Lead and develop construction staff through work assignments, coaching, performance feedback and career development while coordinating staffing needs across projects
• Partner with owners and design teams to manage construction sequencing, facility interfaces, planned shutdowns and other work affecting active water and wastewater treatment operations
• Build long-term client relationships and support business development, pursuit and client engagement efforts for construction management and water and wastewater treatment services

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of relevant construction experience serving as a construction manager or superintendent
• Experience directly supervising staff and leading construction teams across multiple projects
• Advanced proficiency with project management information systems and working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Understanding of alternate project delivery methods, construction contract administration and complex project coordination
• Professional Engineer (P.E.), Certified Construction Manager (CCM) or Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA) credential
• Water or wastewater treatment facility construction experience
• Experience managing construction in active treatment facilities, including sequencing, shutdowns and coordination with owner operations
• Experience with treatment process equipment, process piping, mechanical systems, electrical systems and instrumentation
• Experience leading business development, client relationship management or construction management pursuits

About Freese and Nichols

At the heart of our culture is our LEADS values (Learn continuously, Engage as family, Act with integrity, Deliver quality, and Serve always). Each year, our employee engagement survey confirms that our leaders and our employees live our values. We strive to be the firm of choice for clients and employees through innovative approaches, practical results, and outstanding service. For more than 130 years, we have been planning and designing the infrastructure our communities need: developing water supplies, designing roadways and bridges, preparing for natural disasters, and much more.

Besides our comprehensive benefits package (see more at Benefits That Work for You), we offer paid overtime for salaried employees, an annual bonus, and access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico and Banner Elk, North Carolina. We are proud of our flexible work environment which includes a hybrid schedule with up to 40% of remote work. Join our team of 1,400+ employees as we grow from Virginia to Colorado.

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.

Freese and Nichols is a professional planning, consulting and engineering firm serving clients across the United States. With client service and continuous improvement in mind, we plan, design and manage sustainable water and infrastructure projects.