Construction Manager

Freese-and-Nichol; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule (up to 40% remote

Annual bonus

Company cabins in Red River, NM and B.

Job summary

Freese and Nichols is seeking a Construction Manager in Houston, Texas to lead construction projects from preconstruction through closeout, coordinating with clients, contractors and design teams to meet contract requirements and client objectives. The role includes mentoring staff and contributing to business development while traveling to active sites as needed.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of construction leadership experience, CCM certification or PE license, and strong communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of relevant construction experience as a construction manager or superintendent.
• Proficiency with project management information systems and ability to mentor others.
• Strong written and verbal communication and working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Understanding of alternative project delivery methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple construction projects while coordinating scope, schedule, budget, risks and requirements.
• Supervise construction observation and inspection activities, including sampling, testing and quantity measurement.
• Review contractor work for conformance and manage RFIs, submittals, pay requests, changes and claims.
• Prepare for and lead pre-bid, preconstruction and construction meetings with documentation and follow-up.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors and design teams to clarify objectives and support timely decisions.
• Lead closeout activities and capture lessons learned for future projects.
• Develop staff through planning, feedback, coaching and day-to-day direction.
• Travel to active project sites as needed to support execution and client needs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Mentoring

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience

Tools

CCM certification

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Freese and Nichols is seeking a Construction Manager in Houston, Texas . As Construction Manager, you will lead construction projects from preconstruction through closeout, working closely with clients, contractors, design teams and project staff to keep work aligned with contract requirements, schedules and client objectives . You will also have opportunities to guide team members, strengthen client relationships and contribute to business development while supporting projects that require regular travel to active job sites.What You’ll DoLead multiple construction projects while coordinating scope, schedule, budget, risks and project requirementsSupervise construction observation and inspection activities, including material sampling, testing and quantity measurementReview contractor work for conformance with contract documents and manage requests for information, submittals, pay requests, change orders and claimsPrepare for and lead pre-bid, preconstruction and construction meetings, including meeting documentation and follow-upCoordinate with clients, contractors and design teams to clarify objectives , address construction issues and support timely project decisionsLead construction closeout activities and capture lessons learned for future projectsManage and develop project staff through work planning, performance feedback, coaching and day-to-day directionTravel by vehicle to active project sites as needed to support project execution and client needsQualificationsBachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experienceCertified Construction Manager (CCM) certification10+ years of relevant construction experience serving as a construction manager or superintendentProficiency with project management information systems and ability to mentor others in their useStrong written and verbal communication skills, working knowledge of Microsoft Office and understanding of alternative project delivery methodsPreferredCertified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA) certificationProfessional Engineer (PE) licenseExperience supporting water resource, treatment or similar infrastructure construction projectsAbout Freese and NicholsAt the heart of our culture is our LEADS values ( L earn continuously, E ngage as family, A ct with integrity, D eliver quality, and S erve 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, and an alternative work schedule program which provides a day off every other Friday.Join our team of 1,300+ employees as we grow from Virginia to Colorado. Learn more about working here at Working at Freese and Nichols .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.#LI-Hybrid