Construction Manager - Ports & Terminals

Hatch Ltd.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatch is seeking a Construction Manager with extensive Ports & Terminals experience for a Houston project. You will lead planning, direction, organization and budgeting to achieve safety and quality targets on time and within cost constraints.

The role requires strong leadership, constructability oversight, and coordination with client, engineering and procurement teams to deliver effective construction execution. 10+ years of experience is expected.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated health and safety management focus in the construction phase of project delivery.
• Minimum 10+ years of construction management experience.
• Ports & Terminals experience is required.
• Strong leadership and team‑oriented skills.
• Effective report writing, planning and organizational abilities.
• Ability to communicate with clients on key issues.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safety planning for project construction execution methods.
• Set up and oversee the constructability process.
• Coordinate with client, project management and services for reporting needs.
• Define construction work packages to support level three scheduling.
• Coordinate with engineering and procurement on packages.
• Review estimates, budgets, forecasts and schedules.
• Ensure permits and licenses are identified and obtained.
• Direct, motivate and develop site personnel to meet project goals.
• Plan staff requirements for project execution and staffing levels.

Skills

Health and safety management

Leadership

Team coordination

Microsoft Office

Report writing

Communication with client

Project planning

Resource allocation

Construction operations knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Construction Manager - Ports & Terminals

Date: Sep 14, 2026

Location: Houston, TX, US

Company: Hatch

Requisition ID:101959

Job Category:Construction; Infrastructure

Location:Houston,TX,United States

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining , energy , and infrastructure ,our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.

Our Project Delivery Group (PDG) is a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-class project delivery across the globe.With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in theengineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Hatch is seeking a Construction Manager with extensive experience in Ports and Terminals in Brooklyn, NY. Responsibilities include the overall planning, direction, organization, and budgeting of all construction or maintenance work, on the project to the highest safety and quality levels within time and costs constraints. The Senior Construction Manager participates in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversees organization, scheduling and implementation strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all safety planning associated with the project construction execution methods selection, with support of the Project Manager and Site Health and Safety Manager.
• Responsible through the constructability coordinator to set up and oversee the constructability process.
• Coordinate with the client, project management, and project services in identifying required reporting procedures and formats for client and Hatch management needs.
• Ensure Construction Work Packages (CWP) are defined to a level sufficient for a level three schedule.
• Ensure construction work packages are coordinated with engineering and procurement.
• Ensure corporate policies and procedures are fully implemented.
• Establishes project field procedures and objectives within corporate policies and procedures as necessitated by jobsite conditions.
• Review and approve construction estimates, budgets, forecasts and schedules.
• Review construction/erection drawings and specifications prepared for the project for economic constructability, develop strategies for erection interfaces, determine appropriate construction methods, and preempt problem areas.
• Ensure the necessary permits and licenses (notice of project, insurance certificates, workers compensation, environmental permits etc.) are identified and obtained prior to the start of construction activities on site.
• Liaises with the Project Manager and the project core team of design engineers, procurement, planning and scheduling and other personnel and other personnel as required in setting priorities to ensure timely construction performance.
• Develop site organization and staffing requirements required to execute construction activities within project schedule and acceptable costs.
• Direct, monitor and motivate subordinate construction specialists in performance and direct activities as necessary to ensure project requirements are achieved.
• Establish the construction requirements for pre-fabrication and modularization.
• Provide construction technical support to other site functions as needed.
• Ensure that the Project Manager is informed of construction concerns.
• Ensure adherence to all local regulations and statutory requirements in site activities planning
• Assist the procurement team to review contractual agreements with clients, suppliers, and contractors.
• Liaise with client representatives as required to ensure shutdowns, relocations, tie ins, etc. are planned safely and in a timely manner with minimum disruption.
• Recommend requirements for construction resources and strategies to meet the schedule in each area.
• Participates in the labor studies, manpower sourcing exercise and the establishment of the industrial relations strategy.
• Cooperate with the Pre-Operational Testing Manager in the planning of transfer packages.
• Coordinate the preparation and issue of the Construction Execution Plan.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Demonstrated health and safety management focus in the construction phase of project delivery, and extensive knowledge of health and safety management procedures, safe work practices, and applicable legislation.
• Minimum 10 + years of previous construction management experience.
• Ports & Terminals experience is a must
• Strong leadership skills, the ability to lead a team and fit into a team environment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Effective report writing skills, planning and organizational skills.
• Able to communicate directly with the client on key issues.
• Extensive knowledge of all phases of construction operations relating to field activities of all engineering disciplines, construction and maintenance practices, procedures and techniques, and applicable codes and standards.
• Familiarity with a wide range of equipment, tools, and technologies used in construction.
• Well-developed business and management principles related to strategic planning, resource allocation, production methods, leadership and coordination of people and resources.
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.