Lead Construction Manager — Transportation Infrastructure

Bowman Engineering & Consulting (BEC); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering firm located in Texas is seeking a Construction Manager to oversee the construction processes. The ideal candidate will manage contractors, coordinate construction activities, and ensure quality control throughout the projects. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in construction management, along with at least 5 years of relevant experience focused on transportation infrastructure projects. This full-time role emphasizes strong project management and stakeholder communication skills, offering opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in construction management with focus on transportation infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of construction techniques, processes, materials and equipment used in transportation projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage the project's contractor and construction process.
• Coordinate construction and manage scope.
• Develop and review construction schedules and cost estimates.
• Conduct site inspections to verify construction quality.
• Oversee compliance with construction documents.

Skills

Construction management

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field

Job description

• Management of project’s contractor and construction process
• Construction coordination and scope management
• Develop and review construction schedules and cost estimates
• Assist with developing and reviewing change orders
• Conduct site inspections and reporting to verify construction quality and contract conformance
• Develop and maintain construction progress reports
• Review contractor RFIs and submittals
• Oversee and coordinate with QA field inspectors and materials testing teams
• Contractor Submittal management and compliance
• Contractor’s adherence to construction documents
• Reoccurring site visits and logistics management
• Liaison between contractor, stakeholders and client
• Contractor Invoice review and approval
  
  

Job Responsibilities

• Management of project’s contractor and construction process
• Construction coordination and scope management
• Develop and review construction schedules and cost estimates
• Assist with developing and reviewing change orders
• Conduct site inspections and reporting to verify construction quality and contract conformance
• Develop and maintain construction progress reports
• Review contractor RFIs and submittals
• Oversee and coordinate with QA field inspectors and materials testing teams
• Contractor Submittal management and compliance
• Contractor’s adherence to construction documents
• Reoccurring site visits and logistics management
• Liaison between contractor, stakeholders and client
• Contractor Invoice review and approval
  
  

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in construction management with focus on transportation infrastructure projects
  
  

Preferred Experience

• Maintenance Facilities
• Airports
• Roadway
• Tollway
• Transit
• Highway
• Knowledge of construction techniques, processes, materials and equipment used in transportation projects
  
  

Location:

Dallas, Austin, Houston