Senior Construction Manager

AtkinsRealis USA Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 220,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life & Disability

401(k)

Stock Purchase

Paid Time Off

Leaves of Absences

Flexible Work Options

Employee Recognition

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Construction Manager to lead on-site construction activities in Houston, TX. The role emphasizes coordinating contractors, aligning field work with design drawings, and maintaining project schedules while upholding safety and quality standards.

You will act as the client’s representative, coordinating with engineers and operations to resolve issues and deliver a compliant project on time and within budget. This is a 100% on-site, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of construction management experience.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and safety regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and contracts.
• Excellent coordination and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced, field environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide full-time, on-site management of construction activities from mobilization through project closeout.
• Monitor contractor performance to ensure work meets plans, specs, and contract requirements.
• Enforce adherence to project schedules and coordinate corrective actions with contractors.
• Coordinate on-site for contractors and subcontractors; lead regular coordination meetings.
• Review submittals, RFIs, and work plans with engineering teams.
• Act as liaison between field teams and design engineers; ensure alignment with drawings and specs.
• Represent the client’s interests and communicate progress, risks, and issues clearly.

Skills

On-site management

Contractor coordination

Communication skills

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Safety culture

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field

Job description

Job Description Overview We are seeking a Senior Construction Manager to join our team in Houston, TX.

Construction Oversight

• Provide full-time, on-site management of construction activities from mobilization through project closeout.
• Monitor contractor performance to ensure work is completed in accordance with plans, specifications, and contract requirements.
• Enforce adherence to project schedules, identifying delays and working with contractors to implement corrective actions.
• Conduct daily site observations and maintain detailed field reports documenting progress, issues, and activities.

Contractor Coordination

• Serve as the primary point of contact on-site for all contractors and subcontractors.
• Coordinate construction activities to minimize conflicts and ensure efficient sequencing of work.
• Facilitate regular coordination meetings with contractors to review schedule, safety, and performance.
• Review contractor submittals, RFIs, and work plans in coordination with engineering teams.

Engineering Coordination

• Act as the liaison between field construction teams and design engineers.
• Ensure that construction work aligns with engineering drawings, specifications, and approved submittals.
• Support resolution of technical issues, field conflicts, and design clarifications in a timely manner.
• Coordinate inspections and verify that engineering requirements are properly implemented in the field.

Client Representation

• Represent the client’s interests at all times, ensuring that project objectives, quality standards, and budget considerations are upheld.
• Provide transparent and accurate communication to the client regarding construction progress, risks, and issues.
• Participate in client meetings, site walks, and progress reviews.
• Escalate critical issues and provide recommendations for resolution.

Quality & Compliance

• Inspect work to ensure compliance with project specifications, codes, regulations, and safety standards.
• Coordinate and witness testing, inspections, and commissioning activities.
• Identify non-conforming work and ensure prompt corrective actions are taken.
• Maintain thorough documentation for quality assurance and compliance tracking.

Safety Management

• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture on-site.
• Monitor contractor compliance with safety plans, OSHA regulations, and site-specific requirements.
• Participate in safety meetings and incident investigations as needed.

About you

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field (preferred).
• Minimum of 10 years of construction management experience, preferably in heavy civil, marine, facility, or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and safety regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and contracts.
• Excellent coordination and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced, field environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interface effectively with contractors, engineers, and clients.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accountability and professionalism.

Preferred Qualifications

• CM experience with large diameter pipe (60+ inches) and / or pump station experience.
• OSHA 30 certification or equivalent safety training.
• Professional certifications such as CCM (Certified Construction Manager) or PMP are a plus.
• Experience with public sector projects and regulatory compliance.
• PE is preferred.

Work Environment

• 100% on-site role.
• Regular exposure to active construction environments, including heavy equipment and marine conditions.
• May require extended hours, weekend work, or shift coordination depending on construction schedules.

Key Success Factors

• Effective on-site management that ensures projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and to required quality standards.
• Strong contractor coordination and proactive issue resolution.
• Clear and consistent representation of the client’s interests.
• Seamless collaboration with engineering teams to maintain alignment between design and construction.

Rewards & benefits

At AtkinsRéalis, our values - Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits
• employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting
• employee stock purchase plan
• Paid Time Off
• leaves of absences options
• flexible work options
• recognition and employee satisfaction programs
• employee assistance program
• voluntary benefits

About AtkinsRéalis

AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end‑to‑end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital.

Additional information

Expected compensation range is between $220,000- $280,000 hourly depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

Worker Type Employee Job Type Regular At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability.