Senior Construction Manager

Audubon Companies; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Audubon Companies in Houston, TX is seeking a Senior Construction Manager to lead project delivery at the Energy Corridor office. You will oversee safety, budgets, scheduling, and coordination with the Site Manager to meet client specifications and timelines.

The role requires a college-degree in Construction/Engineering, 15+ years of experience in construction or related fields, and strong skills in safety, communication, and cost control. Travel to sites nationwide may be required.

Qualifications

• College degree with focus in Construction and/or Engineering practices.
• Minimum of 15 years in construction, facilities, pipeline, or offshore.
• Extensive knowledge of fabrication procedures.
• Good problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong communication with crews and clients; able to work long hours.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safety standards and project costs; ensure on-time delivery per specs.
• Manage daily safety analyses, interface with operations and project personnel.
• Maintain budget execution and implement cost-saving initiatives where possible.
• Organize and support construction personnel, subs and vendors with Site Manager.
• Report progress, issues, and client communications to project management.

Skills

Project leadership

Communication

Conflict resolution

Safety management

Team coordination

Cost control

Education

College degree in Construction/Engineering

Job description

Audubon is currently seeking a Senior Construction Manager to join our team in our Houston, TX Energy Corridor Office. The Senior Construction Manager will be responsible for:

• Overseeing the safety standards and costs of the project, the Sr. Construction Manager ensures that the project is completed on time and according to the client’s specification.
• Oversees daily JSA (Job Safety Analysis).
• Ensure that all Project/Company HSE goals are achieved and where possible exceeded.
• Ensure that all construction personnel in conjunction with Site Manager at both Project and Corporate level are aware of / implement safe working practices / procedures and are provided with a safe working environment.
• Deliver a high standard of construction ensuring a consistent and efficient approach is implemented at all times.
• Implementation of a continuous improvement philosophy across the construction function, delivering best practices at all times.
• Organize, manage and support of all construction personnel, subcontractors and vendors on the project in conjunction with Site Manager.
• Maintain and deliver the construction activities within budget, and, where applicable, implement cost saving initiatives.
• Management of all commercial aspects of the project regarding invoicing, RFIs, Change Orders, Budgeting, Forecasting.
• The Sr. Construction Manager reports to the Vice President – Construction Operations and is responsible for the execution of the project.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Management of all project controls aspects including scheduling, progress reporting, and cost controls.
• Manage, develop and support the construction process at both a Project and Corporate level in a
• safe, structured and cost effective manner.
• Attends daily safety meetings.
• Interface with Client’s Operations and Project Personnel.
• Organizes daily work activities.
• Organize job tasks.
• Oersee daily construction.
• Visual inspection of crew’s job performance.
• Assures adherence to engineering specifications as well as applicable industry codes and standards. Communicates daily with project management about any issues and to update progress of work.
• Reports daily to client and Project Manager about activities and issues concerning project.
• Monitors and manages transportation requirements as needed.
• To verify that the drawings and specifications provide adequate instructions for the work and advise the Project Construction Manager and/or Project Manager of any deficiencies or clarifications needed.
• To be fully familiar with the sub-contractors methods of construction, programming and procedures and to resolve any apparent conflicts.
• Maintain and deliver the construction activities within budget, and, where applicable, implement cost saving initiatives.

Health, Safety, and Environmental Responsibilities

• All employees are responsible for supporting Audubon Companies’ Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies and procedures. This includes:
• Performing duties in a manner that protects personal and team health and safety
• Participating in required HSE training, meetings, and reporting activities
• Identifying and reporting hazards, near misses, and unsafe conditions
• Following safe work practices and complying with applicable regulatory requirements

EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• College Degree, with focus in Construction and/or Engineering Practices
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in construction, facilities, pipeline, or offshore.
• Extensive knowledge of fabrication procedures is required.
• Problem solving abilities must be evident. Must be good at conflict resolution. Good communication
• skills with crew members as well as clients are vital.
• Must be able to work as many as 16 hours per day.
• Must be able to work on weekends and holidays.
• Travel to and from, and relocation to construction sites and/or fabrication shops around the country is often required.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled