Senior Construction Manager

auduboncorporatecareers; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Audubon is seeking a Senior Construction Manager for our Houston, TX Energy Corridor Office. You will oversee safety standards, cost controls, and the overall execution of complex construction projects to meet client specifications.

You will lead JSA activities, ensure HSE goals are achieved, manage subcontractors, and monitor budgets, forecasting, and invoicing. Domestic travel and relocation may be required to support project needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in construction and/or engineering disciplines.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in construction, facilities, pipeline, or offshore.
• Willingness to travel to project sites nationwide and relocate as needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safety standards and project costs to ensure on-time completion per client specs.
• Manage daily Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and ensure HSE goals are met or exceeded.
• Maintain project budgets, cost controls, invoicing, RFIs, change orders, budgeting and forecasting.
• Report progress to client and project manager; coordinate with Site Manager and subcontractors.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Team leadership

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