Senior Construction Manager - Geotechnical & Civil

Forgen

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work model
Education assistance
Wellness programs
Employee awards
Bonuses
Paid time off

Job summary

Forgen is a leading geotechnical and specialty civil construction company operating across North America. We are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for complex civil, geotechnical, and environmental challenges, guided by our core values: We Do What We Say, We Are Passionate About Our Work, We Are One Team, We Work Smart, and We Do The Right Thing.

The Construction Manager will lead field teams on Texas and Louisiana projects, overseeing safety, quality, and cost control, and

Qualifications

  • Over ten years of Heavy Civil Construction and soil improvement supervisory experience.
  • Experience overseeing superintendents, foremen, craft labor, directing field operations and subcontractors, and building schedules.
  • Experience leading safety meetings and initiatives.
  • Experience interacting with clients and regulatory agencies.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Excel with strong technical and equipment knowledge.

Responsibilities

  • Accountable for the successful execution of assigned projects and is the primary Field interface between Project Management, superintendents, and assigned craft, subcontractors, and vendors.
  • Recruits, trains, and manages a team of construction professionals, including site supervisors, foremen, and laborers.
  • Foster a positive work environment, promoting safety, accountability, and adherence to company policies and regulations.
  • Responsible for in part the profit and loss of operations, as assigned.
  • Communicates assignments and responsibilities to field personnel as directed by the Project Manager.
  • Assists Project Managers in generating basic project schedules and reading critical path logic.
  • Provides the necessary equipment for effective execution at the direction of the Project Manager.
  • Disciplinary actions, holding craft accountable and end of project layoffs and/or reassignment of craft personnel.
  • Execution of all project activities to construct the project per the plans and specifications including quality and safe project execution.
  • Assists Project Managers with cost administration including monthly forecasts and determining weekly and monthly production quantities.
  • Follows all company procurement policies in purchasing materials and assisting in subcontractor selection and tracking.
  • Perform additional assignments and special projects as directed.

Skills

Leadership
Safety leadership
Communication
Team management
Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office
Outlook
Excel

Job description

Forgen is a leading geotechnical and specialty civil construction company operating across North America. We are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for complex civil, geotechnical, and environmental challenges, guided by our core values: We Do What We Say, We Are Passionate About Our Work, We Are One Team, We Work Smart, and We Do The Right Thing.

The Construction Manager will lead field teams on Texas and Louisiana projects, overseeing safety, quality, and cost control, and

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