Senior Construction Manager - Professional Engineer

Freese and Nichols; Georgia; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Annual bonus

Paid overtime for salaried employees

Company cabins

Job summary

Freese and Nichols is seeking a Senior Construction Manager – Professional Engineer in Houston or Pearland, Texas to lead construction management for large-diameter pipeline projects. As Senior Construction Manager, you will provide technical and project leadership from preconstruction through closeout, guiding project teams and building relationships with owners, contractors and design teams.

You will also regularly travel to construction sites around the Houston area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 15+ years of construction experience.
• Experience as construction manager or superintendent.
• Experience with PMIS and project controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction management for large, complex pipeline projects as PM or technical lead.
• Oversee construction observation, sampling, testing, and resolution of nonconforming work.
• Review contractor work for contract compliance and coordinate RFI/submittals with design teams.
• Manage change orders, schedules, claims, pay requests, meetings, and closeout activities.
• Facilitate pre-bid/preconstruction/construction meetings and maintain clear communication with stakeholders.
• Advise clients on construction needs, risks, and delivery decisions; maintain long-term relationships.
• Lead staff development through planning, coaching, and performance feedback.
• Support business development and risk management efforts for projects.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Construction oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

PMIS

Job description

Freese and Nichols is seeking a Senior Construction Manager – Professional Engineer in Houston or Pearland, Texas to lead construction management for large-diameter pipeline projects in the Houston area. As Senior Construction Manager, you will provide technical and project leadership from preconstruction through closeout, guide project teams and build strong relationships with owners,contractorsand design teams. You will also regularly drive to construction sites throughout the Houston area.

WhatYou’llDo

• Lead construction management for large, complex pipeline projects, serving as project manager or technical lead and coordinating internal teams,consultantsand contractors

• Oversee construction observation and inspection activities, including material sampling and testing, quantitymeasurementsand resolution of nonconforming work

• Review contractor work for compliance with contract documents and coordinate interpretations, requests for information,submittalsand construction issues with design teams

• Manage change and field orders, construction schedules, claims, pay requests, constructionmeetingsand project closeout activities

• Facilitate pre-bid, preconstruction and construction meetings andmaintainclear communication among owners,contractorsand project teams

• Advise clients on construction needs, project risks and delivery decisions whilemaintaininga long-term relationship focus

• Lead and develop staff through work planning, coaching, performancefeedbackand day-to-day direction

• Support business development, teamingrelationshipsand risk management efforts for construction projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience

• 15+ years of relevant construction experience serving as a construction manager or superintendent

• Proficiencywith project management information systems and the ability to mentor others in their use

• Strong written and verbal communication skills and working knowledge of alternative project delivery methods

Preferred

• Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA) certification

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license and Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification

• Experience leading construction management for large-diameter pipeline projects

• Experience working with owners, contractors,subcontractorsand multidisciplinary design teams

About Freese and Nichols

At the heart of our culture is our LEADS values ( L earn continuously, E ngage as family, A ct with integrity, D eliver quality, and S erve always). Each year, our employee engagement survey confirms that our leaders and our employees live our values.

We strive to be the firm of choice for clients and employees through innovative approaches, practical results, and outstanding service. For more than 130 years, we have been planning and designing the infrastructure our communities need: developing water supplies, designing roadways and bridges, preparing for natural disasters, and much more.

Besides our comprehensive benefits package (see more at Benefits That Work for You), we offer paid overtime for salaried employees, an annual bonus, and access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico and Banner Elk, North Carolina. We are proud of our flexible work environment which includes a hybrid schedule with up to 40% of remote work, and an alternative work schedule program which provides a day off every other Friday.

Freese and Nichols is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.