Senior Construction Manager - Water & Wastewater (Hybrid)

Freese and Nichols; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule (up to 40% remote)

Job summary

Freese and Nichols in Houston,TX is seeking a Construction Manager to lead multiple complex water and wastewater construction projects, providing technical direction and people leadership to field teams.

You will collaborate with owners, contractors and multidisciplinary design teams to manage construction risk, maintain quality and deliver projects that meet clients’ long-term operating needs, from preconstruction through closeout.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 10+ years of construction experience as construction manager or superintendent.
• Experience supervising staff and leading teams across multiple projects.
• Proficiency with PMIS and MS Word/Excel.
• Credentials such as P.E., CCM, or CCCA preferred.
• Experience in water or wastewater treatment facilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction management for multiple water and wastewater projects from preconstruction to closeout.
• Oversee change orders, schedules, RFIs, submittals, and project meetings.
• Direct construction activities including process systems, piping, and electrical/instrumentation.
• Manage risks, dependencies, and communicate with owners and design teams.
• Ensure quality by verifying conformance to plans and resolving non-conforming work.
• Develop staff through coaching, performance feedback, and career development.
• Support client relationships and business development for CM services.

Skills

Construction management

Staff supervision

Project management software

MS Word & Excel

Client coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

P.E./CCM/CCCA credentials preferred

Tools

PMIS

Job description

Freese and Nichols in Houston,TX is seeking a Construction Manager to lead multiple complex water and wastewater construction projects, providing technical direction and people leadership to field teams.

You will collaborate with owners, contractors and multidisciplinary design teams to manage construction risk, maintain quality and deliver projects that meet clients’ long-term operating needs, from preconstruction through closeout.