Construction Manager

Freese and Nichols • Raleigh, NC

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Freese and Nichols is currently searching for a Construction Manager in Raleigh, NC. In this role, you will be responsible for administering the construction contract by managing, observing and reporting on ongoing construction on a variety of water and/or facilities infrastructure project to verify compliance with approved plans and specifications.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in related field or equivalent experience
• 6+ years relevant experience in the construction field serving as a construction representative or inspector
• Fully proficient and ability to mentor others using project management information system
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.)

Nice To Haves

• Project experience on water/wastewater collections
• Project experience with water/wastewater treatment
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) and/or Construction Management Institute Certification

Responsibilities

• Observe and inspect ongoing construction work including material sampling and testing as well as measuring quantities
• Review contractor’s work for compliance with contract document and clarify contract documents for the contractor
• Lead the development and management of: Change/Field orders, Updates to construction schedule, Submittals, Request for Information (RFI), Claims, Pay requests, Construction meetings, Construction closeout process
• Manage construction project budget and contract construction project
• Collaborate with design teams to facilitate responses to RFIs and submittals and/or construction issues
• Communicate with contactor about non-conforming work
• Supervise/manage field staff and the execution of their daily work
• Correspond with client, contractors, and other employees
• Read plan and specifications to be able to ensure construction is in accordance with plans and specifications
• Communicate with owner to understand owner’s needs and clarify owner’s objectives and relay information to Freese and Nichols and contractor

Benefits

• paid overtime for salaried employees
• an annual bonus
• access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico and Banner Elk, North Carolina
• hybrid schedule with up to 40% of remote work
• alternative work schedule program which provides a day off every other Friday

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level