Senior Construction Manager - Professional Engineer

Freese and Nichols • Pearland, TX

76d • Hybrid

About The Position

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, contractors and design teams. You will also regularly drive to construction sites throughout the Houston area.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• 15+ years of relevant construction experience serving as a construction manager or superintendent
• Proficiency with 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

Nice To Haves

• 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, subcontractors and multidisciplinary design teams

Responsibilities

• Lead construction management for large, complex pipeline projects, serving as project manager or technical lead and coordinating internal teams, consultants and contractors
• Oversee construction observation and inspection activities, including material sampling and testing, quantity measurements and resolution of nonconforming work
• Review contractor work for compliance with contract documents and coordinate interpretations, requests for information, submittals and construction issues with design teams
• Manage change and field orders, construction schedules, claims, pay requests, construction meetings and project closeout activities
• Facilitate pre-bid, preconstruction and construction meetings and maintain clear communication among owners, contractors and project teams
• Advise clients on construction needs, project risks and delivery decisions while maintaining a long-term relationship focus
• Lead and develop staff through work planning, coaching, performance feedback and day-to-day direction
• Support business development, teaming relationships and risk management efforts for construction projects

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: Senior