Freese and Nichols
is
seeking a
Construction Manager
in
Houston, Texas
. As Construction Manager, you will lead construction projects from preconstruction through closeout, working closely with clients, contractors, design
teams
and project staff to keep work aligned with contract requirements,
schedules
and client
objectives
. You will also have opportunities to guide team members, strengthen client
relationships
and contribute to business development while supporting projects that require regular travel to active job sites.
What
You’ll
Do
Lead multiple construction projects while coordinating scope, schedule, budget,
risks
and project requirements
Supervise construction observation and inspection activities, including material sampling,
testing
and quantity measurement
Review contractor work for conformance with contract documents and manage requests for information, submittals, pay requests, change
orders
and claims
Prepare for and lead pre-bid,
preconstruction
and construction meetings, including meeting documentation and follow-up
Coordinate with clients,
contractors
and design teams to clarify
objectives
, address construction
issues
and support
timely
project decisions
Lead construction closeout activities and capture lessons learned for future projects
Manage and develop project staff through work planning, performance feedback,
coaching
and day-to-day direction
Travel by vehicle to active project sites as needed to support project execution and client needs
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification
10+ years of relevant construction experience serving as a construction manager or superintendent
Proficiency with project management information systems and ability to mentor others in their use
Strong written and verbal communication skills, working knowledge of Microsoft Office and understanding of alternative project delivery methods
Preferred
Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA) certification
Professional Engineer (PE) license
Experience supporting water resource, treatment or similar infrastructure construction projects
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.
Join our team of 1,300+ employees as we grow from Virginia to Colorado. Learn more about working here at
Working at Freese and Nichols
.
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.
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