Construction Manager

About the role

Administer the construction contract by managing, observing, and reporting on ongoing construction for a variety of water and/or facilities infrastructure projects to verify compliance with approved plans and specifications.

• Observe and inspect ongoing construction work, including material sampling and testing as well as measuring quantities.
• Review contractor’s work for compliance with contract documents 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 contractor about non-conforming work.
• Supervise/manage field staff and the execution of their daily work.
• Correspond with client, contractors, and other employees.
• Read plans and specifications to ensure construction is in accordance with them.
• Communicate with owner to understand their needs, clarify objectives, and relay information to Freese and Nichols and the contractor.

Requirements

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

About Freese And Nichols

At the heart of our culture are our LEADS values: Learn continuously, Engage as family, Act with integrity, Deliver quality, and Serve always. Each year, our employee engagement survey confirms that our leaders and employees live these 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, including water supplies, roadways, bridges, and disaster preparedness.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Paid overtime for salaried employees.
• Annual bonus.
• Access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico, and Banner Elk, North Carolina.
• Flexible work environment with a hybrid schedule (up to 40% remote work).
• Alternative work schedule program providing a day off every other Friday.