Construction Manager I

About the role

Administer the construction contract by managing, observing, and reporting on ongoing construction on a variety of transportation, water, and/or facilities infrastructure projects to verify compliance with approved plans and specifications. Provide support and day-to-day guidance to other team members.

Responsibilities

• Observe and report on 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.
• Support the development and management of:
  • Change/Field orders
  • Updates to construction schedule
  • Submittals
  • Request for Information (RFI)
  • Claims
  • Pay requests
  • Construction meetings
• Complete contractor reference checks.
• Collaborate with design teams to facilitate responses to RFIs and submittals and/or construction issues.
• Communicate with contractor about non-conforming work.
• Correspond with client, contractors, and other employees.
• Read plans and specifications to ensure construction is in accordance with plans and specifications.
• Communicate with owner to understand owner’s needs, clarify owner’s objectives, and relay information to Freese and Nichols and contractor.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• EIT (Engineer in Training) or CMIT (Construction Manager in Training) 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: developing water supplies, designing roadways and bridges, preparing for natural disasters, and much more.

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 including:
  • Hybrid schedule with up to 40% remote work.
  • Alternative work schedule program providing a day off every other Friday.