Senior Construction Manager - Professional Engineer

About the role

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.

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

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
• Possession of a Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA) certification preferred
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license and Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification preferred
• Experience leading construction management for large-diameter pipeline projects preferred
• Experience working with owners, contractors, subcontractors and multidisciplinary design teams preferred

Qualifications

• 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
• Possession of a Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA) certification preferred
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license and Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification preferred
• Experience leading construction management for large-diameter pipeline projects preferred
• Experience working with owners, contractors, subcontractors and multidisciplinary design teams preferred

Skills

• Technical expertise in construction management
• Project management skills
• Leadership and mentoring abilities
• Communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Benefits

Freese and Nichols offers a comprehensive benefits package, including an annual bonus, access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico and Banner Elk, North Carolina, and a flexible work environment with a hybrid schedule and alternative work schedule program.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Hybrid schedule with up to 40% remote work available.