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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.Â
What You’ll DoÂ
- Lead construction management for large, complex pipeline projects, serving as project manager or technical lead and coordinating internal teams, consultants and contractorsÂ
- Oversee construction observation and inspection activities, including material sampling and testing, quantity measurements and resolution of nonconforming workÂ
- Review contractor work for compliance with contract documents and coordinate interpretations, requests for information, submittals and construction issues with design teamsÂ
- Manage change and field orders, construction schedules, claims, pay requests, construction meetings and project closeout activitiesÂ
- Facilitate pre-bid, preconstruction and construction meetings and maintain clear communication among owners, contractors and project teamsÂ
- Advise clients on construction needs, project risks and delivery decisions while maintaining a long-term relationship focusÂ
- Lead and develop staff through work planning, coaching, performance feedback and day-to-day directionÂ
- Support business development, teaming relationships and risk management efforts for construction projectsÂ
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experienceÂ
- 15+ years of relevant construction experience serving as a construction manager or superintendentÂ
- Proficiency with project management information systems and the ability to mentor others in their useÂ
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and working knowledge of alternative project delivery methodsÂ
PreferredÂ
- Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA) certificationÂ
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) license and Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certificationÂ
- Experience leading construction management for large-diameter pipeline projectsÂ
- Experience working with owners, contractors, subcontractors and multidisciplinary design teamsÂ
About Freese and Nichols
At the heart of our culture is 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 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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