Freese and Nichols is currently searching for a Construction Manager in Houston, Texas. In this role, you will be responsible for administering the construction contract by managing, observing and reporting on ongoing construction on a variety of water and/or facilities infrastructure project 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 document 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 contactor about non-conforming work
• Supervise/manage field staff and the execution of their daily work
• Correspond with client, contractors, and other employees 
• Read plan and specifications to be able to ensure construction is in accordance with plans and specifications
• Communicate with owner to understand owner’s needs and clarify owner’s objectives and relay information to Freese and Nichols and contractor

Qualifications

• Associates degree in related field or equivalent experience
• 3+ years relevant experience in the construction field serving as a construction representative or inspector
• Fully proficient and ability to mentor others using project management information system 
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Understands government bidding requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Project and testing experience on concrete and dams
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) and/or Construction Management Institute Certification

At Freese and Nichols, everyone on our team gets to make a meaningful difference in our communities. For almost 130 years, we have been planning and designing the infrastructure our society needs: developing water supplies, designing roadways and bridges, preparing for natural disasters, and much more. We’ve built our business on long-term relationships with clients and employees alike, resulting in financial stability, career opportunities, and a nationally recognized workplace culture.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, 401(k) matching, paid overtime for salaried employees, tuition reimbursement, and much more. Our unique culture creates an environment for professional growth where we focus on caring for our clients, coworkers, and the communities where we work. Join our team of 1,000 employees as we continue to expand our services throughout the United States. Learn more about working here at freese.com/careers.

Freese and Nichols is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because he or she is an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

We recognize that our workforce reflects the increasingly diverse nature of our society, and we strive to take advantage of that diversity with both our external and internal customers. As a Federal Contractor, Freese and Nichols is an equal employment, affirmative action employer.

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