Construction Manager I
Houston, TX, United States
The construction manager will be for responsible administering 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.
Major Accountabilities:
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 in the development and management of:
Change/Field orders
Updates to construction schedule
Request for Information (RFI)
Claims
Pay requests
Complete contractor reference checks. Collaborate with design teams to facilitate responses to RFIs and submittals and/or construction issues. Communicate with contactor about non-conforming 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. Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Education:
• Associates degree or Bachelors degree in related field or equivalent experience
Experience:
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)
Preferred Certifications/License: EIT, CMI
At Freese and Nichols, everyone on our team gets to make a meaningful difference in our communities. For more than 125 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.
#LI-Hybrid About Us From our sustainable projects to our investments in employees, working at Freese and Nichols means being part of a tradition of excellence that has lasted more than 125 years. By planning and designing the infrastructure our society needs, working at Freese and Nichols means making a positive impact on your local community. People notice the difference the moment they join us, and that’s reflected in our consistently high workplace satisfaction rankings from Great Place to Work and Fortune magazine.
Our company culture is guided by values that cultivate an environment of respect and camaraderie. We care for one another like a family, celebrating life milestones together and providing support in hard times. Our leaders’ doors are open — if you’d like to talk, you can give them a call or just drop in. Our strategic business plan and performance reports are open, too, so you’ll know how your work fits into the big picture. You’ll know that you’re part of something greater.
Join Freese and Nichols and make something meaningful every day.
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