Senior Construction Manager - Professional Engineer

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.   What   You’ll   Do   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   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   Preferred   Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA) certification   Professional Engineer (P.E.) license and Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification   Experience leading construction management for large-diameter pipeline projects   Experience working with owners, contractors,   subcontractors   and multidisciplinary design teams   About Freese and Nichols At the heart of our culture is our LEADS values ( L earn continuously, E ngage as family, A ct with integrity, D eliver quality, and S erve 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. #LI-Hybrid