Construction Manager

About This Role

This role manages the day-to-day construction execution of Port Houston infrastructure projects from vendor selection to quality assurance. The manager will coordinate all aspects of construction projects including safety, security, budgeting, scheduling, and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Perform project and construction management and contract administration activities on construction projects
• Coordinate all aspects of a construction project, including safety awareness, security, Port Houston operations, budgeting, execution, delivery, communication, scheduling and startup/commissioning
• Use Port Houston defined project/construction management systems and practices, recommend improvements and efficiencies and assist in developing improved processes
• Assist oversight of field inspectors (both staff and consultant) and contractors to assure completed project meets scope, schedule, and budget requirements
• Document construction related requirements such as submittals, pay applications, time extensions, project photos, etc.
• Oversee coordination and communication for all assigned Port Houston construction project(s) with Port Houston staff, consultants, contractors, and third-party entities
• Evaluate and negotiate Change Order proposals between Port Houston, Engineers of Record (EOR) and contractors
• Assist Port Houston Procurement department with strategic marketing of forthcoming projects and the generation of quality proposals
• Participate in pre-bid/proposal meetings and assist Port Houston Project Managers and external design consultants in addressing prospective bidder/proposer questions
• Participate in the selection of contractors

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil or Structural Engineering, Architecture or related major
• 6+ years of related experience
• Valid Texas driver's license
• Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) within 30 days of appointment
• Knowledge of mathematical and scientific principles applied to civil/structural engineering
• Knowledge of engineering and construction principles, practices, techniques, and sequences, applicable codes, and construction drawings, specifications, and technical reports
• Knowledge of safety precautions associated with the job
• Skill in negotiating claims, project changes, change orders, change directives or other contractual modifications
• Organization, time management and prioritization skills
• Skill in written and verbal communication
• Project management skills
• Ability to read construction drawings and building codes, and evaluate product technology
• Ability to perform written calculations and produce project documentation
• Ability to meet scheduled deadlines
• Ability to understand, interpret, ensure compliance with, and enforce construction contract terms and conditions

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil or Structural Engineering, Architecture or related major
• 6+ years of related experience

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits

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