Major Accountabilities:

Supervise the observation and inspection of ongoing construction work including material sampling and testing as well as measuring qualities and communicate with contactor about non-conforming workReview contractor’s work for compliance with contract documents and clarify contract documents for the contractorOversee the development and management of:

a. Change/Field orders
b. Updates to construction schedule
c. Submittals
d. Request for Information (RFI)
e. Claims
f. Pay requests
g. Construction meetings
h. Construction closeout process

Prepare for and facilitate construction meetings including minutesCorrespond with client, contractors, and other employeesRead plan and specifications to be able to ensure construction is in accordance with plans andspecificationsServes as PM or technical lead on large complex projects requiring intergroup skills and other consultantsWork to develop teaming relationships with other engineering firms, contractors, and sub-contractorsCollaborate with design teams to facilitate responses to RFIs and submittals and/or construction issuesCommunicate with owner to understand owner’s needs and clarify owner’s objectives and relayinformation to Freese and Nichols and contractorConduct pre-bid and pre-construction conferencesSupport the design phase process as assignedDirectly manage staff and the execution of their daily work including hiring/firing, performance reviews,and developmentSupport risk management efforts for projectsResponsible for tasks related to sales and marketing including leading business development effortsOther duties as assigned
 

QualificationsBachelors degree in related field or equivalent experience15+ years relevant experience in the construction field serving as a construction manager or superintendentFully proficient and ability to mentor others using project management information system (Example e-Builder, Buzzsaw, FNI Manager, Site Manager, etc.)Good written and verbal communication skillsUnderstanding of Alternate Project Delivery MethodsWorking knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.)

Preferred Certification/License:

P.E.CCMCCCA

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 https://www.freese.com/services/benefits-that-work/), we offer paid overtime for salaried employees, an annual bonus, and access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico.  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 1,200+ employees as we grow from Virginia to Colorado. Learn more about working here at https://www.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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