Construction Manager

Construction Manager Freese and Nichols is currently searching for a Construction Manager in Raleigh, NC. 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: Bachelors degree in related field or equivalent experience 6+ 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.). Preferred Qualifications: Project experience on water/wastewater collections Project experience with water/wastewater treatment Engineer-in-Training (EIT) and/or Construction Management Institute Certification. 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 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 Freese and Nichols is a professional planning, consulting and engineering firm serving clients across the United States. With client service and continuous improvement in mind, we plan, design and manage sustainable water and infrastructure projects. #J-18808-Ljbffr