Senior Construction Project Manager

Thank you for considering a career at Port Houston. We appreciate your interest in joining our team. By applying, you are taking an important step toward advancing your career with an organization committed to excellence.

Port Houston offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a diverse, inclusive work environment. Joining our team means embarking on a fulfilling career path with opportunities for growth and impact.

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Position Summary:

Provides day-to-day construction management of projects that develop and sustain Port infrastructure including but not limited to vendor selection, contractor contractual requirements, construction supervision, field administration, field engineering, and quality assurance. Manages projects of large size and complexity, and with full responsibility for contractor performance supports. Responsibilities include contractor coordination, construction supervision, field administration, and quality assurance. Serves as senior field authority and provides leadership, mentorship, oversight and strategic direction for construction execution.

Key Responsibilities/Duties: 

• Perform project and construction management and contract administration activities on small to large complex and diverse construction projects
• Serve as primary point of contact during construction phase for contractor coordination
• Provide oversight and mentoring to CPM I and CPM II staff and field inspectors
• Act as senior advisor to leadership on construction-related matters
• Mentor and develop construction management staff
• 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
• Coordinate closely with Project Managers, Operations, Asset Management, and Project Controls
• Establish and improve construction standards, procedures, and best practices
• Assist oversight of field inspectors (both staff and consultant) and contractors to assure completed project meets scope, schedule, and budget requirements
• Monitor contractor performance for compliance with drawings, specifications, safety requirements, and contract terms
• Document construction related requirements such as submittals, RFIs, 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
• Coordinate and conduct pre-construction conferences
• Oversee project closeout activities including as-built drawings, warranties and closeout files
• Assist in the development of departmental plans, goals, objectives, policies and procedures
• Act in accordance with Port Houston core values (respect, excellence, accountability, diligence, and you)
• Perform other duties as required

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil or Structural Engineering, Architecture or related major in a public or accredited private academic institution required
• 10+ years of related experience required
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification preferred or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire. 
• For Construction Management/Science degrees:  
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification required
• One of the following required or ability to achieve within 12 months of hire:
• Certified Cost Professional (CSP) • Planning and Scheduling Professional (PSP)
• For Engineering degrees:  
• Professional Engineer (PE) License required 
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) or Project Management Professional (PMP), preferred

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Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Behaviors:

• Knowledge of mathematical and scientific principles applied to civil/structural engineering
• Knowledge of construction methods, cost estimating and scheduling principles and best practices
• Knowledge of project management systems (Procore, Project mates, Tririga) and how it applies to the Construction and Engineering process
• Knowledge of engineering and construction principles, practices, techniques, and sequences, applicable codes, and construction drawings, specifications, and technical reports (design, geotechnical, environmental, etc.)
• Knowledge of safety precautions associated with the job
• Skill in negotiating claims, project changes, change orders, change directives or other contractual modifications
• Capable of negotiating claims, project changes, change orders, change directives or other contractual modifications
• Capable of identifying cost and schedule risks and support mitigation strategies and corrective actions
• Organization, time management and prioritization skills
• Skill in written and verbal communication. Capable of communicating with, engineers, consultants, Port Houston personnel and members of the public
• Project management skills 
• Ability to read construction drawings and building codes, and evaluate product technology by reviewing trade journals and manufacturer’s recommendation of materials
• 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
• A current, valid Texas driver's license is required
• A Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) must be obtained within 30 days of appointment, and be maintained for the duration of employment

Key Competencies Required:

• Achieving Results
• Contributing to Team Success
• Effective Communication
• Pragmatic Decision Making
• Safety
• Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills

This work site location of this job is:

Bayport Admin

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but due to open office environment noise level may occasionally be high.  To apply, please go to porthouston.com/careers.  Only applications submitted through the Port Houston Careers website will be acknowledged.  Port Houston is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program supervised by the U.S. Government.

Disclaimer:

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

We appreciate your interest in Port Houston. Port Houston is an equal employment opportunity employer. Port Houston’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Port Houston also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Application must be completed in full.