Freese and Nichols is currently searching for an experienced Construction Manager in Oklahoma City.  In this role, you will act as construction manager heavy civil construction projects including roadway drainage, grading, surfacing and bridges.

• Manage the observation and inspection of ongoing construction work including material sampling and testing as well as measuring quantities.

• Review contractor’s work for compliance with contract documents 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 and closeout processes

• Communicate with contactor about non-conforming work

• Correspond with client, contractors, and other employees 

• Collaborate with design teams to facilitate responses to RFIs and submittals and/or construction issues

• 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

• Conduct pre-bid and pre-construction conferences

• Support the design phase process as assigned

• Oversee field staff and the execution of their daily work

• Support sales and marketing efforts

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Associates degree in related field or equivalent experience
• 3+ 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 Certifications/License:

• EIT
• CMIT

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 1,300+ 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 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.

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