Construction Manager - Houston, TX

OVERVIEW

S&B is currently seeking a Construction Manager to provide overall management direction for field construction projects; may on occasion be placed in the overall responsible position of a project, in which case the additional duties of the Project Manager will also be required.

S&B is an exceptional full-service Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) company, proudly maintaining private ownership and operation for over five decades. With our extensive experience, we have successfully undertaken diverse projects across various industries, including Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Petrochemicals, Energy Transition, Power, and Pulp & Paper. What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to safety, timely project completion, and cost‑effective solutions.

Our proven track record speaks for itself, as we consistently deliver outstanding results while adhering to the highest industry standards. Moreover, our company culture is unparalleled, fostering an environment of collaboration, innovation, and excellence. At S&B, we understand the value of our talented team, and we ensure they are rewarded accordingly. We offer a competitive compensation package, flexible and hybrid work schedules, and a comprehensive benefits program to attract and retain the best professionals in the field.

Position will supervise Project Superintendents, Craft Superintendent, General Foreman, and Foreman positions.

Four‑year degree or equivalent experience in Construction Management.

• Must have a minimum of 10 years of experience in a Construction Manager role.
• Must be able to effectively manage projects that range in varying size and complexity.
• Must be able to manage projects with a direct‑hire scope of 2 MM – 3.5 MM man‑hours.
• Must apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance.
• Must have sound knowledge of cost and schedule adherence.
• Must possess the skills to employ tact, diplomacy, and influence.
• Must possess the required skills to understand and manage the inter‑working relationships between various craft trades, including sub‑contractors, and to anticipate and implement corrective actions to limit potential labor‑related disputes.

• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, for effective communication, reporting, and documentation.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Teams, including participation in virtual meetings, collaboration through chat and channels, document sharing, and coordination with distributed project teams.
• Ability to effectively use digital tools to support project coordination, reporting, scheduling updates, and communication across engineering, procurement, construction, and client teams.
• Comfort working in a technology‑enabled construction environment, including use of laptops, tablets, and mobile devices to access drawings, schedules, procedures, and project data.
• Willingness to adapt to evolving company systems, software platforms, and digital workflows as project and business needs change.

• Report to the assigned AOM, VP of Field Operations, and Sr. VP of EPC and Construction.
• Make decisions and recommendations, which can greatly impact corporate relationships with clients and project profitability.
• Plan, organize and staff key field positions through department heads.
• Implement, manage and provide safety leadership to ensure zero‑injury safety results.
• Establish project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards within boundaries of corporate policy.
• Initiate and maintain liaison with prime client and engineers to facilitate construction activities.
• Monitor/control construction through administrative direction of on‑site Superintendents to ensure project is built on schedule and within budget; investigate potentially serious delay situations and implement corrective measures.
• Represent the Company in project meetings, assist in any labor negotiations/strategy meetings, etc.
• Manage financial aspects of contracts (fee payment, rental…