Senior Construction Project Manager

Overview

Provides day‑to‑day construction management of projects that develop and sustain Port infrastructure including vendor selection, contractor contractual requirements, construction supervision, field administration, field engineering, quality assurance, and management of large and complex projects.

• Perform project and construction management and contract administration activities on small to large complex and diverse construction projects.
• Serve as the primary point of contact during the 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 projects 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.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil or Structural Engineering, Architecture, or related major from a public or accredited private institution.
• 10+ years of related experience.
• OSHA 30‑Hour Construction Safety Certification preferred or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification required for Construction Management/Science degrees.
• Certified Cost Professional (CSP) or Planning and Scheduling Professional (PSP) required or ability to achieve within 12 months of hire for Construction Management/Science degrees.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required for Engineering degrees.
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred for Engineering degrees.
• Current, valid Texas driver’s license required.
• Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) required within 30 days of appointment and maintained during employment.

• 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 they apply to the construction and engineering process.
• Knowledge of engineering and construction principles, practices, techniques, and sequences, applicable codes, construction drawings, specifications, and technical reports.
• Knowledge of safety precautions associated with the job.
• Skill in negotiating claims, project changes,…