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Construction Manager

  2026-04-21     GTT     Houston,TX  
Description:

Primary Job Title

Construction Manager

Location

Houston, TX

Onsite Flexibility

Onsite

Contract Details


  • Position Type: Contract
  • Duration: 12 Months

Job Summary

The Construction Manager will provide overall day-to-day on-site administrative and technical management of all field-related personnel, subcontractors, and work activities on a construction project site. These projects will be located in various locations and vary in scope and size. Responsible and accountable for all construction activity that occurs on the assigned project site, including but not limited to: safety, quality, project controls, materials, subcontractors, contract execution, client interfaces, client relations, engineering interfaces, and start-up/commissioning interfaces.

Key Responsibilities
  • Direct, coordinate, and supervise on-site discipline superintendents, scheduling, engineering, cost control, material control, commercial management, and administrative staff.
  • Ensure responsible and accountable oversight for the overall project safety and compliance with the applicable Safety and Health Plans, including reviewing and auditing site specific safety documentation for Pre-Task Analysis (PTAs) and Task Safety Observations (TSOs) on a regular basis.
  • Supervise and direct overall construction effort to verify the project is sequenced and constructed in accordance with design, budget, and schedule requirements.
  • Manage efficient use of materials and equipment, and contractual performance of subcontractors and personnel.
  • Enforce compliance with project procedures, safety program requirements, work rules, and client requirements. Document all violations, notify project management, and recommend/implement corrective actions as required. Provide accurate performance feedback for all project team members.
  • Develop and foster effective client and subcontractor relationships.
  • Interface with client representatives, municipal authorities, and other contractors as necessary to execute projects.
  • Coordinate and communicate with the Engineering Manager and Discipline Engineers to plan and sequence engineering deliverables and resolve field engineering items.
  • Collaborate with the project management team to develop and implement Project Execution Plans, project procedures, working documents, site procedures, and project standards.
  • Authorize purchase requisitions for field procurements under the supervision of the Project Manager.
  • Review and approve subcontractor progress payments and Supplier invoices under supervision from the Project Manager.
  • Provide technical assistance, interpretation of drawings, and recommendations for construction methods and equipment installation.
  • Complete daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports in addition to other reports as necessary to document construction progress. Review all subordinate and subcontractor field reports.
  • Assess future work activities and identify any concerns with work plans by utilizing 3-week look-ahead reports and the overall project schedule.
  • Oversee and direct construction progress tracking and forecasting, including Field Progress Measurement Systems, Critical Path Scheduling, and commodity tracking systems.
  • Oversee and direct the final construction documentation turnover process to clients. This includes construction turnover to clients or internal startup and commissioning teams.
  • Provide site oversight and coordination of startup and commissioning teams.
  • Supervise and enforce compliance with the project Quality Management System.
  • Read, interpret, and understand civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, controls, and instrumentation drawings, specifications, and commercial documents.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Comply with all policies and standards.

Required Skills
  • Strong understanding of all construction disciplines.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Supervisory skills of field construction personnel.
  • Computer proficiency in the Microsoft Suite.
  • Ability to meet the company's driving requirements.

Education Requirements
  • High School Diploma or GED.

Required Experience
  • 11 years of construction management experience or craft supervision experience on a similar project.

Benefits
  • Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
  • 401k Retirement Fund



About the Client

Infrastructure Engineering Firm We design and build essential infrastructure for cities. Our commitment to safety and quality has driven our success since 1898. Join our team and contribute to building a thriving society.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number

26-03968

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