Construction Manager

Construction Manager

Hill International is seeking a Construction Manager in Houston, Texas

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager in all aspects of required field and office construction engineering work
• Prepare PM/CM plans to include change management plan invoicing procedures budget and schedule monitoring processes quality assurance plan safety oversight and project specific procedures including communication/coordination plans for the project
• Manage and administer construction contracts
• Manage preconstruction planning activities
• Manage CM and inspection staff
• Review and comment on the Contractor's construction schedule(s)
• Provide design-support-during construction
• Ensure compliance and enforcement of FTA requirements
• Change order processing
• RFI (request for information) response
• Prepare monthly consultant invoices
• Conduct construction progress meetings
• Conduct project team meetings
• Coordinate agreements with and work of sub-consultants and services
• Maintain on-going contact with the Construction Project Manager

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in the field of civil, electrical or transportation engineering
• Minimum 10 years of construction experience working on active transit and rail projects
• Experience managing CM and inspection staff
• Asphalt experience, especially any mill and fill
• Must be knowledgeable and experienced planning and managing work being performed on an active railway, familiar with FTA operating rules.
• Previous work experience on an active rail line working around live trains and within short work windows
• Must be knowledgeable with Microsoft Office Suite Word and Excel software programs
• Must be knowledgeable and experienced with the principles of effective communication and supervision
• Must have proven experience in a lead worker's roll in safety matters
• Must be self-motivated and have strong interpersonal skills
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills

Depending upon your employment status, Hill's comprehensive benefits may include, Medical, Dental, Vision, Employer Paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurances, Business Travel Accident Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Benefits, Legal Assistance, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Auto & Home Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Voluntary Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance. Paid Time Off (PTO), Holidays, 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan, Employee Referral Program, Professional Certification Incentive Program, Hill University Learning and Development, Tuition Reimbursement, EAP, Years of Service Awards Program.

About Us

Hill International, with more than 4,300+ professionals in over 100 offices worldwide, provides program management, project management, construction management, project management oversight, advisory, facilities management, and other consulting services to clients in a variety of market sectors. Engineering News-Record magazine recently ranked Hill as one of the largest program management firms in the world. For more information on Hill, please visit our website at

Hill is exclusively a program, project, and construction management provider, meaning we have one focus as a company: protecting client interests. Free of any potential conflicts, our entire business is geared towards helping clients achieve their desired outcomes. We are dedicated to exceeding expectations throughout the entire construction project lifecycle and adapt to the needs of each assignment to develop tailored approaches and solutions to meet those needs.

Hill is a GISI Consulting Group company, part of the Global Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. (GISI) family of companies. Learn more about GISI Consulting Group at

Hill International is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled Note: This job description is intended to provide an indication of the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions to be carried out as part of fulfilling the role mentioned in the job title. Various other duties as required.

Job Identification 14532

Job Category Projects Management

Locations Houston, TX, United States