Bachelor's degree in Construction or Engineering practices
15+ years of experience in construction, facilities, pipeline, or offshore projects
In-depth knowledge of fabrication procedures
Strong problem-solving skills and conflict resolution abilities
Excellent communication skills with crew members and clients
Ability to work up to 16 hours per day, including weekends and holidays
Willingness to relocate or travel to job sites across the country.
Responsibilities
Oversee project safety standards and cost management
Conduct daily Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
Achieve and exceed Project and Company HSE goals
Ensure implementation of safe working practices by construction personnel
Deliver high-quality construction through consistent and efficient approaches
Promote continuous improvement and best practices across construction functions
Manage all commercial aspects of the project, including invoicing and budgeting.
Benefits
Comprehensive Health, Safety, and Environmental training
Supportive work culture focused on safety and compliance
Opportunities for professional development
Engagement with clients and project personnel for collaborative success
Dynamic work environment with diverse project types and settings.
Full Job Description
Audubon is currently seeking a Senior Construction Manager to join our team in our Houston, TX Energy Corridor Office. The Senior Construction Manager will be responsible for:
Overseeing the safety standards and costs of the project, the Sr. Construction Manager ensures that the project is completed on time and according to the client's specification.
Oversees daily JSA (Job Safety Analysis).
Ensure that all Project/Company HSE goals are achieved and where possible exceeded.
Ensure that all construction personnel in conjunction with Site Manager at both Project and Corporate level are aware of / implement safe working practices / procedures and are provided with a safe working environment.
Deliver a high standard of construction ensuring a consistent and efficient approach is implemented at all times.
Implementation of a continuous improvement philosophy across the construction function, delivering best practices at all times.
Organize, manage and support of all construction personnel, subcontractors and vendors on the project in conjunction with Site Manager.
Maintain and deliver the construction activities within budget, and, where applicable, implement cost saving initiatives.
Management of all commercial aspects of the project regarding invoicing, RFIs, Change Orders, Budgeting, Forecasting.
The Sr. Construction Manager reports to the Vice President - Construction Operations and is responsible for the execution of the project.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Management of all project controls aspects including scheduling, progress reporting, and cost controls.
Manage, develop and support the construction process at both a Project and Corporate level in a
safe, structured and cost effective manner.
Attends daily safety meetings.
Interface with Client's Operations and Project Personnel.
Organizes daily work activities.
Organize job tasks.
Oersee daily construction.
Visual inspection of crew's job performance.
Assures adherence to engineering specifications as well as applicable industry codes and standards. Communicates daily with project management about any issues and to update progress of work.
Reports daily to client and Project Manager about activities and issues concerning project.
Monitors and manages transportation requirements as needed.
To verify that the drawings and specifications provide adequate instructions for the work and advise the Project Construction Manager and/or Project Manager of any deficiencies or clarifications needed.
To be fully familiar with the sub-contractors methods of construction, programming and procedures and to resolve any apparent conflicts.
Maintain and deliver the construction activities within budget, and, where applicable, implement cost saving initiatives.
Health, Safety, and Environmental Responsibilities:
All employees are responsible for supporting Audubon Companies' Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies and procedures. This includes:
Performing duties in a manner that protects personal and team health and safety
Participating in required HSE training, meetings, and reporting activities
Identifying and reporting hazards, near misses, and unsafe conditions
Following safe work practices and complying with applicable regulatory requirements
EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
College Degree, with focus in Construction and/or Engineering Practices
Minimum of 15 years of experience in construction, facilities, pipeline, or offshore.
Extensive knowledge of fabrication procedures is required.
Problem solving abilities must be evident. Must be good at conflict resolution. Good communication
skills with crew members as well as clients are vital.
Must be able to work as many as 16 hours per day.
Must be able to work on weekends and holidays.
Travel to and from, and relocation to construction sites and/or fabrication shops around the country is often required.
No Recruiters, please!
About Audubon Engineering Company
Audubon Engineering Company is a leading provider of engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) services for the energy, power, and industrial markets. The company has been providing these services for over 25 years and has a proven track record of delivering successful projects. Audubon Engineering Company has a team of experienced professionals who are committed to providing innovative solutions to their clients. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas and has offices in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Bogota, Colombia.
