Construction Manager

Why choose us

Our founding company was built more than 50 years ago and has a legacy of welcoming new employees with our commitment to providing the best place to work we can financial security and premier health and wellness programs for you and your family while enjoying an adventurous and dynamic culture.

What does Brice Highway LLC do

Brice Highway specializes in vertical and horizontal construction supporting transportation and utility projects that stand the test of time. Our design-build delivery methods bring together team members with diverse backgrounds and skills creating an environment where mentorships form naturally and where your contributions are visible in the completed projects that people depend on daily.

Brice Highway is a proud subsidiary of Calista Brice a group of 20 companies delivering construction engineering and environmental solutions across the United States.

What can you expect

As the Construction Manager you will work onsite in Houston TX and will plan and direct all aspects of the construction department in accordance with policies goals and objectives established by the Company President and General Manager. You will be responsible for supervising and developing the construction departments management safety and support staff. Additionally you will lead planning and staffing for all construction projects within the Company and deliver results that support continued growth and increase overall organizational efficiency while supporting and maintaining the Calista Brice core values.

How will you do it

• Plan schedule and implement work for all construction projects with construction department staff including regular site visits while the projects are in operation.
• Oversee the development and implementation of site-specific safety and quality plans at the project level in collaboration with the Safety Manager. Ensure plan compliance with current corporate safety policies.
• Recruiting construction department staff as needed.
• Plan schedule and budget for training construction staff to maintain key proficiency and certifications and expand staff capabilities.
• Provide job costs quantities and projections to the General Manager Business Unit President Holding Line and Corporate office as needed.
• Assist in developing and implementing the departments short-term and long-term goals including financial operational and employee development goals.
• Coordinate with the Management Information Systems team to maintain a suite of software for project management and construction.
• Establish project objectives policies and procedures and performance standards within the boundaries of company policy and contract specifications.
• Facilitate and oversee claims negotiations and dispute resolution for construction projects and business needs.
• Assess potential risks for projects and develop risk mitigation strategies.
• Communicate with the General Manager and Business Unit President on a regular basis regarding current department issues and the status of construction projects.
• Compile and review project financial updates including progress cost payments and changes and submit them to the General Manager and Business Unit Director of Finance on a monthly basis.
• Manage and ensure accurate daily project reporting as well as WIP and forecasting.
• Flow down corporate policies and announcements to construction department staff.
• Collaborate with other departments divisions and subsidiaries regarding construction department resources as directed by the General Manager.
• Manage the integration of construction department staff with the estimating department as needed.
• Assist in researching potential future projects for the Brice companies.
• Follow up on client contract payments as needed.
• Coordinate with the Project Controls team on the new project setup including developing budgets and cost codes.
• Manage projects as needed and as department workload dictates.
• Practice and be a role model for all other employees on ethical practices and Corporate Code of Conduct.
• Support officers and other managers in carrying out their duties to promote the companys success.
• Assist in business development and marketing as needed.
• Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position supervises construction management safety and construction support staff within the Company.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Advanced technical knowledge of various field construction concepts practices and procedures.
• Advanced knowledge of construction architectural and building industry-standard operating practices/procedures.
• Ability to prepare accurate budgets and cost estimates; knowledge of fiscal management principles and procedures.
• Advanced experience with scheduling subcontracts submittals quality control and safety.
• Ability to organize and perform under deadlines.
• Knowledge and skills in leading and managing critical projects.
• Strong coaching and influencing skills.
• Knowledge of job costing and accounting procedures.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products including MS Project and have working knowledge of industry-specific projects scheduling and timekeeping software currently being utilized by the company.
• Ability to deliver services within departmental budgets.
• Excellent writing and speaking skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate and adjust to various interpersonal relationships and situations ascertaining business needs for selling company services and products to clients.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to actively listen and provide high-quality customer service.
• Ability to do business ethically with customers vendors and co-workers.
• Detail-oriented; superior organizational time management follow-up and records maintenance skills.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to work in a Native Corporation multi-business environment.
• Ability to travel for work-related purposes.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle in a safe and efficient manner.

Who is Brice Highway LLC looking for

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Construction or related field required; professional experience may be substituted.
• Ten (10) years previous experience in Heavy Civil Construction Project Management required.
• Five (5) years previous experience in a supervisory position required.
• Valid state drivers license and qualified to operate a vehicle under the conditions of Brice Highways Driving Policy.
• Ability to pass drug driving record and background screenings.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Engineer registration in the State of Texas is preferred.
• Familiarity with HCSS software including Heavy Bid Heavy Job and Equipment 360 preferred.
• Familiarity with Viewpoint Spectrum and Deltek Costpoint preferred.
• Ability to speak Spanish preferred.

Working Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Brice Inc. has a fast-paced multi-tasking environment requiring a high degree of efficient and effective performance. At times work is performed outside of the office at indoor and outdoor job sites. Adaptability regarding schedule and design changes and occasional overtime for immediate field support or bid processing may be necessary.

More reasons you will love working with Brice Highway LCC:

• Competitive wages and bonus programs We believe in developing our employees to progressively advance in their careers. We achieve this by providing you with annual performance reviews with recommendations on training to achieve your goals.
• Mentorship Program designed for employees to formalize a working relationship between seasoned professionals and young professionals to develop specific areas of knowledge to grow their careers within the family of companies.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Health insurance through the Federal Employee Benefit Program (FEHB) with many plans to choose from with ridiculously low employee premiums.
• FSA health care and/or dependent care/HSA with HDHP.
• Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
• Company paid Life Insurance AD&D and LTD.
• Voluntary paid Life Insurance and AD&D as well as STD Accident Cancer/Critical illness and Whole Life Insurance.
• Paid time off (based on an employee having 2080 paid regular hours per year (40 hours per week). May increase per years of service in eligible status.)
• 0-2 years 15 days
• 3-5 years 23 days
• 6-9 years 27 days
• 10-14 years 30 days
• 15-19 years 33 days
• 20 or more years 37.5 days
• 10 Regular Holidays 1 Bonus Work Anniversary Floating Holiday. Eligible after 1 year of service must be taken within the calendar year.
• 401(K) match at $0.50 on the dollar up to 6% of your contribution.

*Benefits may vary based on status of position and subject to associated plan eligibility provisions or company handbook. For questions please email the Human Resources Department at

How do you apply

Please visit our careers page at and select Brice Highway LLC under the company tab.

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PREFERENCE STATEMENT
Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

EEO STATEMENT
Additionally it is our policy to select place train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality attitude and experience so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race color religion/creed sex national origin age disability marital status veteran status pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity citizenship genetic information or other protected status. When applicable our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to recruiting hiring training transfer promotion placement layoff compensation termination reduction in force and benefits.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
It is Calista and Subsidiaries business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations according to applicable state and federal laws to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

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This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.