Construction Manager

Job Description

At APTIM , we come to work each day knowing that we are making an impact on the world. Our work spans from safeguarding and maintaining critical infrastructure to helping communities recover from natural disasters, from empowering our armed forces and first responders to reducing carbon and energy use, and from making cities more resilient against the threats of climate change to restoring contaminated ecological systems.

Job Summary:

The APTIM Federal Services, LLC team is seeking ambitious Construction Managers who will embrace the technical and operational challenges of a high profile and critically important redevelopment project executed to the highest technical and data integrity standards as set forth by APTIM, the Navy, USACE, EPA, other federal and state regulatory agencies, and the neighboring communities.

The Construction Manager is typically the field lead on the job and will be responsible for the field execution of the construction work. This job family is responsible for organizing, directing, supervising and coordinating construction activities at a job site as directed by the PM. Responsibilities include: work procedures, scheduling, cost control, project specification conformity, review of manpower levels, monitoring and implementation of safety programs, project conformance to national, local and/or company building codes and the maintenance of accurate records.

Responsible for the satisfactory conduct of construction operations and task accomplishment in an economical, efficient and timely manner on a project. Monitors craft performance relative to budget, schedules and deadlines. Implements and enforces work rules. Prepares and reviews plans, specifications, and drawings and schedules to coordinate work phases and work priorities. Recommends solutions to construction and architectural discrepancies.

Facilitates the efficient use of personnel and equipment. Coordinates movement and use of equipment and supplies with procurement. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Leads and directs the work of others. Must adhere to the execution plan, enforce Construction policies and procedures, follow safe work practices, provide periodic reports, and communicate any problems to chain of command management immediately.

What you can expect from APTIM:

• Work that is worthy of your time and talent
• Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home
• Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities
• A voice in making our company better
• Investment into your personal and professional development

General Responsibilities:

• Has a complete understanding of the Contract and the "as-sold" scope of work and budget, and communicates them to the project team
• Plans, organizes, coordinates, and controls the project in accordance with APTIM's established policies, procedures, systems, and requirements
• Provides leadership, direction and coordination for all project team members
• Establishes and monitors project safety and quality programs
• Through active risk management, protects the Company from unnecessary risks
• Ensures that the project meets or exceeds financial and cash management goals
• Ensures that potential project scope, schedule or budget changes are immediately identified and addressed
• Supervises daily activities of project personnel including technical and administrative support, and ensures that deliverables are produced on schedule and within budget
• Develops project review materials and financial forecasting, working with Project Controls
• Provides project staffing needs forecasting to CoE-Resource Management
• Represents the project and the company to clients and maintains client relationships
• Organizes work to meet deadlines set by others
• Builds project team effectiveness and collaboration
• Managing scope of work by identification of change conditions or work outside of scope
• Advising PM & BL Managers of issues and upset conditions
• Support the proposal process upon request
• Managing field work within the construction budget
• Understanding the Project Metrics -- expected production rates and productivity for each activity
• Understand Daily Burn Rates in dollars budgeted vs. actual
• Subcontract/Vendor Management
• Reporting requirements

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have a minimum of 10+ years of construction management experience
• Typically manages fixed-price projects/programs with values up to $10M, cost-reimbursable projects/programs with values up to $25M
• Prefer a bachelor's degree or professional registration/certification
• 40 Hr. HAZWOPER with refreshers
• First aid/CPR
• USACE CQM Training (for Federal)
• OSHA 30 Hr. Construction Training
• Computer/Program skill sets (Office, ADOBE, etc.)
• Strong Verbal & Writing skill set
• Oversee a craft labor force 25+

Work Experience: Civil & Environmental Remediation projects

• Excavation
• Soil placement
• Shoreline Revetment
• Concrete Placement
• Soil Processing (Screen Plant & Conveyors)
• Stockpile Management

Who we are and what we do:

APTIM is a global industry leader headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. With more than 4,000 employees worldwide, APTIM specializes in critical infrastructure, technical and data solutions, program management, environmental services, resilience, as well as sustainability and energy solutions. Our dedicated people have the proven experience and expertise to provide integrated services and solutions to government agencies, commercial, industrial, and energy customers. APTIM is committed to accelerating the transition toward a clean and efficient energy economy, building a sustainable future for our communities and the natural world, and creating an inclusive equitable environment that celebrates the diversity of our people.

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