Site Construction Manager

Job Overview

APTIM is seeking a site Construction Manager to support design-build construction projects at the Alabama Port Authority in Mobile, Alabama. This is a field position to provide construction oversight for medium- to large-scale maintenance activities and capital projects in support of terminal operations at the port. The primary terminal is McDuffie Coal Terminal. Preferred experience should include railcar and barge unloading, large volume material handling (conveyor belts, stacker/reclaimer, and ship loading), and all other tasks associated with coal terminal operations. Strong interpersonal skills are required, including the ability to communicate clearly and confidently, both written and verbally, to all project team members including client representatives and APTIM colleagues alike.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Possess the experience and knowledge to support scope of work development, schedules, and budgetary cost estimating. Provide level of effort estimates for schedule and cost of construction activities and construction oversight.
• Provide support for development of project execution plans, risk and contingency assessment, and preliminary planning for field activities.
• Complete Daily Production Reports documenting ongoing inspection activities.
• Maintain frequent and consistent verbal and written communication with Maintenance, Operations, contractors, suppliers, vendors, project engineers, and project management on the status of the project.
• Responsible for overall project workmanship and goal attainment. Inspects field work to evaluate construction progress, efficiency of operation, cost control, and quality of work.
• Help monitor contractor’s project safety programs.
• Recommend solutions to construction requests, conflicts, and non-conformances.
• Plan, organize, coordinate, and control field activities in accordance with established policies, procedures, systems, and requirements.
• Facilitate the efficient use of contractors, personnel, and equipment in their area.
• Oversee commissioning, conduct final inspection, and resolve punch list items to support Return to Operations.

Basic Qualifications:

• Job applicants should have direct on-site construction experience in large volume material handling and port/terminal operations and maintenance.
• Bachelor's degree in construction-related field (or equivalent construction-related work experience).
• 10 years’ minimum experience in field construction
• Comprehensive knowledge of construction-related processes, as well as a thorough knowledge of industry practices.
• Proven leadership and management capability.
• Good written and oral communications skills.
• Can identify and report to Project Engineer and/or Project Manager out of scope services, change of field conditions, or other issues that may result in negative impacts.
• Ability to acquire Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC) and Alabama Port Authority access badge

About APTIM

APTIM enhances the quality of the environment, wellbeing of people, resilience of communities, and opportunity for employees to make a difference, not just a living. A leading professional solutions firm, we specialize in environmental, sustainability, resilience, and infrastructure solutions. Our team of experts provide these integrated solutions for forward-thinking government agencies, commercial and industrial clients, and energy customers. Together, we create sustainable and resilient communities for all.

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

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay range for this position is $120-160K per year and depends on several factors including: experience, education, key skills, geographic location of the position, client requirements, external market competitiveness, and internal equity among other employees within APTIM.

Employee Benefits

APTIM Environmental & Infrastructure, LLC is committed to providing an extensive range of benefits that protect and promote the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families through the APTIM Benefits Marketplace https://aptim.makeityoursource.com/. 

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance: Through the marketplace, our employees can choose benefits from five metallic levels and several carriers to find the right benefits that work for them in their location.
• Company paid and optional Life insurance 
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance 
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave (eligibility based on company policy and applicable law)
• 401(k) APTIM offers three 401k plans through the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (PEP). The specific plan you are eligible for depends on the business unit you are in. The details of the largest plan are found here:
  • APTIM 401(k) Guide
  • APTIM - Helpful Documents

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