Construction Manager

APTIM; Lawrenceville (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

APTIM seeks an experienced Construction Manager / Site Superintendent to lead residential earthmoving and environmental remediation projects on-site in the Northeast (NY/NJ and surroundings). The role demands full-time on-site leadership, safety oversight, and strict adherence to regulations to keep projects safe, on schedule, and within budget.

The ideal candidate has strong field leadership, hazardous waste oversight experience, and a proven ability to coordinate subcontractors, equipment, and

Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) years' experience as a Site Superintendent in residential earthmoving.
• Minimum three (3) years' experience within the past seven (7) years managing hazardous waste cleanup personnel.
• Working knowledge of hazardous materials transportation and disposal regulations.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
• Working knowledge of state building codes, labor laws, and safety regulations.
• Experience planning and scheduling construction activities.
• Experience managing project timelines and budgets.
• Experience tracking site costs routinely.
• OSHA 10-Hour Construction Outreach Training (required).
• 40-Hour OSHA HAZWOPER Training with current 8-Hour annual refresher (required).
• Experience providing site-specific training to field workforce.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the on-site lead overseeing all project activities.
• Maintain full-time on-site presence during active construction.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise daily field operations.
• Manage subcontractors, equipment, materials, and workforce scheduling.
• Interpret and implement construction plans and specifications.
• Ensure compliance with California building codes, labor laws, and safety regulations.
• Identify and resolve field conflicts and technical discrepancies.
• Supervise hazardous waste cleanup personnel and activities.
• Ensure compliance with hazardous materials transportation and disposal regulations.
• Maintain strict adherence to OSHA and environmental safety standards.
• Provide site-specific safety training to field personnel.
• Coordinate environmental documentation and regulatory reporting as required.
• Plan and schedule construction activities to meet project milestones.
• Track and manage site costs routinely.
• Monitor labor hours, production rates, and material usage.
• Identify potential delays or cost overruns and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Enforce OSHA and company safety policies.
• Conduct jobsite safety meetings and toolbox talks.
• Maintain HAZWOPER compliance and site-specific safety plans.
• Ensure proper documentation, permits, and inspection records are maintained.

Skills

Field leadership

Safety management

Construction planning

Budget & scheduling

Regulatory compliance

Hazardous waste oversight

Education

OSHA 10-Hour Construction Outreach Training

OSHA HAZWOPER Training (40 hours) with 8-hour refresher

Residential earthmoving experience

Job description

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager / Site Superintendent (SS) to serve as the on-site leader for residential earthmoving and environmental remediation projects in New York/New Jersey or surrounding areas in the Northeast.

The Site Superintendent is the primary on-site point of contact responsible for overseeing all project work and must remain on-site throughout active construction operations. This role requires strong field leadership, experience in hazardous waste cleanup oversight, and a thorough understanding of New Jersey construction regulations and safety requirements.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record managing residential earthmoving operations and supervising hazardous waste cleanup personnel while ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget.

General Responsibilities:

Field Leadership & Project Execution

• Serve as the on-site lead overseeing all project activities.
• Maintain full-time on-site presence during active construction.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise daily field operations.
• Manage subcontractors, equipment, materials, and workforce scheduling.
• Interpret and implement construction plans and specifications.
• Ensure compliance with California building codes, labor laws, and safety regulations.
• Identify and resolve field conflicts and technical discrepancies.

Environmental & Hazardous Waste Oversight

• Supervise hazardous waste cleanup personnel and activities.
• Ensure compliance with hazardous materials transportation and disposal regulations.
• Maintain strict adherence to OSHA and environmental safety standards.
• Provide site-specific safety training to field personnel.
• Coordinate environmental documentation and regulatory reporting as required.

Scheduling, Budget & Cost Control

• Plan and schedule construction activities to meet project milestones.
• Track and manage site costs routinely.
• Monitor labor hours, production rates, and material usage.
• Identify potential delays or cost overruns and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

Safety & Compliance

• Enforce OSHA and company safety policies.
• Conduct jobsite safety meetings and toolbox talks.
• Maintain HAZWOPER compliance and site-specific safety plans.
• Ensure proper documentation, permits, and inspection records are maintained.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) years' experience as a Site Superintendent in residential earthmoving.
• Minimum three (3) years' experience within the past seven (7) years managing and supervising hazardous waste cleanup personnel.
• Working knowledge of hazardous materials transportation and disposal regulations.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
• Working knowledge of state building codes, labor laws, and safety regulations.
• Experience planning and scheduling construction activities.
• Experience managing project timelines and budgets.
• Experience tracking site costs routinely.
• OSHA 10-Hour Construction Outreach Training (required).
• 40-Hour OSHA HAZWOPER Training with current 8-Hour annual refresher (required).
• Experience providing site-specific training to field workforce.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with residential remediation projects.
• Experience with excavation, grading, and soil movement.
• Experience working with regulatory agencies or environmental oversight bodies.
• OSHA 30 certification (preferred).
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Strength: Standing 50% Walking 20% Sitting 30% Lifting 35 lb. Carrying 35 lb. Pushing 0 ft-lb. Pulling 0 ft-lb. 2. Climbing O Balancing O 3. Stooping O Kneeling O Crouching O Crawling O Reaching Handling C Fingering C

Explanation for Symbols:

NP=Not Present, O=Occasionally (0-33%), F= Frequently (34-66%), C=Constantly (67-100%)

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 $100,000 to $130,000 per year. Compensation 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 Federal Services, 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 (https://aptim.makeityoursource.com/getattachment/427b25cf-c3d5-43c1-97af-a3c3f474a136/APTIM-Corp-401(k)-Guide.pdf)
• APTIM - Helpful Documents

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