Construction Manager

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.