Construction Manager

APTIM•St. George, LA

11d

About The Position

The Construction Manager leads and coordinates onsite construction activities for a design-build project involving inspection and repair of fuel piping systems at DFSP Diego Garcia, BIOT. The work covers under-pier lateral piping systems, including three JP-5 and three F-76 pipelines. Activities include third-party API 570 inspections, piping repair or replacement, hydrotesting new piping, and overseeing subcontractors applying a new coating system. The role is the primary client contact for field activities and is responsible for carrying out construction in accordance with design specifications, schedule, budget, accounting requirements, quality standards, and applicable codes. The manager organizes, directs, supervises, and coordinates site work, including procedures, scheduling, cost control, manpower, safety programs, records, and coordination of resources. The position is based on a project in Diego Garcia and requires remote work with rotations back and forth throughout the project. A US passport is required.

Requirements

At least 5 years of fueling-system experience or equivalent experience with piping, mechanical work, fueling upgrades, coatings, inspections, and repairs.
Functional expertise and broad business knowledge in fuel-facility-related piping systems.
Strong safety background and focus on Quality Control.
US passport required.
Ability to work remotely with rotations back and forth throughout the project.
Ability to lead and direct the work of others and meet operational and financial objectives.

Nice To Haves

Overseas travel experience desired.
Preferred knowledge of nondestructive examination (NDE) techniques.
Quality Control experience or training is a plus.
Job Site Safety training is a plus.

Responsibilities

Direct day-to-day field activities and take responsibility for job-site activities as the primary client contact for field work.
Ensure construction complies with design specifications and applicable codes, is completed on schedule and within budget, meets accounting requirements, and achieves quality standards.
Manage field operations for the design-build fuel-piping inspection and repair project, including coordination of inspections, piping work, hydrotesting, and coating subcontractors.
Develop project metrics and daily burn rates; manage site resources, identify scope-of-work change conditions, and help develop and adhere to the execution plan.
Organize, direct, supervise, and coordinate construction activities, procedures, schedules, cost control, manpower levels, and work priorities.
Monitor craft performance against budgets, schedules, and deadlines; enforce work rules and construction policies and procedures.
Requisition tools, materials, and equipment according to established procedures and lead times.
Prepare and review plans, specifications, drawings, and schedules to coordinate work phases and priorities; recommend solutions to construction and architectural discrepancies.
Coordinate personnel, equipment, supplies, and procurement; inspect field work to assess progress, efficiency, workmanship, and cost control.
Monitor and implement safety programs and follow safe work practices.
Maintain accurate records, provide periodic reports, communicate problems promptly to chain-of-command management, and ensure task accomplishment is economical, efficient, and timely.
Lead and direct the work of others.
Work remotely with rotations back and forth for the duration of the project in Diego Garcia.