Field Construction Manager

Atlas Energy Solutions•Kermit, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is critical to the safe, efficient, and disciplined execution of Atlas’ capital projects. The Field Construction Manager serves as the on-site leader responsible for coordinating contractors, enforcing schedule discipline, maintaining safety standards, and ensuring quality execution across Sand & Logistics and Power projects. By providing consistent field oversight and proactive issue resolution, this role reduces schedule delays, prevents rework, improves contractor productivity, and strengthens accountability at the project level. A strong field leadership presence ensures projects are executed safely, on time, and in alignment with approved budgets and construction plans.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline preferred; equivalent field experience considered.
12+ years of progressive field construction experience within industrial, energy, infrastructure, or heavy civil environments.
Minimum of 5+ years in a construction leadership role (Field Manager, Senior Superintendent, General Superintendent, or similar).
Demonstrated experience overseeing projects ranging from $10MM–$100MM+.
Strong understanding of construction sequencing, workface planning, and field productivity management.
Proven experience managing multiple contractors and complex scopes simultaneously.
Ability to interpret and execute against CPM project schedules.
Strong working knowledge of civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and automation construction disciplines.
Experience supporting schedule recovery and mitigation planning.
Strong knowledge of OSHA standards and industrial construction safety best practices.
Experience reviewing construction drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
Ability to identify constructability concerns and recommend practical solutions.
Strong leadership presence with the ability to hold contractors accountable.
Effective communication skills for coordinating across project teams and stakeholders.
Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with strong decision-making capabilities.
Ability to operate independently in high-accountability, fast-paced project environments.
All other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

Lead daily on-site construction activities across assigned capital projects.
Coordinate and manage multiple contractors and subcontractors to ensure alignment with project scope and schedule.
Monitor field productivity and proactively address sequencing or coordination conflicts.
Ensure construction activities adhere to approved schedules, identifying and escalating risks to the critical path.
Conduct daily site walks to verify quality, safety compliance, and work progress.
Enforce safety standards and ensure compliance with Atlas safety policies and regulatory requirements.
Review and validate contractor work plans, lift plans, and method statements.
Support schedule recovery efforts and develop field-level mitigation strategies when delays occur.
Collaborate with Project Managers and Project Controls to ensure accurate reporting of progress and percent complete.
Identify potential change order drivers early and communicate impacts to project leadership.
Support constructability reviews and recommend improvements to sequencing and workface planning.
Oversee QA/QC processes to ensure work meets engineering specifications and quality standards.
Participate in commissioning, startup, and turnover activities to ensure smooth project handoff.
Maintain accurate field documentation including daily reports, progress tracking, and issue logs.
Facilitate coordination meetings between contractors, engineering, and operations personnel.
Provide leadership and mentorship to site supervisors and junior field staff.
Promote continuous improvement initiatives in safety, execution efficiency, and cost control.
All other duties as assigned.