Field Site Manager

AECOM•Raleigh, NC

22h•$100,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

AECOM is seeking an experienced Field Site Manager to support environmental remediation, demolition, and site restoration projects for a variety of clients. The Field Superintendent will provide daily on-site leadership for construction, excavation, decommissioning, health and safety, and subcontractor operations across active project sites. The ideal candidate has a strong background supervising union and non-union labor, managing heavy equipment operations, and directing field crews on complex environmental cleanup projects. Experience with Superfund, radiological remediation, or industrial decommissioning is strongly preferred.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
US citizenship is required.
Successful candidate will have to pass client required drug screening, background check, and motor vehicle records check.

Nice To Haves

20 years of experience in remediation or site supervision.
CPR/First Aid certification.
Experience working with union labor forces and complex multi-stakeholder field sites.
Strong background supervising field crews, subcontractors, and heavy equipment operations.
Experience on EPA Superfund, DOD, DOE, NRC, or USACE-managed remediation projects.
OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification.
Strong understanding of field safety, heavy construction techniques, and environmental/radiological controls.
Ability to create clear daily logs, field reports, and documentation.

Responsibilities

Lead daily field operations for remediation, demolition, excavation, cap placement, trenching, and site restoration activities.
Supervise union and non-union equipment operators, laborers, teamsters, drillers, and subcontractors on active project sites.
Coordinate work sequencing, equipment use, contractor activities, and daily production goals to maintain schedule and quality.
Drive strict adherence to work plans, construction specifications, and environmental/radiological controls.
Oversee pump-and-treat system operations, including monitoring, troubleshooting, maintenance, and performance optimization.
Manage vapor intrusion mitigation systems at residential locations, ensuring compliance with design and regulatory requirements.
Direct general groundwater sampling programs and support RCRA-related activities, including waste characterization and reporting.
Perform miscellaneous maintenance tasks aligned with remediation systems and site infrastructure.
Oversee radiological surveys, environmental sampling, excavation limits, and decontamination activities in coordination with project health physics staff.
Support waste handling, packaging, and disposal logistics, including compliance with regulatory requirements and disposal site criteria.
Monitor field conditions, contamination controls, dust suppression, stormwater BMPs, and equipment decontamination zones.
Serve as the on-site safety lead, enforcing AECOM safety policies and project-specific Health and Safety Plans.
Conduct daily tailgate meetings, site-specific training, and hazard assessments (including heavy equipment, confined space, fall hazards, and radiological controls).
Correct unsafe behaviors and conditions immediately and escalate issues to project management when needed.
Maintain compliance with applicable federal (OSHA) and/or state regulatory requirements, as appropriate for the specific job.
Support development and execution of Field Sampling Plans, QAPPs, SSHPs, and project work plans.
Maintain daily logs, production reports, safety records, equipment logs, and subcontractor documentation.
Assist in preparing progress reports, regulatory documentation, and closure reports.
Coordinate with regulatory inspectors and client representatives during field activities.
Serve as the primary on-site point of contact between subcontractors, project managers, safety staff, and client representatives.
Participate in project scheduling, constructability reviews, and planning of field mobilizations/demobilizations.
Communicate daily progress, changes, and issues to project management and regulatory partners.