Construction Project Manager

American Bridge Company is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support and lead the delivery of a major infrastructure project in St. Thomas, USVI.

The work will involve a diverse combination of design-build infrastructure, building, civil/site, utility, waterfront, and public-facing improvements within an active operating port facility

The Project Manager will have primary responsibility for successful project execution, including coordination of design and construction, client and stakeholder interface, subcontractor management, budgeting, cost forecasting, scheduling, procurement, quality, safety, and overall project performance.

This is a full-time position with American Bridge and includes a competitive benefits package, vacation, holidays, and applicable living allowance.

• Serve as Project Manager for a major Caribbean infrastructure project and lead day-to-day project execution from preconstruction and design development through construction and final closeout.
• Work closely with American Bridge regional and operations leadership, the Owner, design consultants, subcontractors, vendors, governmental agencies, and other project stakeholders.
• Participate actively in the Progressive Design-Build process, including design development, constructability reviews, estimating, value engineering, scope development, design coordination, work packaging, and development of final project scope and pricing.
• Manage project budgets, cost reports, forecasts, cash flow, commitments, and overall financial performance.
• Develop, maintain, and manage the project schedule, including design, permitting, procurement, construction, commissioning, and turnover activities.
• Manage subcontract procurement, bid packages, subcontractor negotiations, purchase orders, and major material and equipment procurement.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary scopes that may include:
  • Waterfront or marine construction and repairs
  • Commercial building rehabilitation and renovation
  • Site and civil construction
  • Underground utilities and drainage
  • Transportation or facility infrastructure
  • Hardscape and public-space improvements
  • Landscaping and site finishes
  • Architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing improvements
• Review drawings, specifications, scopes of work, design packages, and construction documents for constructability, completeness, sequencing, and potential cost or schedule impacts.
• Identify and manage project risks, design changes, differing conditions, potential claims, change orders, and other commercial issues.
• Coordinate permitting, inspections, regulatory requirements, and interfaces with local authorities having jurisdiction.
• Plan and execute work within an active operating environment requiring detailed phasing, access coordination, and maintenance of operations.
• Manage quality assurance and quality control requirements throughout construction.
• Lead project coordination meetings and effectively communicate project status, risks, decisions, and action items to the Owner and project stakeholders.
• Ensure construction activities comply with American Bridge safety requirements and applicable OSHA standards.
• Oversee project closeout, commissioning, punch-list completion, turnover documentation, and final acceptance.
• Manage and mentor Project Engineers, Field Engineers, Superintendents, and other project staff.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Building Construction, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant construction experience.
• Minimum 6–8 years of progressively responsible construction experience, with demonstrated experience managing moderate to major construction projects.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, subcontractors, procurement, change management, cost forecasting, claims, and project controls.
• Strong experience coordinating multiple disciplines and subcontractors on complex construction projects.
• Demonstrated ability to manage Owner relationships and communicate effectively with clients, design professionals, subcontractors, governmental agencies, and field personnel.
• Strong understanding of construction means and methods, constructability, sequencing, procurement, and project risk management.

Experience in one or more of the following areas is highly desirable:

• Progressive Design-Build or Design-Build project delivery
• Experience working in the USVI or other…