Senior Project Manager

Specific Responsibilities

• Works with the Project Management Team to ensure the successful completion and profitability of on-going or new projects.
• Provides overall project management guidance and oversight to Superintendents and Foremen for current approved marine construction projects.
• Develops bid proposals for upcoming marine construction and services projects and ensures timely submission of completed proposal.
• Negotiates contracts and change orders as may be required by the business.
• Estimates costs to be incurred in upcoming projects accounting for materials, services, labor, and other associated costs.
• Procures materials and services from suppliers for current projects as required by project needs.
• Interprets project plans and specifications as required for customers, suppliers or others involved in the project.
• Schedules project work activities according to plan timelines to ensure timely project completion.
• Provides interface with project team members, suppliers, customers, and others who are involved in project work.
• Ensures that project team members are provided a safe work environment and are knowledgeable of safe work practices and policies.
• Participates in Safety and Environmental initiatives that will contribute to compliance of State/Federal regulations and improve existing Company programs.

Position Requirements

• BS Degree in Civil Engineering/Construction Management, and 8 years’ experience, or related discipline, or equivalent work experience, is required.
• Prior work experience in the marine construction industry required.
• A working knowledge of Project Management & Administration, Marine Construction Materials, Procurement, Estimating, Scheduling, Project Tracking Software, Cost Control, Engineering & Project Standards, and Safety & Environmental Compliance.
• The ability to quickly learn the technical aspects of the business; be an effective communicator; have the ability to interface well with employees at all levels of the organization; and be able to work out-of-town for extended periods of time.

Physical/Mental Requirements

• The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation.
• This is a safety sensitive position.
• The individual must also be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work or visit within areas where it is required.
• The incumbent must possess the ability to remain calm during emergencies and respond appropriately as dictated by the circumstance of the incident and as directed by the Safety Representative or other management personnel.
• Must be capable of evacuating the work area in a timely manner should an emergency situation arise.
• In addition, the successful candidate must also be capable of: Walking, stepping, climbing or otherwise moving from one location on the job site to another, and normally involves physically getting onto and off of work barges, boats, vessels, or dock facilities of varying heights and access parameters
• Adapting to extreme temperature changes
• Adapting to outdoor conditions and prolonged exposure

Compensation & Benefits

• An excellent compensation and benefits package is offered.
• Benefit plans include: Medical, including Prescription Drugs, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Plan, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off for Vacation, Sick, Holidays, Jury Duty and Bereavement Leave, Pre-Tax Health and Dependent Care, Flexible Spending Accounts.