PROJECT MANAGER | MARINE CONSTRUCTION

Overview
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Dredging Project Manager to oversee the planning, execution, and completion of dredging projects. The ideal candidate will bring technical expertise, leadership abilities, and strong project management skills to ensure the successful delivery of projects within budget and timeline. The Project Manager Marine has overall responsibility and authority for their project and will have managerial oversight of the project team.  The Project Manager is responsible for all safety, operational, productivity, and commercial aspects of the project and will be the primary point of contact with the client

Key Responsibilities

• Project Planning: Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, including scope, schedule, and budget, for dredging projects.
• Team Leadership: Lead multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, contractors, and equipment operators, to achieve project goals.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Communicate with clients, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with requirements and expectations.
• Resource Management: Oversee the allocation and mobilization of equipment, materials, and personnel.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure all operations adhere to health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Quality Assurance: Monitor project progress and quality to meet contractual specifications.
• Problem Solving: Address project challenges proactively and implement solutions to minimize delays and risks.
• Reporting: Prepare and present regular progress reports to senior management and clients.

Essential Functions (This is not all-inclusive)

• Upholds the Company’s commitment to an injury-free workplace; leads and models safe work practices 
• Follows all safety rules and regulations as well as all company policies and procedures 
• Works safely around machinery; observes and instructs others in proper equipment use; uses/wears all required PPE
• Ensures team members are provided a safe work environment and are knowledgeable of safe work practices and policies
• Ensures that the project is managed and executed in compliance with the contracts, specifications, regulations and permits, and all Company policies, procedures, and directives
• Oversees all aspects of dredging projects
• Operates as the primary and effective contact liaison with the Client.  Strives to fairly and effectively meet or exceed the Client’s goals and objectives
• Manages a team of field engineers for prompt distribution of daily deliverables to dredge crews
• Identifies improvements in all systems, safety, project reporting etc., includes implementing plans that will yield more efficient dredging methods
• Develops and drafts project execution plans that meets client requirements and timeline
• Establishes budgets and tracks expenditures
• Assists with creation of post award client submittals and other deliverables
• Works with Human Resources to coordinate dredge fleet and crewing needs
• Oversees all required daily reporting
• Manages the coordination of daily QC of surveys, dredge plans and production expectations
• Assists with estimating and client proposals
• Tracks progress to ensure project milestones and deadlines are met.
• Identifies and mitigates potential risk to the project’s health
• Manages project performance, production, safety, and efficiency utilizing site, department and staff resources
• Be 100% familiar with the contract, plans, and specifications (including applicable regulations and permits) and ensures contract and regulatory compliance in operations, administration, and commercial management.
• Executes timely, comprehensive, and effective contract correspondence and documentation in compliance with Encore’s contract management procedures.
• Manages all subcontracts and project expenses in compliance with Encore’s subcontracting and purchasing policies
• Participates in preparation of changes, proposals, and claims and ensures timely notice and documentation of all events and facts of claims and disputes
• Maintains an accurate schedule and working cost estimate to completion and ensures accurate reporting against the current cost estimate
• Ensures timely payment from the client
• Prepare and manage project budgets, including cost tracking and variance analysis.
• Monitor expenses to ensure they align with the approved budget.
• Work closely with engineering, procurement, operations, finance, and safety teams to ensure seamless project execution.
• Promote a culture of teamwork and collaboration among departments.

 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or other related engineering field
• At least five years relevant experience including dredging and/or marine construction
• Preferable project management experience of two years
• Available for expected travel to jobsites
• Proven project leadership expertise
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Microsoft Excel, Projects, and Word, Outlook), SharePoint, Gantt Chart Development
• OSHA Certified preferred
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills to work effectively with internal and external teams
• Ability to meet physical requirements of the position as outlined in the Functional Job Description 
• Must be able to successfully pass all pre-employment screening (drug test, fit test) in addition to random drug and alcohol testing 
• This position is not eligible for a work VISA sponsorship. Must be legally authorized to work in the US.

Candidates who do not meet the minimum requirements will not be considered.

Encore Dredging Partners, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors