J.F. Brennan Company is seeking a proven Marine Construction Project Manager to lead technically complex civil infrastructure projects performed on or overwater. We are looking for an experienced professional with a strong background in deep foundations, bridge construction, barge terminals, dock structures, dam construction, and railroad infrastructure.
Our projects demand precision planning, marine logistics coordination, and hands-on leadership in challenging environments. The ideal candidate has successfully managed work from floating equipment, understands heavy civil risk management, and thrives in technically demanding marine settings.
Responsibilities- Lead full lifecycle management of marine and heavy civil infrastructure projects executed on or overwater
- Develop and manage detailed project work plans, cost structures, baseline schedules, and recovery schedules
- Oversee deep foundation operations including pile driving (steel, concrete, timber), drilled shafts, cofferdams, and sheet piling systems
- Manage marine logistics including barges, cranes, floating equipment, specialty access systems, and sequencing of work over navigable waterways
- Direct coordination between field leadership, engineering teams, subcontractors, and owners
- Maintain strict financial control including forecasting, cost tracking, productivity analysis, change management, and monthly owner billing
- Prepare and negotiate change orders and contract modifications in accordance with public infrastructure contract requirements
- Review and approve submittals, shop drawings, lift plans, and engineered marine work plans
- Support pursuit efforts including bid reviews, quantity takeoffs, pricing strategy, and risk evaluation
- Interface with public agencies including DOTs, USACE, rail authorities, port authorities, and municipal owners
- Travel to active marine construction job sites up to 75% of the time as required
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical field
- Minimum 5+ years of project management experience in marine or heavy civil infrastructure (not commercial building construction)
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing projects involving:
- Bridge substructures and superstructures
- Dam rehabilitation
- Dock and barge terminal construction
- Railroad infrastructure and rail bridge work
- Deep foundation systems and pile-supported structures
- Strong working knowledge of marine construction methods including work from floating platforms and temporary work in water
- Experience managing public infrastructure contracts with complex specifications and regulatory requirements
- Advanced understanding of scheduling (Primavera P6 or MS Project), cost control, forecasting, and contract management
- Proven ability to lead field teams in high-risk, technically demanding marine environments
- Strong communication skills with the confidence to interface with owners, engineers, inspectors, and executive leadership
