Project Manager - Marine Construction

J.F. Brennan Company, Inc.

$80K — $110K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
  • 5+ years of project management experience in marine or heavy civil infrastructure
  • Demonstrated leadership in managing projects like bridge substructures, dam rehabilitation, and dock construction
  • Strong knowledge of marine construction methods and floating platform work
  • Experience with public infrastructure contracts requiring complex specifications
  • Proficient with scheduling (Primavera P6 or MS Project), cost control, and contract management
  • Ability to lead teams in high-risk marine environments
  • Excellent communication skills for interacting with diverse stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Lead full lifecycle management of marine and civil infrastructure projects
  • Develop and manage project work plans, cost structures, and schedules
  • Oversee operations like pile driving, drilled shafts, and sheet piling systems
  • Manage marine logistics including barges, cranes, and floating equipment
  • Coordinate efforts among field leadership, engineering teams, and subcontractors
  • Maintain financial control through forecasting and cost tracking
  • Negotiate change orders and contract modifications as per public infrastructure requirements
  • Review and approve engineering and marine work plans
  • Support bid reviews, pricing strategy, and risk evaluation during project pursuits
  • Interface with public agencies related to infrastructure projects
  • Travel to job sites up to 75% of the time as necessary

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance options
  • 401(k) plan with employer matching
  • Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
  • Opportunities for professional development and certifications
  • Work-related travel expenses covered
Full Job Description
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

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