THIS ROLE:
The Senior Dredge Project Manager is responsible for leading large-scale, complex dredging and marine construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. This role owns project execution, financial performance, client relationships, and field coordination while serving as a senior operational leader across Curtin's dredging portfolio. This position is designed for experienced dredging professionals who can independently manage high-risk, high-value projects while mentoring teams and driving continuous improvement across operations.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Project Leadership & Execution
- Lead end-to-end execution of Curtin Maritime dredging projects from award through final acceptance
- Manage multiple concurrent projects or large complex programs with full accountability for schedule, budget, safety, and quality
- Serve as primary client interface and represent Curtin Maritime at all project meetings
- Oversee mobilization, execution, and demobilization planning and logistics
- Proactively identify change orders, differing site conditions, claims, and REAs and lead negotiations with clients
Financial & Performance Management
- Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost controls in coordination with Finance
- Monitor production rates, equipment utilization, and labor efficiency to maximize margin performance
- Track project KPIs including productivity, safety performance, and schedule adherence
- Lead recovery plans for at-risk projects
Operational Coordination
- Coordinate closely with Dredge Superintendents, Port Captains, Engineers, Crewing, HSSE, Survey, Yard Operations, and Field Teams
- Manage subcontractors, equipment vendors, and third-party service providers
- Oversee daily reporting, production tracking, and quality control documentation
- Ensure compliance with USACE, regulatory, environmental, and contractual requirements
Technical & Preconstruction Support
- Provide senior-level technical expertise to Estimating during bid development
- Support production planning, means and methods development, and constructability reviews
- Review dredge plans, survey data, production reports, and technical deliverables
- Participate in post-project reviews and lessons learned initiatives
Leadership & Development
- Mentor Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Field Engineers
- Support training initiatives and SOP development across dredging operations
- Promote Curtin's safety culture and operational standards
- Act as a senior leader within the Marine Construction group
WHO YOU ARE:
Experience & Qualifications
- 10+ years of Project Management experience in dredging, marine construction, or heavy civil marine work
- 8+ years of direct dredging project leadership strongly preferred
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management preferred
- USACE Construction Quality Management for Contractors (CQM-C) Certification preferred
- OSHA 30 and EM 385-1-1 preferred
- Primavera P6 scheduling experience preferred
- Strong working knowledge of dredge operations, marine equipment, survey workflows, and production planning
Technical Capabilities
- Proven ability to manage complex dredging programs with minimal oversight
- Strong understanding of marine construction logistics and vessel operations
- Experience managing project controls, CPM schedules, and cost forecasting
- Ability to interpret survey data, drawings, and production reports
- Working knowledge of RMS, AutoCAD, Hypack or similar survey platforms preferred
Leadership Attributes
- Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in field and office environments
- Strong negotiation and client relationship management skills
- High accountability mindset with ownership of outcomes
- Strong communication skills across executive, field, and client stakeholders
- Comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-pressure project environments
Physical & Field Requirements
- Ability to work onboard vessels and in active marine construction environments
- Ability to climb ladders, access barges, and navigate industrial job sites
- Must meet fit-for-duty requirements including physical and drug screening
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as needed
Schedule & Travel
- Rotational schedule may apply depending on project assignment
- Travel to job sites, shipyard, and field operations required
- Occasional extended project rotations and weekend support may be required
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Base Salary Range: $150,000 - $190,000 (DOE)
Highly qualified candidates with extensive dredging leadership experience may qualify for advanced compensation packages. - Competitive Compensation
- Generous benefits package including:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Short-term Disability
- AD&D/Life Insurance
- 401k (with company match)
- Additional option to elect incremental Life Insurance for employee and dependents, and choice to elect Health and/or Dependent Flexible Spending Account.
