Project Manager - Marine Dredging

Job Description:

Kokosing Industrial's marine division is seeking marine professionals that know marine (hydrographic/single beam/multi beam) surveying and dredging.The Project Manager will be responsible for managing all aspects of marine dredging projects including providing technical expertise to estimating, participating in proposal preparation, labor and resource planning, scheduling, generating and reviewing project requirements, and taking a project from preconstruction to final approval. Candidates should expect to spend significant time on marine vessels (boats, barges, etc.) on waterways throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.

**Please note: This role will requireregular/extensive travel within the project geographic region (5-7 months per year). For reference, Baltimore, MD is considered to be the central point of the territory. Overnight travel is to be expected - company will pay for the hotel accommodations with scheduled rotations as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage all aspects of marine dredging projects
• Overall responsibility for successful execution of the job within budget, schedule, and job cost
• Project scheduling using Critical Path Method (CPM)
• Develop a project plan that meets client requirements and timeline
• Forecast budget and track expenditures
• Serve as primary contact with client
• Identify improvements in all systems, safety, project reporting etc., including implementing plans that will yield more efficient dredging methods
• Assist with creation of post award client submittals and other deliverables
• Work with crewing team to coordinate all project logistics including vessel and crew needs
• Oversee procurement of project equipment and consumables
• Manage all third-party subcontractors and rental companies in conjunction with Site Administrators
• Manage all mobilization efforts
• Oversee all required daily reporting
• Daily QC of survey, dredge plan and productions
• Continually monitor site conditions for change orders or modifications
• Drives cost control and manages budget tracking in conjunction with Finance
• Provide technical expertise to Estimating to assist in the preparation of proposals
• Create cost and production estimates for bids
• Regularly track project milestones
• Identify potential conflicts or delays in the project timeline and work to resolve
• Manage resources needed to successfully complete the project
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory agencies
• Creates and improves on SOPs

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Acts as a leader and mentor to other staff and new dredge staff, providing training and coaching on administrative duties

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management preferred or equivalent technical training and related experience.
• 3+ years' experience in hydrographic survey and/or dredging management
• Technical understanding of construction and maintenance of marine vessels
• Demonstrated knowledge of scheduling including the ability to monitor progress to schedule and adhering to strict deadlines
• Self-motivated team player with a strong work ethic
• Strong negotiation skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to operate small marine vessels preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook), with the ability to learn new software programs
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, along with demonstrated ability to manage and function in a team of varied disciplines.
• Understand and interpret safety laws and company policies/standards
• Knowledge of construction equipment and techniques, drawings, specifications, building materials, and required standards
• USACE Construction Quality Management for Contractors (CQM-C) Certification
• RMS competency and ability to update daily reports for clients
• OSHA 30
• 40-Hour EM 385-1-1
• Primavera P6 Certification
• Advanced level in

• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Hypack and/or other Survey software

Benefits:

Kokosing offers competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, life, and disability insurance, paid time off and a 401K plan.

Kokosing is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action federal and state contractor. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.