Project Manager

Mike Hooks, LLC; India; On-site; INR 11,527,000 - 14,409,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) + Matching

Insurance benefits

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Mike Hooks, LLC is seeking a Project Manager to lead contract administration and delivery on marine construction and dredging projects along the Gulf Coast. This role acts as the client representative through all phases, coordinating with dredge captains, field operations, and the Operations department for equipment logistics.

The ideal candidate has extensive heavy civil or dredging experience, direct USACE exposure preferred, and strong knowledge of project specs, CQC, RMS, and scheduling

Qualifications

• 5–15 years of experience in heavy civil construction, marine construction, or dredging operations.
• Direct USACE experience strongly preferred; heavy-civil or other federal contract experience considered.
• Proficiency in reading and applying project specifications from USACE, state agencies, and other government entities.
• Scheduling proficiency in Primavera P6 (preferred) or MS Project.
• Proficiency with USACE Resident Management System (RMS).
• Computer proficiency, including standard office suite applications.
• Ability to obtain a TWIC card.

Responsibilities

• Administer federal and government agency contracts from award through closeout, including RFIs, submittals, and project correspondence.
• Maintain knowledge of project specifications and ensure conformance to standards.
• Manage CQC plans and safety compliance with the safety department.
• Maintain environmental permit compliance and turbidity monitoring.
• Use RMS for project documentation, reporting, and communication with USACE.
• Support preparation of monthly pay applications under the Project Director.

Skills

Contract administration

RFI management

CQC plan administration

USACE RMS

Scheduling (P6/MS Project)

Reading project specs

Office software

TWIC card

Education

BS in Engineering

Construction Management background

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

USACE RMS

Hypack

Job description

The Project Manager is responsible for contract administration and project delivery across federal, state, and privately funded marine construction and dredging projects. This position serves as the primary client representative throughout all project phases, coordinates quality control and survey department personnel, interfaces with dredge captains and field operations, and collaborates with the Operations department on equipment logistics and field execution. The position reports to the Project Director.

Contract Administration and Compliance

• Administer federal and government agency contracts from award through closeout, including RFIs, submittals, and project correspondence
• Maintain working knowledge of applicable project specifications — USACE, state agency, and other entity requirements — and ensure project execution conforms to those standards
• Manage Construction Quality Control (CQC) plans and ensure compliance with EM 385-1-1 safety requirements in coordination with the company safety department
• Maintain environmental permit compliance, including turbidity monitoring protocols, best management practices, and placement area requirements
• Utilize USACE Resident Management System (RMS) for project documentation, reporting, and communication with USACE Project Engineers
• Support preparation of monthly pay applications under the direction of the Project Director

Quality Control and Survey Oversight

• Supervise and coordinate quality control and survey department personnel assigned to active projects
• Maintain working knowledge of hydrographic survey methods, including cross-section analysis and volume calculations, as these functions are integral to daily QC operations
• Review QC-prepared production reports distributed to clients and stakeholders; identify discrepancies or concerns and coordinate resolution
• Maintain complete and current project documentation daily; computer proficiency and familiarity with standard office productivity software are required

Client and Field Coordination

• Serve as primary point of contact for clients across all project phases, maintaining professional relationships with owner representatives, USACE Project Engineers, and other regulatory personnel
• Coordinate with dredge captains and field operators on project execution; direct vessel crew supervision is outside the scope of this position
• Coordinate with the Operations department regarding equipment logistics, mobilization planning, and field execution requirements
• Anticipate and address scheduling, environmental, and operational challenges proactively to minimize project downtime and avoid regulatory exposure

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate quality control and survey department personnel assigned to active projects

Requirements

Required

• 5–15 years of experience in heavy civil construction, marine construction, or dredging operations
• Demonstrated federal or government-agency project delivery: contract administration, RFI and submittal management, CQC plan administration, compliance. Direct USACE experience strongly preferred; heavy-civil or other federal contract experience considered.
• Proficiency in reading and applying project specifications from USACE, state agencies, and other government entities
• Scheduling proficiency in Primavera P6 (preferred) or MS Project
• Proficiency with USACE Resident Management System (RMS)
• Computer proficiency, including standard office suite applications
• Ability to obtain a TWIC card

Preferred

• Working knowledge of cutter suction and/or hydraulic pipeline dredge operations
• Familiarity with Hypack or equivalent hydrographic survey software
• Experience with state transportation, port authority, or other government construction contracts
• Military service, particularly Navy, Coast Guard, or Army Corps of Engineers
• Gulf Coast waterway and USACE district familiarity

Certifications or Licenses

Required

• BS in Engineering, Construction Management or related field (extensive experience in construction supervision or management is acceptable in lieu of degree)
• Valid driver’s license

Physical Requirements

Travel to project sites along the Gulf Coast is required, with a company vehicle provided. Site presence is determined by project requirements and professional judgment.

Additional Duties

This Job Description does not cover all the required duties, activities, functions, and responsibilities of the position, any of which may change at any time according to the sole and absolute discretion of Mike Hooks LLC with or without notice.

Mike Hooks, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination, hostility, harassment, and retaliation.

Benefits at Hooks

We work hard to ensure that employees are compensated at or above industry standards.
Give us a call to discuss current rates.

Competitive insurance benefits available to cover medical, dental, and vision plans.

401(k) + Matching

After 1 year of service, all employees are eligible to participate in our 401(k) program with matching based on years of service.

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