Marine Construction Project Manager

J.F. Brennan Company, Inc.; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a family-owned company with over a century of expertise in marine construction and environmental remediation. As a Marine Construction Project Manager, you will lead multiple projects, ensuring high standards of quality and safety while fostering a collaborative work environment. This role offers the chance to apply your engineering knowledge and leadership skills in a dynamic setting, where your contributions will directly impact complex maritime projects. With a focus on employee growth and a culture that values teamwork, this is an exciting opportunity to advance your career while making a meaningful difference in the industry.

Benefits

Group Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(K) with Matching

Annual Bonus Eligibility

Profit-Sharing Program

Qualifications

• 5+ years in construction, especially in marine or heavy civil projects.
• Strong knowledge of project management systems and software.

Responsibilities

• Manage project administration and financial reporting.
• Communicate with project Superintendent for project execution.
• Assist in estimating and bidding processes.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Negotiation

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

B.S. in Construction Management

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Are you a motivated individual who can apply your skills, knowledge, and passion as a Project Manager?

We are looking for a Marine Construction Project Manager who can assist with estimating, bidding, business development and running multiple projects simultaneously.

If you have a proven background in marine construction and leading projects while maintaining a high level of professionalism, then we think you’d be an excellent fit for our team.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for project administration; including preparing work scopes and organizing cost structure; prepare, monitor, and update master schedule and rolling schedule.
• Identify, formalize, prepare, and submit Brennan’s contract modification proposals and distribute change documents to all affected parties, issue and expedite requests for quotations to subcontractors and vendors and review quotes for fairness and accuracy in accordance with contract requirements.
• Maintain consistent and constant communication with the project Superintendent to ensure a safe, high quality, and productive project can be executed. Assist Superintendent in the implementation of Brennan policies and the execution of the project.
• Responsible for financial reporting, updating commitment and projection information current in the company job costing system, preparing monthly progress reports by incorporating all new subcontract amounts, material purchases costs to date and change orders and preparing owner billing by assembling Brennan costs, receiving, and reviewing subcontractor invoices and organizing the documents in accordance with the owner’s requirements and review with Regional Director.
• Prepare and assist estimating team on bids, including effectively quote work for clients on smaller scope jobs, conduct quantity takeoffs for both jobs under contract and work being bid, assist and/or conduct bid reviews on various types of jobs prior to submission.
• Assist in negotiating contract terms and conditions with clients.
• Review all subcontractor and vendor shop drawings, product data, samples, manuals, for all compliance with contract documents and coordination with all other work.
• Assist with Business Development.
• Ability to travel up to jobsites.

Qualifications:

• Required B.S. in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, construction management or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of working experience with the construction field in heavy civil, railroads, bridges, or marine construction.
• Knowledge of earth anchor, soil retention walls, pile driving, auger cast piles, micro piles, wells, and helical piers preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership ability, problem solving skills and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written to internal and external clients.
• Knowledge of project management control systems (scheduling, cost control, procurement, value engineering and estimating).
• Able to read and interpret project specifications, prepare project submittals, and prepare post job reports.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and Word along with scheduling and project management software (i.e. Primavera P6, MS Project).
• Work independently yet part of a team.

Who is Brennan?

J.F. Brennan Company, Inc. (Brennan) is a 100-year-old, family-owned company that specializes in water-based environmental remediation and marine construction headquartered in La Crosse, WI that offers our employees growth, challenging work, empowerment, and meaningful work. Brennan is known for tackling complex maritime projects, providing unique solutions through teamwork and collaboration, and maintaining a family-oriented culture.

• Our culture sets us apart. We strive to make our company the best possible place to work. We work hard to continue to build a culture in which every individual is important and the key to our success.
• Our focus on safety and quality is unmatched in the industry, and our ability to innovate has enabled us to succeed.
• We are a family-focused company and are determined to provide a rewarding career that offers above-average compensation.
• We offer an industry-leading benefits package. We are proud to offer our employees and their families group health, dental and vision insurance plans, 401(K) program with generous matching, annual bonus eligibility and profit-sharing program.

J.F. Brennan Company, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.