Project Manager - Dredging

Callan Marine Ltd

Galveston (TX)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

37 hours ago
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Job summary

Callan Marine Ltd in Galveston, TX is seeking a Project Manager to lead marine dredging projects, coordinating planning, scheduling, budgeting, and safety compliance. You will work under the Operations Manager, supervise the project crew, liaise with clients, and ensure objectives, KPIs, and contractual requirements are met throughout mobilization, execution, and demobilization.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, contract management, and communication skills, with experience

Qualifications

  • Ability to manage a construction project up to $50M+.
  • Knowledge of construction contracts and the ability to read/analyze plans and specifications.
  • Supervision of staff/crew members.
  • Strong analytical and decision-making skills; excellent communicator.
  • Willingness and ability to travel to project locations as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and supervise dredging and construction projects.
  • Coordinate planning, mobilization, execution, and demobilization.
  • Review plans, specs, and contract documents; discuss execution strategy with dredge supervisors.
  • Maintain safety culture and compliance with company policies and safety rules.
  • Provide client communication, daily/weekly reports, schedules, and invoicing support.
  • Lead project crew, internal/external reporting, and cost control.

Skills

Project management
Dredging operations
Team supervision
Contract management
Budgeting
Safety management

Job description

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Full Time Operations Galveston, TX, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 2616

Role summary

The Project Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of marine dredging projects, including providing technical/operational expertise, participating in proposal preparation, labor and resource planning, scheduling, generating and reviewing project requirements, and completing the project.

Role and Responsibilities

This position is a key management role, responsible for managing and supervising dredging and construction projects.

This position is under the direct supervision of the Operations Manager.

Pre Project
  • Attend site visits
Project Preparation
  • Review and understanding of Plans/Specs
  • Review lessons learned from previous execution or similar projects
  • Review and understanding of Contract Documents
  • Meet with dredge supervisors to discuss and agree on the execution strategy
  • Project planning (work plans, work budgets, dredging strategy, schedules, etc.)
  • Meet with clients to discuss their goals, challenges, project risks, etc.
  • Define project objectives (set project KPI’s) Project execution (mobilization, setup, work phase, teardown, and demobilization)
  • Safety Management and company safety culture
Management of the project crew and staff needs as per the project r eporting
  • Internal (daily logs, production, timekeeping, HR, financial , safety, etc.)
  • Client (daily reports, invoicing, schedules, etc.) Internal weekly meetings with the site supervisor
Production & Survey management
  • Production data acquisition and analysis
  • Optimization and efficiency
  • BD & AD surveys, frequent surveys/verification of dredge profile deliverables
  • Financial reporting, cost control (fuel, labor, project consumables, etc.), Invoicing, and Collections
  • Accurate and timely preparation and transmission of weekly timesheets
  • Logistical expenses (apartments, hotels, rental car, etc.)
  • Purchasing project consumables, rental equipment, shipping & receiving
  • Client Management
  • Contract Management
  • Sales (engaging past, present, and future clients)
  • Participates in Safety and Environmental initiatives that will contribute to compliance of State/Federal regulations and improve existing Company programs.
Qualifications and Education Requirements

The employee must have:

  • Ability to manage a construction project up to $50M+.
  • Knowledge of construction contracts and the ability to read/analyze plans, and specifications
  • Supervision of staff/crew members
  • Good analytical skills and decision-making ability
  • Strong communicator, both verbal and written
  • Ability to abide by and enforce/promote company policies and procedures
  • Ability to travel to project locations as needed
  • Ability to comply with safety rules and regulations
  • Ability to work away from home at remote project locations for extended durations
  • Must be reliable and motivated
  • Ability to obtain TWIC
  • Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and supervisors
  • Competencies: stress management/composure, teamwork, results-driven
Preferred Skills
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation.

The individual must also be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work or visit within areas where it is required. This includes hard hat, safety glasses, life vest, respirators, ear plugs, steel toed shoes, personal flotation devices (PFD’s), or other protective equipment as required by the work performed and location the work is being done.

In addition, a Project Manager must also be capable of:

  • Walking, stepping, climbing, or otherwise moving from one location on the job site to another, which may be of varying heights and access parameters.
  • Standing, stooping, twisting, bending, crouching, kneeling, squatting, climbing, or sitting repetitively and/or for long periods of time.
  • Repetitive movements by feet, shoulders, arms, wrists, hands, and back in the performance of work.
  • Must be able to lift and carry 30lbs individually. Anything greater than 30lbs and up to 60lbs will require additional lifting means.
  • Must be able to push and pull at peak force of 150lbs.
  • Climbing stairs and/or vertical ladders of a height of 6ft or greater.
  • Working in confined work areas and/or elevated heights.
  • Adapting to temperature changes, outdoor conditions, and prolonged exposure to dusty, wet, or humid conditions, loud noises, and vibration.

The Company expects and requires all employees to observe and fulfill all safety responsibilities as outlined in workplace safety training and actively work toward maintaining a safe workplace. Failure to do so can result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. Regular attendance and punctuality are required of all employees.

Callan Marine Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity / Aff…

Callan Marine, Ltd. reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. Employment at Callan Marine, Ltd. is on an “at-will” basis. Employment security cannot be guaranteed for or by any employee.

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