Project Manager - Dredging

Callan Marine; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Callan Marine is seeking a Project Manager to lead and supervise marine dredging and construction projects in Texas. You will provide technical and operational expertise, coordinate with clients, plan labor and resources, and drive on-time delivery.

The role requires strong communication, contract understanding, and the ability to travel to remote sites. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will develop project plans, monitor safety, and deliver final reports and lessons learned.

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 communicator, both verbal and written.
• Ability to travel to project locations as needed.
• Ability to comply with safety rules and regulations.
• Ability to obtain TWIC.
• Ability to work away from home at remote project locations for extended durations.
• Competencies: stress management/composure, teamwork, results-driven.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise dredging and construction projects.
• Report to the Operations Manager.
• Review Plans/Specs and project documents; define objectives and KPI's.
• Mobilization, setup, work phase, teardown, and demobilization.
• Ensure safety management and promote company safety culture.
• Maintain internal and client communications, scheduling, and invoicing as required.
• Participate in project close-down, final invoicing, and lessons learned.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Safety awareness

Travel readiness

TWIC eligibility

Contract understanding

Job description

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 Management

• 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)
• Project close-down, Final Invoice, End Report, Lessons learned, Client Evaluation Form
• Participates in Safety and Environmental initiatives that will contribute to compliance of State/Federal regulations and improve existing Company programs.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• 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 / Affiliated Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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.