Project Manager – Marine Construction

Kokosing; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401K

Medical, life, disability insurance

Job summary

Kokosing Industrial’s Marine division seeks a Project Manager for the Mid-Atlantic region, based in Baltimore, MD. The role oversees marine/construction projects from preconstruction to final approval, including scheduling, budgeting, and client coordination.

Candidates should expect extensive travel (5–7 months/year) with hotel rotations as needed. Responsibilities include leading crews, managing subcontractors, and providing technical estimating support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management (or equivalent).
• 3+ years project management experience in marine/heavy civil projects.
• Technical understanding of marine vessels and systems.
• Strong scheduling knowledge and ability to monitor progress to schedule.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• OSHA 30 and EM 385-1-1 familiarity/certifications.
• Primavera P6 certification and experience; AutoCAD/Hypack knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of marine construction projects.
• Ensure project is delivered within budget, schedule and cost targets.
• Project scheduling using CPM.
• Develop project plans meeting client requirements and timelines.
• Forecast budgets and track expenditures; manage client communications.
• Coordinate vessel and crew logistics; oversee procurement and subcontractors.

Skills

Project leadership

Budget management

Scheduling

Client liaison

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

OSHA 30

Tools

Primavera P6

AutoCAD

Hypack

Job description

• Project scheduling using Critical Path Method (CPM)

Kokosing (www.kokosing.biz) is one of America's 50 largest General Contractors and services a broad spectrum of clients in both the private and public business sectors. Kokosing's services include heavy civil/industrial construction such as highways, bridges, underground utilities, water/wastewater facilities, and marine construction. For over 75 years, Kokosing has successfully attracted the most qualified technical personnel in the construction industry by offering visible challenges, superior quality, and attractive rewards. With over $2.8 billion in annual sales and a commitment to its workforce, Kokosing is the winning team.

Job Description

Kokosing Industrial’s Marine division is seeking a Project Manager (Heavy Marine Construction and/or Heavy Civil Construction) in Mid-Atlantic region, based in Baltimore, MD. The Project Manager will be responsible for managing all aspects of marine construction projects including providing technical expertise to estimating, participating in proposal preparation, labor and resource planning, scheduling, generating and reviewing projects requirements, and taking a project from preconstruction to final approval. Candidates could expect to spend significant time on marine vessels (boats, barges, etc.) on waterways throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.

• Please note: This role will require regular/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 construction 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 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 marine 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 with specific project management experience in marine construction or heavy civil projects
• 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
• OSHA 30
• 40-Hour EM 385-1-1
• Primavera P6 Certification
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Hypack and/or other Survey software preferred

Benefits

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

Expected annual salary range for this position is: $110,000-$160,000

This compensation range is specific to the job level and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to: education, experience, licensure, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. The range has been created in good faith based on information known to Kokosing at the time of the posting. Compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each case. This salary range does not include any potential incentive pay or benefits, however, such information will be provided separately when appropriate.

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.

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.