Project Manager - Underwater Services/Nuclear

J.F. Brennan Company, Inc.; Ottawa (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group health, dental and vision insurance

401(K) program with generous matching

Annual bonus eligibility

Profit-sharing program

Job summary

J.F. Brennan Company, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Project Manager in Ottawa, Illinois. The role involves overseeing multiple projects, estimating bids, and ensuring effective communication with teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in nuclear diving and marine construction, as well as leadership and organizational skills.

Compensation ranges from $85,000 to $150,000, with bonuses and benefits including health insurance and a 401(K) plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of working experience in marine construction.
• Knowledge of radiological contaminated diving and ROV experience preferred.
• Work independently but also part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for project administration and scheduling.
• Ensure financial reporting and project cost control.
• Assist in business development and contract negotiations.

Skills

Leadership ability

Problem solving skills

Organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of project management control systems

Ability to read and interpret project specifications

Proficiency in MS Excel

Experience in marine construction

Education

B.S. in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, construction management or related field

Tools

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 Project Manager who can assist with estimating, bidding, business development and running multiple projects simultaneously.

If you have a proven background in nuclear diving, 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 60% of the time to jobsites

Project Manager Qualifications

• Required B.S. in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, construction management or related field
• Minimum 5 years of working experience with the marine construction field, preferred experience working on a nuclear site.
• Knowledge of radiological contaminated diving, with circulating water systems and remote operated vehicles (ROV) experience 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

Compensation

• The salary range varies based on experience and the level of project management responsibilities assigned. Candidates will be assessed during the interview process and aligned with a level that matches their skills and qualifications. Compensation typically ranges from $85,000 to $150,000 depending on experience, with additional opportunities for bonuses and benefits

Benefits

• 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.