Senior Project Manager

Russell Marine LLC; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Russell Marine LLC in Corpus Christi, TX, seeks a Senior Project Manager to oversee marine, heavy civil, and railroad construction. You will lead project teams and ensure projects meet budget, schedule, and quality targets, while maintaining safety standards and client satisfaction.

Responsibilities include coordinating with clients, developing work plans, managing staffing, and ensuring timely delivery of project milestones with a focus on cost control and compliance.

Qualifications

• Ten or more years of project management in marine, heavy civil, or railroad construction.
• Strong written and verbal English communication for stakeholder coordination.
• Working knowledge of standard construction practices and law.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple projects and ensure financial, scheduling, quality, and safety objectives.
• Collaborate with clients and partners to identify opportunities and secure future work.
• Develop work plans and staffing strategies for each project phase.
• Monitor progress and prepare project reports for management.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Client relations

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

HCSS

Heavy Bid

Job description

As a Senior Project Manager, this position will oversee marine, heavy civil, and/or railroad projects. The Senior Project Manager is accountable for the overall success of the construction, ensuring that projects stay within scope and adhere to budget, schedule, and quality standards. This role provides leadership to Project Managers and teams and guarantees the projects are completed on time and to Russell Marine’s high standards. Project types include; piers, bulkheads, marinas, wharves, cargo terminals, bridges, causeways, and railroad bridges.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee multiple projects, holding primary responsibility and accountability for meeting financial, scheduling, quality, and safety objectives for the projects they supervise.
• Collaborate closely with clients, stakeholders, and industry partners to identify new business opportunities, negotiate contracts, and maintain strong client relationships to secure future projects.
• Develop a work plan and staffing strategy for each project phase, coordinate the recruitment or assignment of project personnel, and collaborate with project staff to outline the work plan and assign duties, responsibilities, and authority.
• Delegate the work and assignments to team members based on expertise, work experience, and time constraints.
• Manage, supervise, and coordinate staffing for each phase of the project, arrange for recruitment or assignment of project personnel, and assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority.
• Review project personnel status reports, adjust schedules or plans as needed and prepare project reports for management, clients, or other stakeholders.
• Prepare or supervise the preparation of engineering estimate reports and use financial forecasting to manage and control costs.
• Manage and organize field operations, including direction and assistance in acquiring, equipping, and maintaining necessary equipment.
• Identify and implement alternative production methods to ensure project progression is on schedule and meeting or under budget.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelors in Construction Management or Engineering from an accredited college or university. Must possess a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) or be willing/eligible to obtain one upon hire. Valid Driver’s License.
• Experience: At least ten (10) years of experience with project management in marine, heavy civil, and/or railroad construction operations.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSA): Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills in English to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, subcontractors, and clients. Able to problem-solve and interpret a variety of instructions given in written, oral, diagram, or schedule forms. Working knowledge of standard construction practices and law.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Certification(s): Adult First Aid w/ CPR and AED. OSHA-30. Project Management Professional (PMP).
• Experience: At least thirteen (13) years of experience with project management in marine, heavy civil, and/or railroad construction operations.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSA): Proficient in HCSS, Heavy Bid, and scheduling software such as Primavera P6. Thorough knowledge and skills in marine construction operations, such as welding, pile driving, crane operations, barge operations, etc. Working knowledge of standard construction practices and law.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• The individual 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 a hard hat, safety glasses, life vest, respirators, ear plugs, steel-toed shoes, personal floatation devices (PFD), and/or other protective equipment.
• The individual frequently works near moving mechanical parts and must be able to adapt to temperature changes, outdoor conditions, and prolonged exposure to dusty, wet, or humid conditions, loud noises, and vibration.
• The individual may be required to work long hours and/or weekends. Additionally, some out-of-town or overnight travel may be required.
• The individual may occasionally be required to sit in a vehicle for up to 8 hours.
• The individual may be required to walk, step, climb, or otherwise move from one location on the job site to another, which may be of varying heights and access parameters.
• The individual may occasionally be required to stand, stoop, bend, crouch, kneel, climb, or sit for long periods.
• The individual may be required to lift objects with a minimum of 10 lbs. and a maximum single-person lift of 50 lbs. This could result in frequent lifting or carrying depending on project needs.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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. Employees are authorized and obligated to stop work on any task or series of tasks whenever an unsafe condition or situation is anticipated or is observed as well as bring problems to the attention of the immediate supervisor, HSE Manager, or HR Manager. 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. Employment at Russell Marine, LLC is on an “at-will” basis. There is no contract of employment between Russell Marine, LLC and any one or all of its employees unless explicitly stated elsewhere. Employment security cannot be guaranteed for or by any employee. No Manager, Supervisor, or employee of the Company has any authority to enter into an agreement for employment for any specified period of time or to make an agreement for employment other than at-will. Only the Owner or President has the authority to modify the at-will relationship, and then only in writing specifically addressed to the employee on this issue and signed by that Russell Marine, LLC Executive.

Russell Marine, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status. If you require special assistance or accommodation while seeking employment with Russell Marine, LLC, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail].