Senior Project Manager

J.F. Brennan Company Inc.; Winters (CA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place to Work

Best Workplace in Construction

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Annual bonus

Profit sharing

Job summary

J.F. Brennan Company, Inc. in Winters, CA, is seeking an experienced project executive to oversee marine and heavy civil infrastructure programs.

You will lead project teams, manage schedules, budgets, and safety, and build strong relationships with public and private owners. The role requires at least ten years of leadership on complex projects, deep foundation, pile driving, and dam or bridge work, with proven ability to drive results, negotiate with stakeholders, and mentor staff.

Qualifications

• Ten years of experience managing marine or heavy civil infrastructure projects.
• Experience leading large teams on complex marine environments.
• Strong knowledge of scheduling, cost control, procurement and VE.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight for multiple marine and heavy civil infrastructure projects.
• Lead project teams in planning and execution of deep foundations, pile driving, cofferdams, and bridges.
• Maintain full financial accountability, including cost control and margin protection.
• Develop and update detailed project schedules and ensure alignment with objectives.
• Lead contract administration, change management, and negotiations with owners and subcontractors.
• Travel to active job sites up to 80% as required.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Executive reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical field

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight for multiple marine and heavy civil infrastructure projects
• Lead project teams in planning and execution of deep foundation systems, pile driving operations (land and over water), cofferdams, sheet piling, bridge structures, dam construction, dock structures, barge terminals, and railroad infrastructure
• Maintain full financial accountability for assigned projects, including cost control, forecasting, productivity tracking, and margin protection to ensure projects meet or exceed financial performance targets
• Proactively identify cost risks and implement corrective strategies to keep projects aligned with approved budgets and schedules
• Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules to support successful project execution
• Collaborate with project managers, field teams, and stakeholders to ensure schedules remain accurate and aligned with project objectives
• Lead contract administration including change management, claims mitigation, and negotiations with owners and subcontractors
• Review and approve submittals, engineered lift plans, marine work plans, and critical path schedules
• Mentor and develop project management staff
• Build and maintain strong relationships with public and private owners including DOTs, USACE, PUDs, rail authorities, port authorities, and municipal agencies
• Support and actively contribute to business development efforts by identifying new project opportunities, assisting with strategic pursuits, participating in client meetings, and supporting estimating and proposal development
• Collaborate with leadership on bid strategy, constructability reviews, pricing risk evaluation, and pursuit planning
• Travel to active job sites up to 80% based on project requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical field
• Minimum ten years of experience managing marine or heavy civil infrastructure projects (commercial or residential construction experience alone is not sufficient)
• Demonstrated leadership experience on projects involving:
  • Bridge substructures and superstructures
  • Dam construction or rehabilitation
  • Dock and barge terminal facilities
  • Railroad infrastructure and rail bridge work
  • Deep foundation systems and pile-supported structures
• Strong working knowledge of marine construction methods and work performed from floating platforms
• Experience managing public infrastructure contracts with complex regulatory and safety requirements
• Advanced understanding of project management control systems including scheduling (Primavera P6 or MS Project), cost control, procurement, and value engineering
• Proven ability to lead large teams in technically challenging marine environments
• Strong negotiation, communication, and executive-level reporting skills

Who is Brennan?

J.F. Brennan Company, Inc. (Brennan) is a 100‑year‑old, family‑owned company that specializes in water‑based environmental remediation and marine construction headquartered in La Crosse, WI. Brennan offers employees growth, challenging work, empowerment and meaningful work. Brennan is known for tackling complex maritime projects, providing unique solutions through teamwork and collaboration, and maintaining a family‑oriented culture.

Why choose us?

• Company voted by employees as a certified Great Place to Work and recognized by Fortune magazine as a Best Workplace in Construction
• Our culture sets us apart. We strive to make our company the best possible place to work and continue to build a culture where every individual is important and the key to our success
• Our focus on safety and quality is unmatched in the industry, and our ability to innovate has enabled us to succeed
• We are a family‑focused company and are determined to provide a rewarding career that offers above‑average compensation
• We offer an industry‑leading benefits package, including group health, dental and vision insurance plans, 401(k) program with generous matching, annual bonus eligibility and profit‑sharing program

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 $101,000 to $180,000 depending on experience, with additional opportunities for bonuses and benefits.

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.