Senior Project Manager – Marine Construction

Kiewit; Cranford (NJ); On-site; USD 157,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

Weeks Marine is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead a construction project in the NY/NJ region, based out of Cranford, NJ. You will direct project administration, superintendents, and engineers to meet financial and schedule objectives.

The role requires 10+ years in infrastructure/marine construction, a construction-related degree (preferred), and ability to relocate as needed. Opportunity to work across NE US with a strong safety culture and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in construction engineering or construction management preferred.
• Understand project scheduling and cost control, and read and understand project owner specifications and engineering drawings.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to do what it takes to get the job done.
• Good attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organization/time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain healthy safety culture and compliance with company safety policy.
• Be responsible for ensuring the project meets or exceeds its financial objectives by overseeing and monitoring each stage of development.
• Coordinate daily/weekly meetings with area superintendents and project engineers to develop means and methods, schedule contracting needs and long lead delivery times.
• Manage all field operations and work sequences in conjunction with the Project Executive.
• Review project estimate or plan to determine estimated job cost, procedures for accomplishing the project, staffing requirements, and resource allocation.
• Oversee monthly job cost updates and quarterly cash flow projections; review, approve, and negotiate change orders.
• Anticipate project needs with lead-time to avoid delays.
• Establish work plan and staffing for each phase; collaborate with HR to manage staff relationships.
• Form and lead an effective project management team; define and delegate management responsibilities; set goals.
• Review and control of work planning process by project team.
• Resolve unexpected technical difficulties and other problems.
• Be an effective leader; communicate with department leads regarding work scopes.
• Ensure project superintendents understand and execute the work as required.
• Ensure safety, quality, and production are maintained.
• Responsible for project closeout; finalize paperwork, retainages, and expedite claims.

Skills

Travel flexibility

10+ years experience

Scheduling & cost control

Team leadership

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Read drawings

Independent & team

Strong work ethic

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction engineering/management

Job description

Weeks Marine is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead a construction project in the NY/NJ region, based out of Cranford, NJ. You will direct project administration, superintendents, and engineers to meet financial and schedule objectives.

The role requires 10+ years in infrastructure/marine construction, a construction-related degree (preferred), and ability to relocate as needed. Opportunity to work across NE US with a strong safety culture and comprehensive benefits.