Weeks Construction - Project Manager-Hawaii

Weeks Marine, Inc.; Aiea (HI); On-site; USD 157,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans

Retirement plans with matching

Job summary

Weeks Marine, Inc. is looking for a Project Manager responsible for directing construction projects, overseeing operations, and ensuring financial outcomes. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience in construction, particularly in infrastructure and marine projects.

The role includes maintaining safety compliance, leading a project management team, and managing all works involved in the project lifecycle. The position offers significant compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience managing construction projects.
• Proven track record in Infrastructure, Bridges, Docks, and Marine.
• Ability to travel and relocate as needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety culture and compliance with safety policy.
• Ensure project meets financial objectives.
• Coordinate meetings with project staff.
• Manage all field operations.
• Oversee monthly job cost updates.
• Resolve technical difficulties.
• Control work planning process.

Skills

Construction project management

Understanding of project scheduling

Effective communication skills

Attention to detail

Strong organization/time management skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in construction engineering or management

Job description

Position Overview

The Project Manager is responsible for a construction project's overall direction, completion, and financial outcome. Directs and supervises the work of project administration, project superintendents, and engineers to establish operational priorities and maintain effective relationships with owners, subcontractors, and others.

Location

This position will be based out of our District Home Office in Cranford, NJ. Weeks Marine Construction's projects span across the NE region of the US.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a 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 all 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 allocation of available resources to various phases of the project.
• Oversee and approve the monthly job cost updates and quarterly cash flow projections. Review, approve, and negotiate change orders.
• Anticipate project needs with sufficient lead-time to avoid delays of production.
• Establish work plan and staffing for each phase of the project, working closely with Project Executive and HR team to manage the relationship with staff and craft.
• Form and lead an effective project management team, define and delegate responsibilities, and set goals.
• Review and control the work planning process by project team.
• Resolve any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise.
• 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: secure loose ends by finishing paperwork, obtaining retainages, supporting supervisors, and expediting claims.

Qualifications

• Ability to travel and relocate as needed.
• 10+ years' experience in all aspects of managing construction projects with a proven track record of successful outcomes – specifically working in Infrastructure, Bridges, Docks, and Marine.
• An undergraduate degree in construction engineering, construction management, or a related degree is preferred.
• Ability to understand project scheduling and cost control, and to read and understand project owner specifications and engineering drawings.
• Work independently as well as part of a team.
• Strong work ethic – willing 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.

Other Requirements

• Regular, reliable attendance.
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely.
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

Base Compensation: $157,000/yr – $220,000/yr (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location).

We offer our full‑time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top‑tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.