Project Manager Dredging - Nationwide (Travel Required)

Ready to Take the Next Step in Your Career to Project Management? Curtin Maritime offers hands-on field training designed to equip you with the leadership, management, and problem-solving skills essential for success. Our comprehensive training and coaching programs are tailored to develop exceptional project managers who lead with confidence and competence.

Efficiency. Innovation. Integrity. These are our 3 Pillars. At Curtin Maritime, these core values are the framework for safe performance and operational excellence; proof of these pillars is evident in our people and our fleet. For 25 years, Curtin Maritime has been an industry leader in quality maritime solutions. We are a dynamic Marine Construction and Marine Transportation company experiencing rapid growth. Our team provides customers with a complete suite of maritime solutions, allowing us the
incredible opportunity to work on unique projects in some of the most amazing places on earth

THIS ROLE: 

As the Project Manager you will be responsible for managing all aspects of marine dredging projects including providing technical/operational expertise to estimating, participating in the preparation of the proposal, labor and resource planning, scheduling, generate and review project requirements, taking a project from preconstruction phase to final approval.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:     

The Project Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of CMC dredging projects

Coordinates and delegates with all Curtin staff related to dredge projects – Dredge Superintendents, Port Captains, Port Engineers, Crewing, Project Engineers, Field Engineers, Site Admins, HSSE & SSHOs, Dredge Captain, Dredge Crew, Auxiliary Crews, Yard Support, and Boat Captains.

Project scheduling using Critical Path Method (CPM)

Identify improvements in all systems, safety, project reporting etc., including implementing plans that will yield more efficient dredging methods

Develop project plan that meets client requirements and timeline

Overall responsibility for successful execution of the job

Forecast budget and track expenditures

Serve as primary contact with client

Lead all daily communications and meetings with Curtin Management team

Able to perform all duties related to the CQC Manager on USACE projects as needed

Work with CMC Construction team to develop project plans that meet client requirements and timeline

Assist with creation of post award client submittals and other deliverables

Work with Crewing team to coordinate all vessel and crew needs

Work with Crewing team to manage project logistics

Oversee procurement of project equipment and consumables

Manage all third-party subcontractors and rental companies in conjunction with Site Administrators

Manage all mobilization efforts

Oversee all required daily reporting

Daily QC of survey, dredge plan and productions

Monitor field engineer/surveyor for prompt distribution of daily deliverables to dredge crews

Review materials for weekly client meeting, lead meetings

Continually monitor site conditions for change orders or modifications

Work closely with Finance for billing and budget tracking

Provide technical expertise to Estimating to assist in the preparation of proposals

Regularly track project milestones

Identify potential conflicts or delays in the project timeline and work to resolve

Manage resources needed to successfully complete the project

Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory agencies

WHO YOU ARE:

Certifications and Other Requirement

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (any discipline) or Construction Management preferred

Preferred 3+ years’ experience in hydrographic survey and/or dredging management

USACE Construction Quality Management for Contractors (CQM-C) Certification

RMS competency and ability to update daily reports for clients

OSHA 30

40-Hour EM 385-1-1

Primavera P6 Certification

Develop SOPs for dredge operations and project management

Create cost and production estimates for bids

Reduces downtime scenarios with excellent planning, maintaining critical spares, and implementing strategies to maximize efficiency

Identifies and leads the charge on change orders, differing site conditions, REAs, etc.

Ability to mobilize, execute, and demobilize a dredge project from a contractual and operational standpoint with minimal guidance

Drives cost control and manages project estimates in conjunction with Finance.

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Responsible for all contract negotiations with the client and vendors. Conducts negotiations in good faith based on fairness, cooperation and standard of business ethics.

Creates and improves on SOPs

Acts as a leader and mentor to other staff and new dredge staff, providing training and coaching on administrative duties

Advanced level in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook)

Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Hypack and/or other Survey software

Ability to operate small marine vessels preferred

Technical understanding of construction and maintenance of marine vessels

Ability to read and understand technical manuals and drawings, ABS, USCG rules

Valid Driver’s License with clean driving record required

Valid TWIC

Aptitudes

Experience in identifying and anticipating design/production work sequence conflicts required

Excellent written and oral communication skills required

Demonstrated knowledge of scheduling, possess an ability to monitor progress to schedule and adhere to strict deadlines required

Willingness and ability to spend time onboard the vessel going up and down staircases and vertical ladders required

Self-motivated team player with a strong work ethic

Strong negotiation skills both verbal and written

Ability to get along with office staff and vessel crewmembers

Confidence to initiate correspondence with crewmembers and staff

Work outside as well as inside in an office environment

Must meet “fit for duty” requirements upon job offer (pre-employment physical and drug test)

The employee must meet physical requirements including but not limited to, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing up/down ladders and stairs, negotiating uneven and moving surfaces

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted

Additional Requirements

Rotational – 2 weeks on and 2 weeks off

Willingness to travel to project sites or Long Beach yard as needed.

Ability to work on tight deadlines for project needs outside normal business hours.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Competitive Compensation

Generous benefits package including:

Medical

Dental

Vision

Short-term Disability

AD&D/Life Insurance

401k (with company match)

Additional option to elect incremental Life Insurance for employee and dependents, and choice to elect Health and/or Dependent Flexible Spending Account.

Curtin Maritime is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.