Project Manager – Marine Construction

Kokosing () is one of America's 50 largest General Contractors and services a broad spectrum of clients in both the private and public business sectors. Kokosing's services include heavy civil/industrial construction such as highways, bridges, underground utilities, water/wastewater facilities, and marine construction. For over 75 years, Kokosing has successfully attracted the most qualified technical personnel in the construction industry by offering visible challenges, superior quality, and attractive rewards.

With over $2.8 billion in annual sales and a commitment to its workforce, Kokosing is the winning team.

Job Description:

Kokosing Industrial’s Marine division is seeking a Project Manager (Heavy Marine Construction and/or Heavy Civil Construction) in Mid-Atlantic region, based in Baltimore, MD. The Project Manager will be responsible for managing all aspects of marine construction projects including providing technical expertise to estimating, participating in proposal preparation, labor and resource planning, scheduling, generating and reviewing project requirements, and taking a project from preconstruction to final approval.

Candidates could expect to spend significant time on marine vessels (boats, barges, etc.) on waterways throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.
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This role will require regular/extensive travel within the project geographic region (5-7 months per year). For reference, Baltimore, MD is considered to be the central point of the territory. Overnight travel is to be expected – company will pay for the hotel accommodations with scheduled rotations as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Lead and manage all aspects of marine construction projects

Overall responsibility for successful execution of the job within budget, schedule, and job cost Project scheduling using Critical Path Method (CPM)
Develop a project plan that meets client requirements and timeline

Forecast budget and track expenditures

Serve as primary contact with client

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

Assist with creation of post award client submittals and other deliverables

Work with crewing team to coordinate all project logistics including vessel and crew needs

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 productions

Continually monitor site conditions for change orders or modifications

Drives cost control and manages budget tracking in conjunction with Finance Provide technical expertise to estimating to assist in the preparation of proposals

Create cost and production estimates for bids 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

Creates and improves on SOPs

Supervisory Responsibilities:

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

Education and Experience Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management preferred or equivalent technical training and related experience.
3+ years with specific project management experience in marine construction or heavy civil projects

Technical understanding of construction and maintenance of marine vessels

Demonstrated knowledge of scheduling including the ability to monitor progress to schedule and adhering to strict deadlines

Self-motivated team player with a strong work ethic

Strong negotiation skills

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Ability to operate small marine vessels preferred

Experience with Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook), with the ability to learn new software programs

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, along with demonstrated ability to manage and function in a team of varied disciplines.

Understand and interpret safety laws and…