Senior Project Manager

As a Senior Project Manager, this position will oversee marine, heavy civil, and/or railroad projects. The Senior Project Manager is accountable for the overall success of the construction, ensuring that projects stay within scope and adhere to budget, schedule, and quality standards. This role provides leadership to Project Managers and teams and guarantees the projects are completed on time and to Russell Marine’s high standards.

Project types include; piers, bulkheads, marinas, wharves, cargo terminals, bridges, causeways, and railroad bridges.

• Oversee multiple projects, holding primary responsibility and accountability for meeting financial, scheduling, quality, and safety objectives for the projects they supervise.
• Collaborate closely with clients, stakeholders, and industry partners to identify new business opportunities, negotiate contracts, and maintain strong client relationships to secure future projects.
• Develop a work plan and staffing strategy for each project phase, coordinate the recruitment or assignment of project personnel, and collaborate with project staff to outline the work plan and assign duties, responsibilities, and authority.
• Delegate the work and assignments to team members based on expertise, work experience, and time constraints.
• Manage, supervise, and coordinate staffing for each phase of the project, arrange for recruitment or assignment of project personnel, and assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority.
• Review project personnel status reports, adjust schedules or plans as needed and prepare project reports for management, clients, or other stakeholders.
• Prepare or supervise the preparation of engineering estimate reports and use financial forecasting to manage and control costs.
• Manage and organize field operations, including direction and assistance in acquiring, equipping, and maintaining necessary equipment.
• Identify and implement alternative production methods to ensure project progression is on schedule and meeting or under budget.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Education: Bachelors in Construction Management or Engineering from an accredited college or university. Must possess a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) or be willing/eligible to obtain one upon hire. Valid Driver’s License.
• Experience: At least ten (10) years of experience with project management in marine, heavy civil, and/or railroad construction operations.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSA): Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills in English to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, subcontractors, and clients. Able to problem-solve and interpret a variety of instructions given in written, oral, diagram, or schedule forms. Working knowledge of standard construction practices and law.

• Certification(s): Adult First Aid w/ CPR and AED. OSHA-30. Project Management Professional (PMP).
• Experience: At least thirteen (13) years of experience with project management in marine, heavy civil, and/or railroad construction operations.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSA): Proficient in HCSS, Heavy Bid, and scheduling software such as Primavera P6. Thorough knowledge and skills in marine construction operations, such as welding, pile driving, crane operations, barge operations, etc. Working knowledge of standard construction practices and law.

• The individual must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation.
• The individual must also be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work or visit within areas where it is required. This includes a hard hat, safety glasses, life vest, respirators, ear plugs, steel-toed shoes, personal floatation devices (PFD), and/or other protective equipment.
• The individual frequently works near moving mechanical parts and must be able to adapt to temperature changes, outdoor conditions, and prolonged exposure to dusty, wet, or humid conditions, loud noises, and vibration.
• The individual may be required to…