Dredge Project Manager - McLEAN CONTRACTING COMPANY : Job Details

McLean is looking for a Dredge Project Manager to join our growing Dredge Division team in Chesapeake, VA.

Dredge Project Managers have profit/loss and overall responsibility for each project they are assigned to, and work in tandem with Project Superintendents, Engineers and the Construction/Operations/Division Manager(s) to ensure projects are successfully completed safely, on time and on budget. They collaborate with field supervisors on a daily basis and act as the Company's primary point of contact when communicating, negotiating or trouble-shooting contractual, commercial or technical issues with the Owner. DPMs also work closely with the Construction/Operations/Division Manager(s) to coordinate and develop the careers of field supervisors on their projects, as well as write and approve purchase orders and subcontracts, develop the budget, and regularly update cost and revenue projections for their projects. DPMs actively participate in means and methods, safety planning, project scheduling, and budgeting in the construction and pre-construction phases.

Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Understands the importance of maintaining horizontal and vertical control of underwater grades (dredge templates), pay verses non-pay quantities, the use of hydrographic surveys to monitor job progress and billings, and has the ability to read & review these surveys and bucket files to ensure efficiency of dredge operations.

Actively manages project personnel and the layout, function, and appearance of the project sites.

When not based in a field office, regularly visits jobsites of assigned projects to coordinate with field supervisors to optimize project operations and ensure projects are completed in conformance with contract requirements.

Possesses capability to read, review, and interpret procedures, drawings, manuals, and specifications.

Performs and is proficient in geometrical and mathematical calculations.

Displays high proficiency in basic computer systems and software including dredging software and hydrographic surveys.

Writes, reviews, and negotiates contracts for material purchases and subcontracting services with pricing and terms favorable to McLean.

Holds responsibility for project administration, cost and revenue forecasting, cost estimating, construction planning, means and methods evaluations, project scheduling, material procurement, subcontracting, change orders, quality control, and job site safety.

Interfaces bid cost data from estimating software into accounting/project management software to set up project budget prior to project work and ensures that project costs are properly accounted for during work.

Develops CPM project schedules with input from Estimators and the Project Superintendent.

Coordinates with minority and small businesses to ensure compliance with contract requirements concerning their participation in the project.

Identifies extra work situations, provides timely notice to the owner and seeks recovery of costs.

Identifies potential delays and implements strategies to mitigate them.

Provides document control for correspondence, submittals, RFI's, etc.

Coordinates with site supervision to ensure proper management of subcontractors and vendor material deliveries.

Provides oversight for progress entry, schedule updates, subcontractor payments, and owner invoices initiated by site supervision.

Assists in the preparation of final records for the project, including as-builts.

Possesses knowledge of relevant dredge equipment, materials, and means and methods.

Monitors safety, schedule and cost and makes necessary adjustments to operations in support of established goals, budgets, and contract requirements.

Education and/or Experience

Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Civil Engineering Technology and 5 years of related experience. A combination of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Experience in dredging, heavy civil and marine construction, and cost estimating is highly valued.

Other Skills and Abilities

Must be at least 18 years old, have reliable transportation to work and able to pass a physical. Must be able to pass a Homeland Security background check to qualify for a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC).

This is not a complete job description; one will be provided to qualified candidates who apply. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EOE/M/F/Disability/Vets