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Weeks Construction - Project Manager- NY/NJ

Weeks Marine • Jersey City, NJ • 1h ago

Requisition ID: 182291

Job Level: Senior Level

Home District/Group: Weeks Marine - Construction

Department: Field Operations

Market: Marine

Employment Type: Full Time Temporary

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, etc.

District Overview

Weeks Marine's vast reach and deep expertise, combined with the sheer size and diversity of its equipment fleet, enables the company to serve as a one-stop shop for clients in both the private and governmental sectors, providing exceptional customer service, environmental sensitivity, operational efficiency, and a long-standing commitment to safety. Weeks Marine is headquartered in Cranford, New Jersey, and manages a network of regional offices in Louisiana, Texas, Hawaii, Guam, Ontario, and Nova Scotia.

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.

One of the many things that makes Week's culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs.

Responsibilities

Maintain 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 the development Coordinates daily/weekly meetings with all the 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 allotment of available resources to various phases of the project Oversee and approve the monthly job cost updates and quarterly cash flow projections. Also, review, approve, and negotiate change orders Anticipate project needs with sufficient lead-time to avoid delays of production.

o Establishes work plan and staffing for each phase of the project, works 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 management responsibilities, and set goals Review and control of 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

Openings are to fill both existing vacancies and newly created positions

Base Compensation: $157,000/yr - $197,000/yr

(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

We offer our fulltime 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.

We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.

Company: Weeks

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