Construction Manager

Summary:

Dredge America's core focus is hydraulic dredging throughout our nations inland waterways such as lakes, rivers, reservoirs, and powerplant intake channels. We are a family owned and operated small business that has been around for 36 years. This is more than just a job and our employees aren't just a number. From our extensive employee-first benefits package to competitive pay and opportunity for advancement, we are a place an employee and call home and become a part of a team that is committed to do the right thing with a can-do attitude.

Primary Role:

This full-time position will consist of working in the field 50% of the time and the office 50% of the time. While in the office, the schedule would be Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm. While in the field, the schedule would be 7 days/week, 12 hours/day. Additional work hours, travel, holiday and weekend work will be required at times for this position. May require extended time on marine vessels and construction sites with exposure to varying weather conditions and marine environments. Rotations schedules or extended project assignments may be required.

• Review projects daily, recognize issues and proactively solve problems.
• Complete and email out rotation schedule weekly.
• Review and approve employee hours weekly.
• Attend Monday morning operations meetings.
• Coordinate equipment logistics with the shop through onsite operations. This includes project management responsibilities, client communications and crew direction.
• Assist in managing project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, contract requirements and quality standards.
• Enforce company safety programs and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with outside vendors, subcontractors, inspectors, etc.
• Review and approve daily reports, production logs and progress documentation.
• Identify and mitigate construction risks, operational issues, and schedule impacts.
• Communicate effectively with clients, regulatory agencies, and internal personnel.
• Support change order development, claims documentation and cost control efforts.
• Participate in pre-construction planning, constructability reviews and lessons-learned meetings.
• Assist in the documentation of field personnel performance based issues.

Education:

• HS diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent field experience).
• Ideally 5 years’ experience working in the dredging industry or heavy construction, with at least 2 years’ in a supervisory or management role.
• Training in project management and supervisory skills.

Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Organization and the ability to multitask to complete a wide variety of tasks.
• Must be highly organized and able to work independently.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate repair records and reports.
• Ability to understand and carry out complex oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work effectively and establish good working relationships with others.
• Ability to work effectively with the general public.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact positively with all employees.
• Working knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of working on and around heavy equipment.
• Experience and knowledge in the methods, materials and tools used on jobsites.
• Ability to read and meet project budgets.
• Basic computer skills with Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Strong knowledge of dredging methods, marine equipment and production management.
• Experience managing field crews, marine assets and subcontractors.
• Working knowledge of environmental compliance and dredging permits.