Short description

The Project Director is responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and completion of client's dredging projects.

Function description

This position reports to the Chief Operating Officer (COO).

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct all phases of the assigned dredging project(s) from inception to completion, ensuring adherence to budget, schedule, and quality standards.
• Review project proposals or plans to determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of project.
• Establish and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders to provide regular project progress reports and resolve issues and conflicts.
• Manage budgets and costs throughout the course of a project.
• Coordinate with surveyors, architects, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and other team members.
• Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, or design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, or construction problems.
• Direct activities concerned with procurement of building materials, equipment, or land for construction projects.
• Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes, or other regulations.
• Investigate damage, accidents, or delays at construction sites, to ensure that proper procedures are being conducted.
• Plan, organize, or coordinate the work activities of others to ensure that goals or objectives of construction project are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters.
• Resolve any unexpected technical difficulties and other emergencies that arise during the construction process.
• Select, contract, and oversee activities of specialized subcontractors, such as landscaping or utility installation firms.
• Supervise onsite personnel and offsite fabricators, craftsmen, and machine operators.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 1O+ years' experience managing dredging projects and/or construction and/or marine construction projects.
• A Certified Construction Manager (CCM) or Project Management degree is preferred.
• Proven record of successfully completing construction projects on time and within budget.
• Strong understanding of project management and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Thorough knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety standards.
• Competencies: Communication, Leadership, Organizational, Problem-solving, Negotiation, Action orientation.

If interested, please send resume over to john@ips.jobs

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