A century‑old marine contractor specializing in dredging, construction, tunneling, aggregates and marine services.
Oversee marine construction projects, managing budget, schedule, safety, and team.
6 days ago ago
$157,000 - $197,000
Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Jersey City, NJ
Onsite
Company Size
1,800 Employees
Service Specialisms
Marine Construction
Dredging
Pile Driving
Dock Construction
Heavy Lifting
Environmental Services
Project Management
Engineering
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Transportation
Heavy Civil Infrastructure
Environmental Remediation
Coastal Resiliency
Marine
Renewable Energy
Marine Pipelines
Role
Description
safety compliance
team leadership
cost control
work planning
field operations
technical troubleshooting
Ensure project superintendents understand and execute the work as required
Maintain healthy safety culture and compliance with company safety policy
Form and lead an effective project management team, define and delegate management responsibilities, and set goals
Ensure safety, quality, and production are maintained
Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
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
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
Review and control of work planning process by project team
Resolve any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise
Be responsible for ensuring the project meets or exceeds its financial objectives, by overseeing and monitoring each stage of the development
Oversee and approve the monthly job cost updates and quarterly cash flow projections. Also, review, approve, and negotiate change orders
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
Anticipate project needs with sufficient lead-time to avoid delays of production.
Be an effective leader, communicate with department leads regarding work scopes
Manage all field operations and work sequences in conjunction with the Project Executive
Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
Requirements
10+ years
construction degree
project scheduling
cost control
teamwork
detail oriented
Work independently as well as part of a team
Regular, reliable attendance
Ability to travel and relocate as needed
An undergraduate degree in construction engineering, construction management, or a related degree is preferred
Good attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies
Work productively and meet deadlines timely
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.
Strong work ethic - willing to do what it takes to get the job done
Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
Strong organization/time management skills
Ability to understand project scheduling and cost control, and to read and understand project owner specifications and engineering drawings
Effective oral and written communication skills
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Company
Overview
1919 Founded
Year Established
The company traces its origins back to 1919 when it started operations with coal unloading at New York docks.
500-ton crane
Heavy-Lift Capability
The company operates a 500-ton revolving crane capable of handling massive objects, such as lifting the Space Shuttle Enterprise.
Founded by Francis and Richard B. Weeks, the company began unloading coal at New York docks with two floating cranes and rapidly grew its maritime expertise.
Over decades it expanded services—wreck removal, navigational aids installation, dredging, marine construction—and built one of North America’s largest floating fleets.
Now a standalone subsidiary of Kiewit (since January 2023), it leverages deep equipment resources and legacy partnerships dating back to the 1960s.
Typical projects span coastal protection, port infrastructure, tunnels (e.g., Spadina Subway, Euclid Tunnel), and heavy-lift salvage of aircraft and vessels.
With divisions in construction, dredging, tunneling, aggregates and marine services, it delivers turnkey solutions using cranes, dredges, barges, tugs and custom yards.
Standout feats include recovering the downed US Airways Flight 1549 hull.
Culture + Values
We care for the well-being of our people and help them grow in their ability to be successful.
We conduct our business to the highest ethical standards and take responsibility for our actions.
We commit to excellence in all we do with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.
We preserve the unique culture to build a stronger organization for future generations of employees.
Environment + Sustainability
4 billion gallons
Annual sewer overflow diverted
Participates in Project Clean Lake to reduce combined sewer overflow by diverting billions of gallons annually.
10‑mile pipeline
Sediment pipeline implementation
Electric boosters used in a notable project with a significant sediment pipeline system.
Vision: Culture of environmental and social responsibility embedded in all operations.
Planet: Committed to creating healthy and resilient coastal communities with highest degree of care and protection.
Innovation: Invested in electric boosters, repowering vessels, electrifying operations, and acquiring electric hydraulic cranes.
Equipment: Fleet includes three fully‑electric E‑cranes, seven hydraulic dredges, tugboats with Tier II+, and hopper dredges with Tier IV engines to reduce NOₓ and particulate emissions.