Job Description

Looking for a very challenging, yet rewarding role? How about marine construction?

Company Overview

Western Marine Construction, Inc. (WMC) is long-standing general contractor specializing in marine and heavy civil construction. As a highly functional and nimble small business, WMC provides construction services for all types of construction on or adjacent to the water to a vast array of public and private clients in Alaska, Washington, Oregon, and the Pacific. 

Founded in 1961, our approach begins with the core principles of safety, quality, and communication with our clients and project partners. These core principles support our goal of providing innovative ideas and techniques to improve the constructed product and reduce costs. With combined marine engineering and construction expertise, we are adaptable to the client’s needs providing comprehensive support from concept through the completion of construction.

As a growing and capable contractor, we are looking to hire a highly qualified and driven individual to join and grow as part of our team.

*Employer provides per diem and covers all housing and travel costs associated with remote projects. *

Essential Functions:

• Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes, and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers, and sub-contractors.
• Lead the planning and implementation of marine and heavy civil construction projects.
• Prepare and submit budget estimates, progress reports, or cost tracking reports.
• Facilitate the definition of project scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Define project tasks and resource requirements.
• Develop full scale project plans.
• Manage project budget.
• Plan and schedule project timelines.
• Track project deliverables using appropriate tools.
• Provide direction and support to project team.
• Quality assurance.
• Jobsite safety and compliance
• Monitor and report on progress of project to appropriate parties.
• Implement and manage project changes and interventions to achieve project outputs.
• Project evaluations and assessment of results.
• Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes, or other regulations.

Knowledge and Critical Skills/Expertise:

• Excellent planning and organizing skills.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• Execute the project according to the project plan.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ensure that project deliverables are on time, within budget and at the required level of quality.
• Skills such as CPM Scheduling, Time Management, Quality Control, Cost Control, and Submittal review, Purchase Orders, Change Orders and Subcontracts.
• Computer literacy is critical including advanced understanding of Excel, Word, Power Point, MS Projects or similar scheduling programs with the ability to learn new programs.
• Must be able to read and interpret engineering, architectural, other constructions drawings, and specifications.
• Implementation of corporate safety program and applicable safety regulations.
• Interpretation of building codes and standards.
• Implement and complete quality and inspections procedures.
• Excellent mathematical skills are required with the ability to perform quantity and material takeoffs from construction documents.
• Ability to be flexible and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Required Experience:

• 5 years of experience working as a Project Manager.
• Experience overseeing diverse projects.
• Thorough knowledge of construction materials and practices.
• Extensive knowledge of OSHA construction regulations.
• 2 years of experience in remote construction and rural logistics required.
• Experience with USACE, NAVFAC, or other federal contracting is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil, Mechanical, or Construction Engineering or related field is preferred.
• Experience with surveying and construction layout is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to maneuver around at various construction sites which may include climbing ladders, walking on roofs, and walking on uneven and/or slippery terrain.
• May require long periods of sitting, standing, and/or and working on computer.
• May require some travel- both by flying or driving.
• Must be able to visually inspect work projects at project sites and compare to specifications.
• Must be able to work onsite.
• May require working in extreme weather - heat, cold, etc.

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