Project Manager

$100,000 - $150,000/Yr

Ballard Marine Construction - Washougal, WA

Full-time - Mid Level

Washougal, WA

Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

About the position

The Project Manager at Ballard Marine Construction plays a crucial role in supporting the private client book of business by providing planning, technical solutions, and ensuring operational excellence. This position involves leading key projects, serving as the primary estimator, and collaborating closely with the Area Manager or Operations Manager. The role requires significant travel, up to 75%, and is based out of the Bradenton, Florida office when not traveling. The ideal candidate will embody core attributes such as grit, teamwork, competitiveness, trustworthiness, and accountability, contributing to a culture of excellence within the company.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates specifications to plan procedures, starting and completion times, submittal requirements, and staffing requirements for each phase of construction.
• Confers with and directs supervisory personnel and subcontractors engaged in planning and executing work procedures, interpreting specifications, and coordinating various phases of construction to prevent delays.
• Confers with supervisory personnel and labor representatives to resolve complaints and grievances within the workforce.
• Collaborates with management, engineering personnel, inspectors, and suppliers to resolve construction problems and improve construction methods.
• Investigates problems and/or reported incidents; identifies and recommends solutions/alternatives as appropriate.
• Identifies project risks and makes recommendations for mitigation measures; maintains a project risk register.
• Inspects work in progress to ensure that workmanship conforms to specifications and adherence to construction schedules.
• Performs tasks maintaining all health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures and ensures all work is done in a manner which enhances the safety of the project.
• Uses appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule, and costs.
• Maintains and measures project schedule by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities, and resolving problems.
• Controls project costs by approving expenditures; administering subcontractor contracts.
• Controls project plan by reviewing design, specifications, and plan and schedule changes; recommending actions.
• Negotiates terms of agreements, drafts contracts, and obtains permits and licenses.
• Understands estimates and negotiates change orders.
• Prepares, negotiates, and approves invoicing per the contract.
• Creates, maintains, and submits various reports such as the Management of Cost to Complete report, Management of Work in Progress Report, and daily reports.
• Prepares project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends; recommending actions.
• May manage multiple small projects concurrently from a regional office, or one single larger project as the on-site project manager.
• Responsible for overseeing the work of field engineers, project engineers, general foreman, and superintendents.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering Management, Civil or Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years' experience in heavy civil, mechanical, marine, or underwater construction industries.
• Advanced knowledge of construction contracts, including general and special terms and conditions.
• Proven results in claims management and dispute resolution.
• Experience with Design-Build, EPC, ECI, CMAR, and other alternate procurement.
• Proficient in HCSS HeavyBid and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent technical writing and verbal skills.

Nice-to-haves

• OSHA 30 certification preferred.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off