Senior Dredge Project Manager leading large-scale, complex dredging projects from preconstruction through closeout at Curtin Maritime. Overseeing execution, financial performance, and mentoring teams within the dredging portfolio.
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end execution of Curtin Maritime dredging projects from award through final acceptance
Manage multiple concurrent projects or large complex programs with full accountability for schedule, budget, safety, and quality
Serve as primary client interface and represent Curtin Maritime at all project meetings
Oversee mobilization, execution, and demobilization planning and logistics
Proactively identify change orders, differing site conditions, claims, and REAs and lead negotiations with clients
Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost controls in coordination with Finance
Monitor production rates, equipment utilization, and labor efficiency to maximize margin performance
Track project KPIs including productivity, safety performance, and schedule adherence
Lead recovery plans for at-risk projects
Coordinate closely with Dredge Superintendents, Port Captains, Engineers, Crewing, HSSE, Survey, Yard Operations, and Field Teams
Manage subcontractors, equipment vendors, and third-party service providers
Oversee daily reporting, production tracking, and quality control documentation
Ensure compliance with USACE, regulatory, environmental, and contractual requirements
Provide senior-level technical expertise to Estimating during bid development
Support production planning, means and methods development, and constructability reviews
Review dredge plans, survey data, production reports, and technical deliverables
Participate in post-project reviews and lessons learned initiatives
Mentor Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Field Engineers
Support training initiatives and SOP development across dredging operations
Promote Curtin’s safety culture and operational standards
Act as a senior leader within the Marine Construction group
Requirements
10+ years of Project Management experience in dredging, marine construction, or heavy civil marine work
8+ years of direct dredging project leadership strongly preferred
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management preferred
USACE Construction Quality Management for Contractors (CQM-C) Certification preferred
OSHA 30 and EM 385-1-1 preferred
Primavera P6 scheduling experience preferred
Strong working knowledge of dredge operations, marine equipment, survey workflows, and production planning
Proven ability to manage complex dredging programs with minimal oversight
Strong understanding of marine construction logistics and vessel operations
Experience managing project controls, CPM schedules, and cost forecasting
Ability to interpret survey data, drawings, and production reports
Working knowledge of RMS, AutoCAD, Hypack or similar survey platforms preferred
Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in field and office environments
Strong negotiation and client relationship management skills
High accountability mindset with ownership of outcomes
Strong communication skills across executive, field, and client stakeholders
Ability to work onboard vessels and in active marine construction environments
Ability to climb ladders, access barges, and navigate industrial job sites
Must meet fit-for-duty requirements including physical and drug screening
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as needed.
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Short-term Disability
AD&D/Life Insurance
401k (with company match)
Additional option to elect incremental Life Insurance for employee and dependents
Choice to elect Health and/or Dependent Flexible Spending Account.
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