Project Director

Job Description

Job Description

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Project Director is responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and completion of Callan Marine’s dredging projects. This role manages and collaborates with not only Callan’s internal team, but also, subcontractors, and other professionals to ensure all aspects of a project are completed on time and within budget. The Project Director must have strong delegation skills, communications skills, organizational skills, and collaboration skills to manage large teams and multiple projects simultaneously.

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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION 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.

PREFERRED SKILLS

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation.

The individual must also be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work or visit within areas where it is required. This includes hard hat, safety glasses, life vest, respirators, ear plugs, steel toed shoes, personal flotation devices (PFD’s), or other protective equipment as required by the work performed and location the work is being done.

In addition, the employee must also be capable of:

• Walking, stepping, climbing, or otherwise moving from one location on the job site to another, which may be of varying heights and access parameters.
• Standing, stooping, twisting, bending, crouching, kneeling, squatting, climbing, or sitting repetitively and/or for long periods of time.
• Repetitive movements by feet, shoulders, arms, wrists, hands and back in performance of work.
• Must be able to lift and carry 30lbs individually. Anything greater than 30lbs and up to 60lbs will require additional lifting means.
• Must be able to push and pull at peak force of 150lbs.
• Climbing stairs and/or vertical ladders of a height of 6ft or greater.
• Working in confined work areas and/or elevated heights.
• Adapting to temperature changes, outdoor conditions, and prolonged exposure to dusty, wet, or humid conditions, loud noises, and vibration.

The Company expects and requires all employees to observe and fulfill all safety responsibilities as outlined in workplace safety training, and actively work toward maintaining a safe workplace. Failure to do so can result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. Regular attendance and punctuality are required of all employees.

Callan Marine, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of and will not be discriminated against based on gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, disability status, genetic information, or any other protected category.

Callan Marine, Ltd. reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. Employment at Callan Marine, Ltd. is on an “at-will” basis. Employment security cannot be guaranteed for or by any employee.