Project Manager - Marine Construction

Kokosing ( is one of America’s 40 largest General Contractors and services a broad spectrum of clients in both the private and public business sectors. Kokosing’s services include heavy civil/industrial construction such as highways, bridges, underground utilities, water/wastewater facilities, and marine construction. For over 70 years, Kokosing has successfully attracted the most qualified technical personnel in the construction industry by offering visible challenges, superior quality, and attractive rewards. With over $2.8 billion in annual sales and a commitment to its workforce, Kokosing is the winning team.

Job Description

Kokosing Industrial’s Marine division is seeking a Project Manager (Heavy Marine Construction and/or Heavy Civil Construction) in the Mid‑Atlantic region, based in Baltimore, MD. The Project Manager will be responsible for managing all aspects of marine construction projects including providing technical expertise to estimating, participating in proposal preparation, labor and resource planning, scheduling, generating and reviewing project requirements, and taking a project from pre‑construction to final approval. Candidates could expect to spend significant time on marine vessels (boats, barges, etc.) on waterways throughout the Mid‑Atlantic region.

Please note: This role will require regular/extensive travel within the project geographic region (5‑7 months per year). For reference, Baltimore, MD is considered to be the central point of the territory. Overnight travel is to be expected – company will pay for the hotel accommodations with scheduled rotations as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of marine construction projects
• Overall responsibility for successful execution of the job within budget, schedule, and job cost
• Develop a project plan that meets client requirements and timeline
• Forecast budget and track expenditures
• Serve as primary contact with client
• Identify improvements in all systems, safety, project reporting, etc., including implementing plans that will yield more efficient dredging methods
• Assist with creation of post‑award client submittals and other deliverables
• Work with crewing team to coordinate all project logistics including vessel and crew needs
• Oversee procurement of project equipment and consumables
• Manage all third‑party subcontractors and rental companies in conjunction with Site Administrators
• Manage all mobilization efforts
• Oversee all required daily reporting
• Daily QC of production
• Continually monitor site conditions for change orders or modifications
• Drive cost control and manage budget tracking in conjunction with Finance
• Provide technical expertise to estimating to assist in the preparation of proposals
• Create cost and production estimates for bids
• Regularly track project milestones
• Identify potential conflicts or delays in the project timeline and work to resolve
• Manage resources needed to successfully complete the project
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory agencies
• Creates and improves SOPs

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Acts as a leader and mentor to other staff and new marine staff, providing training and coaching on administrative duties

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management preferred or equivalent technical training and related experience
• 3+ years with specific project management experience in marine construction or heavy civil projects
• Technical understanding of construction and maintenance of marine vessels
• Demonstrated knowledge of scheduling including the ability to monitor progress to schedule and adhering to strict deadlines
• Self‑motivated team player with a strong work ethic
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to operate small marine vessels preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook), with the ability to learn new software programs
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, along with demonstrated ability to manage and function in a team of varied disciplines
• Understand and interpret safety laws and company policies/standards
• Knowledge of construction equipment and techniques, drawings, specifications, building materials, and required standards
• OSHA 30
• 40‑Hour EM 385‑1‑1
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Hypack and/or other Survey software preferred

Kokosing offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, life, and disability insurance, paid time off and a 401(k) plan.

Expected annual salary range for this position is: $110,000‑$160,000

This compensation range is specific to the job level and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to: education, experience, licensure, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. The range has been created in good faith based on information known to Kokosing at the time of the posting. Compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each case. This salary range does not include any potential incentive pay or benefits, however, such information will be provided separately when appropriate.

Kokosing is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action federal and state contractor. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.