Project Director S

As an Project Operations Sponsor, you will work with various Project Management team members from different projects to manage the overall performance for marine infrastructure construction projects and have direct client relations responsibility. You will also provide oversight of the estimation and complete project management of multiple project teams.

Other common names for this role: Project Director, Sponsor, Senior Project Manager, Project Executive

Weeks Marine's vast reach and deep expertise, combined with the sheer size and diversity of its equipment fleet, enables the company to serve as a one-stop shop for clients in both the private and governmental sectors, providing exceptional customer service, environmental sensitivity, operational efficiency, and a long-standing commitment to safety. Weeks Marine is headquartered in Cranford, New Jersey, and manages a network of regional offices in Louisiana, Texas, Hawaii, Guam, Ontario, and Nova Scotia.

This position will be based out of Weeks Construction NE region.

DHO is located in Cranford, NJ.

One of the many things that makes Weeks/Kiewit's culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member

* Leads all aspects of Weeks/Kiewit's safety culture and a commitment to Nobody Gets Hurt.

* Assists and supports Executive leadership with strategy development and business initiatives within the organization.

* Provides oversight and senior management for multiple construction teams through the preconstruction and construction process.

* Provide Strategic plans for new business opportunities and fosters new client relationships.

* Serves as the primary client relationship manager, who builds long-term relationships with new and existing clients to generate new business opportunities.

* Oversight and Collaboration during the Preconstruction, Estimating, and proposal development process for new and existing business opportunities.

* Leads Contract negotiations, solutions and development

* Involvement in the community and industry as an influential leader through participation in organizations and memberships.

* Senior Management responsibility for the project performance: financial, schedule, client relations.

* Ensures that staffing resources are sufficient on projects and assists in employee development, recruiting, retention.

* Ability to travel and relocate as needed

* 15+ years' experience in the civil infrastructure construction market, preferred marine infrastructure.

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering; Construction Management; Business, OR similar type experience in a related position that provides knowledge and experience required for this position

* Prior experience serving as Project Manager, Design Manager, Director of Estimating, or Project Director of construction teams, where responsibilities include construction, engineering, estimating, contracts management, and client relations

* Knowledge of commercial construction standards including scheduling, contracts, coordinating and managing all disciplines and subcontractors

* Excellent communication and leadership skills

* Competent in the use of computer software applications used for project control and administration, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Outlook

* Staff Management

* Project Management

* Business Process Management

* Business Administration

* Public Speaking and Presentations

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