Construction Manager - Senior Level - Maritime Industry

Moffatt & Nichol specializes in large complex waterfront infrastructure projects and is recognized as one of the worldwide leaders in this field.  We are actively looking for a Senior Construction Manager to partner with our Long Beach/Costa Mesa office. This role will manage the systematic and consistent supervision of clients, people, processes, resources, and construction projects in the Port / Maritime industry in Southern California. 

About Moffatt & Nichol:  

Moffatt & Nichol is a leading U.S.-based global infrastructure advisor specializing in the planning and design of facilities that shape and serve our coastlines, harbors and rivers, as well as an innovator in the transportation complexities associated with the movement of freight. For the 2nd year in a row, Moffatt & Nichol is ranked Engineering News-Record #1 for Marine & Port Facilities and Top 20 in Transportation. We were also named Southeast Design Firm of the Year 2023. 

Moffatt & Nichol's professional staff includes engineers, planners, scientists and architects who serve our global client base from offices in Europe, North America, Latin America, and the Pacific Rim. The firm provides clients worldwide with customized service and a level of excellence that have become the firm’s hallmark in several primary practice areas – ports and harbors; coastal, environmental and water resources; urban waterfronts and marinas; transportation, bridges and rail; inspection and rehabilitation; and energy. 

Duties and responsibilities: 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. 

• Track and coordinate resource needs projects, clients, and practices
• Perform difficult administrative and complex technical work in directing project management, coordination, and observation of public and private improvement projects for clients
• Perform coordination and communication with client, general public, contractors, engineers, project managers, and other professionals during the design and construction phases of projects
• Monitors projects for quality, efficiency, and adherence to various programs, budgetary, and legal requirements
• Manages critical project construction budgets and administers associated payments to consultants, contractors and vendors
• Administers approval of project payments, change orders, shop drawings/submittals, and other administrative duties for critical projects
• Review plans and contract documents for critical projects
• Provide technical assistance and solutions and field engineering for critical projects
• Responsible for oversight of the team and potentially approval for changes on projects, construction plans, bid documents, technical specifications and construction cost estimates
• Schedule and lead critical project meetings and assist project and construction managers 
• Represent Moffatt & Nichol in communications with clients for critical projects 
• Provide direction to and monitoring of the team, utilizing experience to resolve scope, design, and other challenges ensuring adherence to all standards, QA/QC processes, and other policies related to project execution and management

Other duties: 

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering; required
• Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Project Management, or related subject; preferred
• Professional Engineer License (PE); preferred
• 15+ years of experience in Construction Management of large scale project in the port and maritime industry; required
• Academy of Coastal, Ocean, Port & Navigation Engineers (ACOPNE) certification in the Port Engineering category; preferred
• Strong leadership and team building and engagement skills as well as excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Self-motivated, engaged, team-oriented, and strategic thinking with the ability to work independently under minimal supervision
• Intermediate knowledge of accounting principles, including budgeting and forecasting
• Handle multiple tasks under pressure and prioritize responsibilities
• Possession of or eligibility to obtain a Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC)
• Availability and willingness to travel
• All new hires will be required to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check in compliance with NIST 800-171
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