Construction Manager - Senior Level - Maritime Experience

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 with experience in maritime, port, harbor projects to join our Norfolk office.  This role will manage the systematic and consistent supervision of clients, people, processes, resources, and projects for the mutual success or our clients, practices, and company. 

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 3rd year in a row, Moffatt & Nichol is Ranked #1 in Engineering News-Record for Marine & Port Facilities in the U.S. Additionally, our firm consistently ranks in the Top 100 Pure Designers in the US and the Top 50 Designers in International Markets. 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. 

• Provide oversight and management of the scope of work, budget, and schedule for the project, including risk and change management
• Provide overall management of the project team during planning, design, construction, testing, acceptance and turn-over of the project,
• Perform coordination and communication with Client, contractors, engineers, Project Managers, and other professionals during the construction phase of projects
• Monitors projects for quality, efficiency, and adherence to various programs, budgetary, and legal requirements
• Lead all phases of project management, including program development, budgeting, planning & design, preconstruction, project implementation, project oversight and project closure
• 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 PM's with others
• With support from Federal Contracts team, prepare critical agreements including scope, schedule, fees, and terms and conditions and communicate to project team members; review and authorize agreements; review and approve subconsultant agreements
• Provide direction to and monitoring of your 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, Coastal, Ocean, Environmental or Construction Management; required
• Professional Engineer License (PE); required
• 15+ years of experience in Civil Engineering, Program Management, and Construction Management; required
• 10+ years of experience with NAVFAC projects: required
• Ability to grow and maintain relationships with US government clients and specifically the Department of Defense including USACE, NAVFAC and USAF/AFCEC clients; preferred
• Knowledge of accounting principles, including budgeting and forecasting
• Handle multiple tasks under pressure and prioritize responsibilities
• Experience with business and strategic pla