Project Manager

WHO WE ARE

Marine Solutions is expanding our operations to Virginia Beach, Virginia and we’re actively looking for a Project Manager who is passionate about contributing to our mission to provide excellent services to our clients. Join us in this exciting phase of our journey. 

Marine Solutions is a specialized marine engineering and construction firm serving clients in the government (federal, state, local), transportation, energy, industrial, water, and commercial markets. We inspect, design, and build bridges and waterfront infrastructure worldwide that protect and enrich our communities. 

Our recognition as one of the Best Places to Work in Kentucky for six consecutive years reflects our unwavering commitment to nurturing and empowering our people. We prioritize personal and professional development, providing opportunities for continuous learning and growth. Collaboration and open communication are at the core of our culture, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every individual’s voice is valued. Investing in our employees not only enhances their potential but also contributes to our collective success. 

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Project Manager position has authority, responsibility, and accountability for ensuring assigned projects are executed professionally and in a timely and safe manner. To fulfill these obligations, a Project Manager must satisfy contractual requirements, internal procedures and standards, and established financial performance metrics.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

•    Responsible for projects of varying size and complexity from inception to completion.
•    Takes an active role in contract negotiations, project planning, project quality and project profitability.
•    Oversees project budgets.
•    Responsible for project schedules and timely completion of projects.
•    Ensures accurate client billings and monitors outstanding accounts receivable.
•    Directs and/or performs field inspection and evaluation of structures in compliance with established procedures and standards.
•    Directs and/or performs testing of materials, interprets test results, and incorporates results into reports to ensure project specification compliance.
•    Directs and/or performs complex engineering computations involving conventional engineering practices.
•    Directs and/or performs the preparation of comprehensive engineering documents including inspection reports, design plans and specifications.
•    Directs and supervises the work of engineers, technicians, drafters, and administrative staff.
•    Leads internal and external project meetings and works to actively resolve project issues.
•    Provides leadership in client management, proposal preparation, project scoping and estimating project costs.
•    Actively maintains meaningful relationships with clients.
•    Actively promotes a safe work culture while upholding and enforcing safety standards.
 

YOU WILL NEED

• Strong technical knowledge, experience, and capabilities in area of practice.
• Strong proficiency in computer assisted engineering and office software and equipment.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) in the English language.
• High level ability to define problems, collect/interpret data, evaluate facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• High level leadership and organizational skills.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree and/or master’s degree in civil, structural or ocean engineering from an accredited four-year university.
• A minimum of 8 years of relevant engineering experience.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

•    Professional Engineer (PE)
•    Valid US Driver’s License
 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

•    ADCI Commercial Diver
•    FHWA-NHI #130055 – Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges
•    FHWA-NHI #130053 – Bridge Inspection Refresher
•    FHWA-NHI #130078 – Fracture Critical Inspection Techniques for Steel Bridges
•    FHWA-NHI #130087 – Ancillary Highway Structures
•    FHWA-NHI #130091 – Underwater Bridge Inspection
•    Structural Engineer (SE)
•    SPRAT Rope Access Technician
•    OSHA 30 Hour Construction Safety Course
•    NASBLA Boater Safety Course
•    First Aid, CPR & O2 Provider
•    TWIC Card
•    Valid US Passport
•    Commercial DOT Medical Card
 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, WORK ENVIRONMENT & SAFETY

The duties of this position require the employee to regularly sit, stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear. This position may require the employee to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required for this position inc