Senior Project Manager

Responsibilities:

Provide oversight for multiple marine and heavy civil infrastructure projects

Lead project teams in the planning and execution of deep foundation systems, pile driving operations (land and over water), cofferdams, sheet piling, bridge structures, dam construction, dock structures, barge terminals, and railroad infrastructure

Maintain full financial accountability for assigned projects, including cost control, forecasting, productivity tracking, and margin protection to ensure projects meet or exceed financial performance targets

Proactively identify cost risks and implement corrective strategies to keep projects aligned with approved budgets and schedules

Ability to develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules to support successful project execution.

Capability to collaborate with project managers, field teams, and stakeholders to ensure schedules remain accurate and aligned with project objectives.

Lead contract administration including change management, claims mitigation, and negotiations with owners and subcontractors

Review and approve submittals, engineered lift plans, marine work plans, and critical path schedules

Mentor and develop project management staff

Build and maintain strong relationships with public and private owners including DOTs, USACE, PUDs, rail authorities, port authorities, and municipal agencies

Support and actively contribute to business development efforts by identifying new project opportunities, assisting with strategic pursuits, participating in client meetings, and supporting estimating and proposal development

Collaborate with leadership on bid strategy, constructability reviews, pricing risk evaluation, and pursuit planning

Travel to active job sites up to 80% based on project requirements

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical field

Minimum 10 years of experience managing marine or heavy civil infrastructure projects (commercial or residential construction experience alone is not sufficient)

Demonstrated leadership experience on projects involving:

Bridge substructures and superstructures

Dam construction or rehabilitation

Dock and barge terminal facilities

Railroad infrastructure and rail bridge work

Deep foundation systems and pile-supported structures

Strong working knowledge of marine construction methods and work performed from floating platforms

Experience managing public infrastructure contracts with complex regulatory and safety requirements

Advanced understanding of project management control systems including scheduling (Primavera P6 or MS Project), cost control, procurement, and value engineering

Proven ability to lead large teams in technically challenging marine environments

Strong negotiation, communication, and executive-level reporting skills

Who is Brennan?
J.F. Brennan Company, Inc. (Brennan) is a 100-year-old, family-owned company that specializes in water-based environmental remediation and marine construction headquartered in La Crosse, WI that offers our employees growth, challenging work, empowerment, and meaningful work. Brennan is known for tackling complex maritime projects, providing unique solutions through teamwork and collaboration, and maintaining a family-orientated culture.

Why choose us?

We are a company voted by our employees as a certified Great Place to Work, and recognized by Fortune magazine as a Best Workplacein Construction.

Our culture sets us apart. We strive to make our company the best possible place to work. We work hard to continue to build a culture in which every individual is important and the key to our success.

Our focus on safetyand quality is unmatched in the industry, and our ability to innovate has enabled us to succeed.

We are a family-focused company and are determined to provide a rewarding career that offers above-average compensation.

We offer an industry-leading benefits package. We are proud to offer our employees and their families group health, dental and vision insurance plans, 401(K) program with generous matching, annual bonus eligibility and profit-sharing program.

Compensation:

The salary range varies based on experience and the level of project management responsibilities assigned. Candidates will be assessed during the interview process and aligned with a level that matches their skills and qualifications. Compensation typical ranges from $101,000 to $180,000 depending on experience, with additional opportunities for bonuses and benefits.

J.F. Brennan Company, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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