Senior Project Manager

Senior Project ManagerJ.F. Brennan Company (Brennan) is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale marine and heavy civil infrastructure projects throughout the greater New England region. This position is based out of our North Kingstown, Rhode Island office and will support projects across the region. The Senior Project Manager will oversee the successful execution of complex marine construction projects performed on, below, and over water, including deep foundations, bridge construction, dock and barge terminal structures, dam construction, and railroad infrastructure.We are seeking a proven marine infrastructure leader with extensive experience managing high-risk, technically demanding projects involving marine logistics, heavy civil operations, and public infrastructure contracts.Responsibilities:Provide oversight for multiple marine and heavy civil infrastructure projectsLead 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 infrastructureMaintain full financial accountability for assigned projects, including cost control, forecasting, productivity tracking, and margin protection to ensure projects meet or exceed financial performance targetsProactively identify cost risks and implement corrective strategies to keep projects aligned with approved budgets and schedulesAbility 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 subcontractorsReview and approve submittals, engineered lift plans, marine work plans, and critical path schedulesMentor and develop project management staffBuild and maintain strong relationships with public and private owners including DOTs, USACE, PUDs, rail authorities, port authorities, and municipal agenciesSupport 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 developmentCollaborate with leadership on bid strategy, constructability reviews, pricing risk evaluation, and pursuit planningTravel to active job sites up to 80% based on project requirementsQualifications:Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical fieldMinimum 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 superstructuresDam construction or rehabilitationDock and barge terminal facilitiesRailroad infrastructure and rail bridge workDeep foundation systems and pile-supported structuresStrong working knowledge of marine construction methods and work performed from floating platformsExperience managing public infrastructure contracts with complex regulatory and safety requirementsAdvanced understanding of project management control systems including scheduling (Primavera P6 or MS Project), cost control, procurement, and value engineeringProven ability to lead large teams in technically challenging marine environmentsStrong negotiation, communication, and executive-level reporting skillsJ.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 Workplace in 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 safety and 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.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.