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TIC Marine & Heavy Civil - Project Manager

Location: Jacksonville, FL, US

Kievitel is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead complex marine and heavy civil construction projects within our TIC Marine & Heavy Civil District. Based in Jacksonville, FL, this role will oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale infrastructure projects, including bridges, deep foundations, rail systems, and concrete structures. The ideal candidate brings extensive field leadership experience, a strong foundation in construction engineering, and a proven ability to manage multi-phase, high-value projects.

Responsibilities:

• Lead planning and execution of multiple concurrent marine and heavy civil construction projects, ensuring adherence to Kiewit's safety, quality, schedule, and financial performance standards.
• Provide operational leadership and mentorship to project superintendents and field teams, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate closely with estimating teams to develop competitive bids and detailed cost estimates for complex marine and civil scopes, including deep foundations, pile driving, and concrete structures.
• Manage project controls, including scheduling, forecasting, and cost tracking, to ensure alignment with project goals and district performance metrics.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, representing TIC and Kiewit professionally in contract negotiations, change management, and project delivery.
• Oversee the execution of marine and civil scopes such as cofferdams, bulkheads, bridge erection, and heavy concrete placements, ensuring technical excellence and compliance.
• Ensure strict adherence to environmental regulations, safety protocols, and quality standards across all phases of project delivery.
• Support district-level business development initiatives by identifying opportunities, contributing to strategic growth planning, and assisting in proposal development.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and subcontractor teams to ensure timely delivery of materials, equipment, and services.
• Monitor project performance indicators and proactively implement corrective actions to mitigate risks and drive successful outcomes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent industry experience will be considered.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in heavy civil and marine construction, with a strong track record in bridge, port, rail, and waterfront infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated success managing large-scale projects (up to $2B), including DOT, public works, and private sector clients.
• Deep technical expertise in marine and civil scopes such as pile driving, deep foundations, concrete placement, cofferdams, and steel/concrete girder erection.
• Proficient in estimating and bidding complex civil projects, with a strong command of cost analysis, takeoffs, and proposal development.
• Advanced skills in project scheduling, resource planning, and construction management tools (e.g., Primavera P6, HCSS, HeavyBid).
• Proven leadership in directing multidisciplinary teams, subcontractors, and field operations with a focus on safety, quality, and performance.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and client-facing abilities, with a collaborative approach to problem-solving and decision-making.

Working Conditions:

Regular, reliable attendance. Work productively and meet deadlines timely. Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment. Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies. Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required. May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.