Equipment Project Manager - Dredging

Job Description: 

The Equipment Manager manages daily operations for the equipment procurement, inventory management and maintenance function.

Essential Job Functions: 

• Manage the procurement, installation, and commissioning of dredging equipment for capital and maintenance dredging projects
• Develop and implement project plans and schedules
• Oversee the work of contractors and suppliers
• Monitor and report on project progress and budget
• Tracks the records, licenses, inspections, warranties and service agreements for dredging equipment and tools
• Ensure that all projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards
• Identify and evaluate new dredging technologies
• Recommend dredging equipment for specific projects
• Conduct training on dredging equipment operation and maintenance
• Identify Safety hazards and implement engineered solutions

 Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management or a related field 
• 5 + years of experience in dredging equipment project management
• Strong knowledge of dredging equipment and operations
• Excellent project management and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Certifications/Licenses: 

Valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record  

TWIC

Physical Requirements:

Ability to navigate project sites, which may include walking, climbing, and/or bending 

Ability to remain stationary in seated position for long periods of time  

Ability to navigate around office to use equipment as needed  

Light lifting (up to 15 lbs.) as needed 

Additional Duties:

This job description does not cover the full duties, activities, functions, and responsibilities of this position. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time according to the sole and absolute discretion of Weeks Marine, Inc., with or without notice.  

Equal Employment Opportunity:   

Weeks Marine, Inc. and all its subsidiaries and affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers and prohibit unlawful discrimination, hostility, harassment, and retaliation.       

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, disability, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance or regulation.    

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.      

About Us:  

Established in 1919, Weeks Marine, Inc. is one of the largest marine, dredging and tunneling contractors in North America and has successfully completed projects throughout North and South America, from inland waterways to offshore sites in the Pacific and the Atlantic. Weeks Marine has three key divisions – Construction, Dredging and Marine Services – which are bolstered by three major subsidiaries, Healy Tibbitts Builders, Inc., McNally International, Inc. and North American Aggregates.   

Weeks Marine’s vast reach and deep expertise, combined with the sheer size and diversity of its equipment fleet, enables the company to serve as a one-stop shop for clients in both the private and governmental sectors, providing exceptional customer service, environmental sensitivity, operational efficiency, and a long-standing commitment to safety. Weeks Marine is headquartered in Cranford, New Jersey, and manages a network of regional offices in Louisiana, Texas, Hawaii, Guam, Ontario, and Nova Scotia.