Job Description
Job Description
Salary : $85K - $110K
Ready to Take the Next Step in Your Career to Project Management?
Curtin Maritime offers hands-on field training designed to equip you with the leadership, management, and problem-solving skills essential for success. Our comprehensive training and coaching programs are tailored to develop exceptional project managers who lead with confidence and competence.
Efficiency. Innovation. Integrity. These are our 3 Pillars. At Curtin Maritime, these core values are the framework for safe performance and operational excellence; proof of these pillars is evident in our people and our fleet. For 25 years, Curtin Maritime has been an industry leader in quality maritime solutions. We are a dynamic Marine Construction and Marine Transportation company experiencing rapid growth. Our team provides customers with a complete suite of maritime solutions, allowing us the incredible opportunity to work on unique projects in some of the most amazing places on earth.
THIS ROLE :
The Project Engineer is the leader responsible for all aspects of production & survey within our dredging projects including providing technical / operational expertise to the operations team. This includes the oversight of all surveys to both the operations team and the admin team. In addition, the Project Engineer administers project survey requirements from completion to final approval. The Project Engineer directs all dig strategy with the dredge management team. The Project Engineer is also responsible assisting the Project Manager in establishing, maintaining and performing all duties required to provide administrative support for dredging project jobsites.
- This role follows a 2 week on / 2 week off rotational schedule. This role will require travel to different projects sites and our corporate HQ / shipyard in Long Beach, CA
WHAT YOULL DO :
Manage all survey assetsDevelop dig strategy with project managementAnalyze survey data to advise / plan daily dredge planResponsible for all technical / operational aspects of survey in the assigned project within the guidelines set by the Project Manager and customerGenerate daily survey related deliverables and discuss survey results with Project Manager and crewPerform survey related calculationsDefine, generate, and review project requirements documentation within defined scopeDevelop work plans and hazard analysis to ensure safety and efficiencyResolve of engineering, material and planning issuesEnsure implementation of improved engineering processesWork with purchasing department on vessel specific purchases needed which includes sourcing from appropriate vendors and arranging the shipmentTrack, analyze and generate reports of project progress and productivityEnsure compliance with all relevant regulatory agenciesCalibrate, troubleshoot & maintain survey and vessel positioning systemsWHO YOU ARE :
Certifications and Other Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (any discipline) or Construction Management preferred.1+ years dredging experience as a Project Engineer or similar roleUSACE Construction Quality Management for Contractors (CQM-C) CertificationRMS competency and ability to update daily reports for clientsOSHA 30Primavera P6 CertificationDevelop SOPs for survey and engineering teamUnderstanding of pump dynamics, velocities, pipeline routes, and booster placements.Draft and update project schedules in conjunction with Quality Control ManagerGenerates volumes for pay applicationsProvides survey updates for client meetings and can act as lead for client meetings in absence of PM or QCMProficient in setting up survey equipment such as GPS positioning on tugs and dredge, base stations, and tide gauges with no assistance.Able to calibrate a survey boat by manipulating settings, verifying equipment communication, perform bar checks, etc.Ability to interpret project plans and specs to produce survey deliverables with minimal assistance.Develops and maintains master volume sheets for projects recording dig / pay, volume remaining, shoaling, slopes, etc.Plans out and coordinates all acceptance, progress, and third-party surveys.Competent in drafting contract RFIsAssists in scheduling & staffing of field engineersAbility to fill in as Project Manager as neededHandles auxiliary management duties when needed such as client interface, fueling appointments, delay troubleshooting, and subcontractor management.Document and produce data / write ups for change orders, differing site conditions, REAs, etc.Generates and submits pay applications in conjunction with Quality Control ManagerSet up and deploy new dredging and survey equipmentAnalyze geotechnical dataDevelop production estimates for bidsActs as a leader and mentor to other Project Engineers & Field Engineers, providing training and coaching on engineering and survey dutiesComputer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office desktop programs, especially MS ExcelSkilled with AutoCAD, Hypack and / or other Survey softwareAbility to operate small marine vessels preferredTechnical understanding of construction and maintenance of marine vesselsAbility to read and understand technical manuals and drawings, ABS, USCG rulesValid Drivers License with clean driving record requiredValid TWICAptitudes
Experience in identifying and anticipating design / production work sequence conflicts required.Excellent written and oral communication skills requiredDemonstrated knowledge of scheduling, possess an ability to monitor progress to schedule and adhere to strict deadlines requiredWillingness and ability to spend time onboard the vessel going up and down staircases and vertical ladders requiredStrong negotiation skills both verbal and writtenWork outside as well as inside in an office environment.Must meet fit for duty requirements upon job offer (pre-employment physical and drug test)The employee must meet physical requirements including but not limited to, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing up / down ladders and stairs, negotiating uneven and moving surfacesThe employee must meet physical requirements including but not limited to, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing up / down ladders and stairs, negotiating uneven and moving surfacesMust be comfortable entering tanks and other confined spacesAbility to lift up to 50 pounds unassistedAdditional Requirements
Rotational 2 weeks on and 2 weeks offWillingness to travel to project sites or Long Beach yard as needed.Ability to work on tight deadlines for project needs outside normal business hours.At Curtin Maritime, were committed not only to professional development but also to work-life balance. Our management team benefits from a consistent, even-time schedule, competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package.
Join us and take the next step toward realizing your full potential. Apply today.
What we offer :
Competitive CompensationGenerous benefits package including :Medical
DentalVisionShort-term DisabilityAD&D / Life Insurance401k (with company match)Additional option to elect incremental Life Insurance for employee and dependents, and choice to elect Health and / or Dependent Flexible Spending Account.Curtin Maritime is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
