Dredging Safety Manager Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Requisition ID: 181593
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Weeks Marine - Dredging
Department: Operational Finance
Market: Marine
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
As a Financial Manager, you will lead a team of finance professionals. You and your team will support multiple projects in accounting and finance related functions. You'll serve as a trusted advisor to both operations managers and executive management. The Finance Manager position requires strong leadership skills, relentless ambition for continuous improvement, and polished technical and soft skills.
District Overview
Weeks Marine Dredging Division'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. The Dredging district office is based out of Covington Louisiana. Week's parent company, Kiewit, is a full-service engineering and construction solutions provider operating across North America. Our experience and expertise span all aspects of power generation and delivery, OGC, and large scale infrastructure projects. As part of Kiewit, we are integrated with 135 years of construction and engineering experience that provides holistic solutions, differentiating our team from the rest of the industry.
We are an innovative team that prides itself on excellence through continuous improvement and an unwavering commitment to deliver for our clients. Our staff collaborates with Kiewit's vast internal network of resources that span heavy civil and infrastructure, vertical and commercial buildings, mining, as well our oil and gas and power generation markets, to drive safe and cost-effective solutions that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit's legacy of excellence
Location
This position will be in Covington, Louisiana but will be expected to visit projects and their teams on an as-needed basis, potentially up to 25%.
Responsibilities
• Analyze and effectively communicate financial results of projects to upper-level management.
• Earn trust, credibility, and buy-in of processes from Operations team to create better cohesion and clear communication within the organization.
• Train, develop, and grow a team of finance professionals.
• Develop and maintain budget and cost reports, earned value analyses, and project profit projections.
• Assist in the tracking of project change orders and development of projections.
• Assist project managers with development of project procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement throughout the organization and is a proponent for positive change.
• Effectively use the right data, reports, and tools for risk analysis and benchmarking.
• Review all project and estimate cash flows, contract terms, and change orders in detail for financial risks and opportunities.
• Understand the needs of the organization and bring in high quality talent.
Qualifications
• 5-10 years of financial/data analysis or public accounting experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, and/or an equivalent degree
• Proven track record of successfully developing or managing a team
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel
• Effective communication (both oral and written), organization, and interpersonal skills. Strong organizational, problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to balance multiple tasks and responsibilities
• High level of professionalism and standards
• Must be able to freely access all parts of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments
• Travel may be required for this position (up to 25%)
Other Requirements:

• 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.
There's no limit to what you'll work on at Weeks Marine. With marine construction and dredging projects across North America, you'll be challenged and have more opportunities to grow from Day One.
At Weeks Marine, you'll develop multidiscipline capabilities to grow your knowledge of marine infrastructure construction, waterway maintenance and creation, tunneling and other environmental coastal protection projects - all while helping people across the globe live better.
If you're looking for a career that can take you places, look no further.