Job Details

Company Overview

Turnagain Marine is a leader in the Alaskan heavy marine construction market. Our projects range from freight piers, container ship terminals and cruise ship berths to municipal marinas and private infrastructure. Turnagain values high performing professionals that want to achieve great results and attempts to combine efficient engineering, constructible solutions, and quality workmanship to deliver high value projects.

The Turnagain team is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support heavy civil marine construction projects in remote Alaska. This role requires strong leadership, hands-on project execution, planning, and extensive coordination with government clients, subcontractors, and field teams. The position will require the incumbent to be on-site at a remote Alaska marine construction site more than 50% of the time during the summer construction season.

The immediate project need involves heavy civil marine construction in a challenging and remote environment for a federal client. The work requires a high level of technical competence, logistical coordination, and operational discipline.

Position Overview

The Project Manager will be responsible for planning, executing, and closing heavy civil and marine construction projects in compliance with contract requirements, safety standards, and quality expectations. This role includes direct coordination with USACE representatives and requires a strong working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FARs).

Key Responsibilities

· Serve as the primary point of contact between Turnagain Marine Construction field personnel, USACE field personnel, subcontractors, and the home office.

· Manage day-to-day execution of heavy civil and marine construction work in remote Alaska locations.

· Ensure compliance with contract requirements, FARs, and USACE quality and documentation standards, and strongly advocate for safety.

· Plan and manage remote logistics including labor, equipment, materials, barging, and marine assets.

· Coordinate marine operations, including vessel scheduling, tides, weather constraints, and access limitations.

· Oversee subcontractor procurement, scope development, performance, and compliance.

· Implement and manage project Quality Control (QC) programs, including inspections, testing, and documentation.

· Track project cost, schedule, and progress; identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.

· Prepare and review submittals, RFIs, change proposals, progress reports, and pay applications.

· Support project safety programs and ensure compliance with EM 385-1-1 and project-specific safety requirements.

Required Qualifications

· Minimum 3–5 years of project management experience in heavy civil and/or marine construction.

· Demonstrated experience working on USACE construction projects.

· Strong working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FARs).

· Experience managing projects in remote or logistically challenging environments, preferably Alaska.

· Proven background in marine logistics, including barges, vessels, and waterfront operations.

· Experience implementing and managing Quality Control programs on federal construction contracts.

· Demonstrated ability to manage subcontractors and multiple concurrent work scopes.

· Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

· Ability and willingness to work primarily on-site at a remote Alaska project location.

Preferred Qualifications

· Experience working in Alaska or other remote environments

· Familiarity with USACE EM 385-1-1 safety requirements.

· Experience with Primavera P6 or similar scheduling software.

· Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.

· Demonstrated experience managing projects valued at $60 million or greater

Work Environment & Schedule

This position requires significant time on-site at a remote Alaska marine construction project. The role may involve extended work hours, outdoor work in variable and sometimes extreme weather conditions, and coordination across multiple time zones.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range: $100,000 – $150,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Turnagain Marine Construction offers a competitive benefits package which may include per diem, travel support, company-provided housing while on-site, health insurance, retirement benefits, and paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Turnagain Marine Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.