Sr Project Manager Richmond, VA

At Ballard, you won’t just manage projects you’ll lead some of the most challenging and technically exciting marine and underwater work happening in North America. Our teams are smart, driven, and deeply committed to excellence. We protect our culture fiercely because it’s what sets us apart: grit, accountability, respect, and a strong sense of comradery from the field to the executive level.

If you want to be part of a company where your expertise matters, your ideas are heard, and your impact is felt every day, Ballard is that place. Here, high performers thrive, talent is recognized, and you get out exactly what you put in. If this resonates with you, you might be exactly who we’re looking for .

The Senior Project Manager oversees major heavy civil, marine, and underwater construction projects, providing advanced leadership in planning, estimating, technical execution, risk management, and operational excellence. This role serves as the senior estimator and project lead on complex, high-value projects, supporting the Area Manager and Operations Manager while ensuring strategic alignment with company objectives.

This role is project-based with the full intention of transitioning to permanent employment after the project concludes in 2027. As the Senior Project Manager for a major marine/civil project in Hopewell, VA, you will oversee all phases of construction with a strong focus on complex pile driving and deep foundation work. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, serve as the primary client liaison, and ensure safe, compliant, and cost-effective project execution on a high-profile regional initiative.

• Grit and Resiliency - We dig deep to figure out how to make things happen no matter how impossible it seems. We never give up. We take on challenges that nobody else can; or will.
• Comradery and Inspirational - We are a hard‑working team of likeminded individuals working toward a common goal. We regularly celebrate wins and like to have fun whether at work or  come together each day looking for ways to instill life and energy into the world around us.
• Driven and Competitive - We love competition. We love to win and love to learn when we lose. Not getting the job done is not an option. We are obsessed to do our best and we do what it takes to win.
• Trustworthy and Respectful - We are passionate about honesty, authenticity and transparency. No lies. No drama. No politics. We value constructive conflict and ensure that even in conflict we treat others with respect.
• Ownership and Accountability - When something goes wrong, we first “look in the mirror” before we “look out the window”. We ask “what could I have done differently?” and then we share lessons learned. Regularly challenging ourselves and those around us to be better is a way of life. “Me first” belongs here.

• Bachelor’s Degree Construction Management, Construction Engineering Management, Civil or Mechanical Engineering, or related field.

• 10+ years’ experience in heavy civil, mechanical, marine, or underwater construction industries.
• Professional Engineer (PE) preferred but not required.
• Extensive experience in pile driving operations, including development of means and methods, oversight of installation, production tracking, quality control, and coordination with geotechnical engineers.
• Demonstrated VDOT experience, including familiarity with state specifications, construction standards, permitting, and project documentation requirements.
• Extensive experience managing large-scale, complex construction projects and multi‑disciplinary field teams.
• Advanced knowledge of construction contracts, including general/special terms and conditions.
• Experience executing Design‑Build, EPC, ECI, CMAR, and alternate procurement methods at a senior level.

• Expert‑level proficiency with HCSS Heavy Bid, Microsoft Office Suite, and advanced construction/PM software.
• Demonstrated ability to lead pursuit efforts, including proposal strategy, technical submissions, schedules, and pricing.
• Ability to assemble and mentor internal technical teams to support project delivery.
• Formulation of technical…