Director of Dredging Contracts

Position: Director of Dredging Contracts 

Location: Remote 

Department: Legal 

Reports to: General Counsel 

Schedule: Full-Time (Minimum 40 hours/week) 

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. With current and upcoming projects expanding rapidly, we are looking to utilize your claims and contracts expertise to support us in accelerating our organizational growth.

THIS ROLE: The Director of Dredging Contracts acts as the conduit between dredging operations and the Legal department, leading the REA/VEQ/Change Order claim process from identification through resolution, representing Curtin as the primary point of contact for clients on disputes and claims, and ensuring documentation and compliance are maintained throughout each project. 

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Act as the primary conduit between dredging operations and the Legal department
• Lead the REA / VEQ / Change Order claim process from identification through resolution
• Represent Curtin as the primary point of contact for clients on disputes and claims
• Lead negotiations on change orders and claims with Curtin's team in support
• Maintain the active claims tracker and ensure all deadlines and notices are met
• Collaborate with Legal to draft letters, responses, and claim documents
  
  

WHO YOU ARE:

Mental Aptitudes

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong integrity, work ethic, and negotiation skills
• Ability to multi-task and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated team player able to work independently with minimal guidance
• Ability to understand and execute complex instructions
• Big-picture thinker who considers long-term implications of contract and claim decisions
• Strong documentation and organizational skills

Requirements/Preferences

• USACE experience strongly preferred, including direct work on the REA/VEQ claim process
• Construction or marine construction claims experience preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Valid Driver's License with clean driving record required

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor active projects and coordinate with Project Management to identify and prepare potential claims
• Work with Project Management and Accounting to gather documentation for USACE submittals
• Maintain an active claims tracker and track all deadlines, responses, and notices
• Represent Curtin in client disagreements, disputes, and claims
• Maintain reporting documenting production variations, project events, payment, and quality
• Understand contract requirements and support project teams with compliance
• Attend contract/client meetings and manage dredging project subcontracts
• Support the Bid Team with contract compliance
• Check in with active projects, Legal, and Accounting/Finance daily
• Attend daily production calls and document variations from bid estimates and their causes
  
  

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive compensation
• Generous benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, STD & AD&D/Life Insurance, plus optional additional Life Insurance and Flexible Spending Accounts

Curtin Maritime is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Compensation: $160,000-$180,000 annually