Project Summary

Client
JV Driver International

Budget
$45 Million

Services
Construction Management

Market
Marine

Project Description

Recognizing the preferred port of call status of St. Kitts & Nevis, the local Port Authority decided to pursue a design-build project for an additional cruise ship pier due to anticipated increases in tourist visits.

This undertaking meant the construction of a new pier that is 60 feet wide and 1700 feet long, designed to accommodate the berthing of the largest ships in the water: the Oasis class ships.

Our Role

RAM was retained by JV Driver to provide Project and Construction Management. Our team’s responsibilities included the following:

  • During the design phase, RAM managed the design consultants and provided value engineering services;
  • We completed the project estimate and tendered all major subcontractors and material suppliers;
  • During construction, a site construction manager managed all facets of the work.

Project Highlights

The success of this project produced many impressive outcomes.  The new pier orientation was more aligned with prevailing winds than previously, and also allowed for the berthing of two Oasis class ships simultaneously.

In addition, during the 18-month construction schedule, the team dredged to -37′ MSL, and designed specifically for a one-in-a-hundred-year potential hurricane.