Assistant Project Manager - Marine Construction

Orion is a leading specialty construction company providing innovative solutions for marine, heavy civil, and infrastructure projects. Orion's construction operations include self-perform marine and heavy civil construction involving ports and marine terminals, piers and wharves, pile driving and deep foundations, marine concrete, dredging support, bridges, waterfront structures, and other complex infrastructure projects.

About the role

This position is accountable for providing project engineering management support to Orion Marine Construction. This is an on-site role supporting Orion's self-perform marine and heavy civil construction operations. Travel is required throughout the Pacific Northwest and Hawaii based on project assignments and business needs. The incumbent must be willing and able to work out of town for extended periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Works with the Project Management Team to ensure the successful completion and profitability of on-going or new projects.
• Provides project management guidance and oversight to Superintendents and Foremen for current approved marine construction projects.
• Supports the planning and execution of self-perform marine and heavy civil construction activities, coordinating with field leadership regarding labor, equipment, materials, schedules, and project requirements.
• Assists in the development of bid proposals for upcoming marine construction and services projects and ensures timely submission of completed proposal.
• Estimates costs to be incurred in upcoming projects, accounting for materials, services, labor, equipment, and other associated costs.
• Procures materials and services from suppliers for current projects as required by project needs.
• Interprets project plans and specifications as required for customers, suppliers, or others involved in the project.
• Schedules project work activities according to plan timelines to ensure timely project completion.
• Provides interface with project team members, suppliers, customers, and others who are involved in project work.
• Travels to active construction projects and other Orion locations throughout the Pacific Northwest and Hawaii as required.
• Ensures that project team members are provided a safe work environment and are knowledgeable of safe work practices and policies.
• Participates in Safety and Environmental initiatives that will contribute to compliance of State/Federal regulations and improve existing Company programs.
• Possesses the qualifications and physical ability to drive regular passenger vehicles to visit work locations and job sites.
• Responsible and accountable for incumbent's own personal safety and the safety of all co-workers and any others incumbent comes in contact with.
• Authorized and obligated to stop work on any task or series of tasks whenever an unsafe condition or situation is anticipated or is observed.
• Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and Company policies and procedures.
• Reports any and all violations of applicable laws, regulations, or Company policies and procedures promptly.
• Performs other related administrative and technical duties as may be assigned or requested by immediate supervision.
• Maintains confidentiality by not disclosing to others any confidential, proprietary, or trade secret information belonging to the Company.

Requirements

• A B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering/Construction Science or related discipline and a minimum of 4 years experience or equivalent work experience is required.
• Prior work experience in marine construction, heavy civil construction, self-perform construction, or heavy industrial and manufacturing industries is preferred but not required.
• Working knowledge of Project Management & Administration, Marine Construction, Materials Procurement, Estimating, Scheduling, Project Tracking Software, Cost Control, Engineering & Project Standards, and Safety & Environmental Compliance.
• Experience working in a self-perform construction environment and supporting field operations involving Superintendents, Foremen, craft personnel, equipment, materials, and construction activities is preferred.
• Experience involving marine construction, ports, marine terminals, piers, wharves, pile driving, deep foundations, marine concrete, dredging, bridges, waterfront structures, coastal infrastructure, or similar heavy civil construction projects is preferred.
• Must be willing and able to travel to active construction projects and work out of town for extended periods of time based on project assignments and business needs.
• Ability to quickly learn the technical aspects of the business; be an effective communicator; and have the ability to interface well with employees at all levels of the organization.

Physical/Mental Requirements

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation.
• Must be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) including hard hat, safety glasses, respirators, ear plugs, steel-toed shoes, personal flotation devices (PFDs), or other protective equipment as required.
• Capable of walking, stepping, climbing, or otherwise moving from one location on the job site to another, including physically getting onto and off of work barges, boats, vessels, or dock facilities of varying heights and access parameters.
• Capable of standing, stooping, kneeling, squatting, climbing, or sitting for long periods of time.
• Ability to adapt to extreme temperature changes and outdoor conditions with prolonged exposure.
• Must remain calm during emergencies and respond appropriately as directed.
• Must be capable of evacuating the work area in a timely manner should an emergency situation arise.

Benefits

• Medical, including Prescription Drugs
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short Term and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off for Vacation, Sick, Holidays, Jury Duty and Bereavement Leave
• Pre-Tax Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Career Growth & Development

Pay

$130,000 - $150,000