Project Manager - Marine Construction

Orion is a leading marine and heavy civil construction contractor with nearly a century of experience delivering complex infrastructure projects across the United States, South Pacific, and the Caribbean. Our teams perform turnkey construction for ports and marine terminals, bridges and transportation infrastructure, industrial facilities, dredging, environmental and coastal restoration, commercial diving, and specialty marine projects. Safety is at the heart of everything we do through our Target Zero commitment, striving for zero injuries and incidents while delivering every project to the highest standards of safety, quality, and performance.

About the role

This position is accountable for providing project management support to Orion, including developing bid packages, calculating project costs, selecting suppliers, procuring materials and services, interpreting project plans, scheduling project work activities, providing project oversight, interfacing with project personnel, and helping to ensure successful project completion and close out. The incumbent must support Orion’s guiding beliefs and core values centered on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Teamwork, with Integrity as the foundation.

Responsibilities

• Works with the Project Management Team to ensure the successful completion and profitability of ongoing or new projects.
• Provides overall project management guidance and oversight to Superintendents and Foremen for current approved marine construction projects.
• Develops bid proposals for upcoming marine construction and services projects and ensures timely submission of completed proposals.
• Negotiates contracts and change orders as required by the business.
• Estimates costs for upcoming projects, accounting for materials, services, labor, and other associated costs.
• Procures materials and services from suppliers for current projects as required by project needs.
• Interprets project plans and specifications 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 involved in project work.
• Ensures project team members are provided a safe work environment and are knowledgeable of safe work practices and policies.
• Participates in Safety and Environmental initiatives to contribute to compliance with State/Federal regulations and improve existing Company programs.
• Drives regular passenger vehicles to visit work locations and job sites.

Employee Safety and Compliance

• Responsible and accountable for incumbent's own personal safety and the safety of all co-workers and others encountered.
• Authorized and obligated to stop work on any task or series of tasks whenever an unsafe condition or situation is anticipated or observed.
• Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and Company policies and procedures; failure to do so may result in disciplinary action, including dismissal.
• Reports any violations of applicable laws, regulations, or Company policies and procedures promptly.
• Performs other related administrative and technical duties as assigned, such as certification training, safety training, and procedure review.
• 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 Management, or related discipline with a minimum of 8 years' experience is required.
• Prior work experience in marine construction or heavy industrial 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.
• Ability to quickly learn the technical aspects of the business, be an effective communicator, and interface well with employees at all levels of the organization.

Physical/Mental Requirements

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation.
• Ability to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hat, safety glasses, respirators, ear plugs, steel-toed shoes, or other protective equipment as required.
• Ability to remain calm during emergencies and respond appropriately as directed by the Safety Representative or other management personnel.
• Capable of evacuating the work area in a timely manner should an emergency situation arise.
• Capable of walking, stepping, climbing, or otherwise moving between locations on job sites, including physically accessing work barges, boats, vessels, or dock facilities of varying heights and access parameters.
• Ability to stand, stoop, kneel, squat, climb, or sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift and carry objects up to 20 lbs as required.
• Ability to adapt to extreme temperature changes and prolonged outdoor exposure.

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

$150,000 - $175,000 range