Senior Project Manager

On-site in Tampa, FL

About the role

Orion has an immediate opening for a Heavy Civil Construction Project Manager. This position is accountable for providing project engineering management support and superior customer relations. Responsibilities include developing bid packages, calculating project costs, selecting suppliers, procuring materials and services, interpreting project plans, scheduling project work activities, providing project oversight, and ensuring successful project completion and close out.

Responsibilities

• Works with the Project Management Team to ensure the successful completion and profitability of on-going 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.
• 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.
• 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 comply with State/Federal regulations and improve existing Company programs.
• Must be qualified and physically able to drive regular passenger vehicles to visit work locations and job sites.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary or trade secret information belonging to the Company.
• Responsible for personal safety and the safety of co-workers and others.
• Authorized and obligated to stop work on any task if an unsafe condition or situation is observed.
• Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and Company policies and procedures.
• Reports any violations of laws, regulations, or Company policies and procedures promptly.
• Performs other related administrative and technical duties as assigned (e.g., certification training, safety training, procedure review).

Requirements

• BS Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
• 8 years’ experience, with prior work experience in the marine construction industry required for degreed candidates.
• 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 and be an effective communicator.
• Ability to interface well with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work out-of-town for extended periods of time.

Physical/Mental Requirements

• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hat, safety glasses, respirators, ear plugs, steel-toed shoes, personal flotation devices, or other protective equipment as required.
• Ability to remain calm during emergencies and respond appropriately as directed.
• Capability to evacuate the work area in a timely manner during emergencies.
• Capability to walk, step, climb, or otherwise move between locations on job sites, including getting onto and off work barges, boats, vessels, or dock facilities of varying heights and access parameters.
• 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