Assistant Project Manager - Marine Construction

orionexternalcareers; Federal Way (WA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Career growth & development

Job summary

Orion Marine Construction is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to provide project engineering management support on on-site marine and heavy civil projects. This role involves estimating costs, procuring materials, interpreting plans, and coordinating with customers and field teams across the Pacific Northwest and Hawaii.

The ideal candidate holds a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering or related field with 4+ years of experience and is able to travel and work out of town for extended periods.

Qualifications

• Requires a B.S. in Civil Engineering/Construction Science or related field and 4+ years of experience.
• Experience in marine/construction management, self-perform operations, and coordinating with field teams preferred.

Responsibilities

• Works with Project Management Team to ensure successful completion and profitability of projects.
• Provides management guidance to Superintendents and Foremen on current marine construction projects.
• Supports planning and execution of self-perform marine/heavy civil work, coordinating labor, equipment, materials, schedules, and requirements.
• Assists in developing bid proposals for upcoming projects and ensures timely submission.
• Estimates costs for upcoming projects including materials, services, labor, and equipment.
• Procures materials and services from suppliers as needed.
• Interprets project plans and specs for customers and suppliers.
• Schedules project work activities to meet timelines.
• Interacts with project team members, suppliers, and customers.
• Willing to travel to active sites and work out of town for extended periods.

Skills

Project management

Civil engineering

Scheduling

Cost control

Procurement

Safety & environmental

Communication

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

Tools

Project tracking software

Job description

Orion – Assistant Project Manager

Marine Construction

Federal Way, WA. (On-site)

Pacific Northwest & Hawaii | Travel Required

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.

This position is accountable for providing project engineering management support to Orion Marine Construction. This includes developing bid packages, calculating project costs, selecting suppliers, procuring materials and services, interpreting project plans, scheduling project work activities, providing project oversight, interfacing with Customers and project personnel, and helping to ensure successful project completion and close out.

This is an on-site position 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.

The incumbent must support the guiding beliefs and core values of Orion which are centered on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Teamwork, most importantly with each built upon the all-important foundation of Integrity.

SPECIFIC 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. Travel and the ability to work out of town for extended periods of time are required for this position.
• 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.

EMPLOYEE SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE

• Responsible and accountable for incumbent's own personal safety.
• Responsible and accountable for 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 and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so.
• Reports any and all violations of applicable laws, regulations, or Company policies and procedures promptly and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so.
• Performs other related administrative and technical duties as may be assigned or requested by immediate supervision (such as certification training, safety training, procedure review, etc.).
• All employees, current and former, must maintain confidentiality by not disclosing to others any confidential, proprietary, or trade secret information belonging to the Company.

POSITION 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. The incumbent must have a 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.
• This is an on-site position. Remote work is not available. Travel is required throughout the Pacific Northwest and Hawaii. The incumbent 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.
• The incumbent must have the 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.
• The Company expects and requires incumbent and each of its other employees to observe and fulfill the above and all other safety responsibilities and actively work toward maintaining a safe workplace. Failure to do so can result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation.

The individual must also be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work or visit within areas where it is required. This includes hard hat, safety glasses, respirators, ear plugs, steel-toed shoes, personal flotation devices (PFD's), or other protective equipment as required by the work performed and location the work is being done.

In addition, the Assistant Project Manager must also be capable of:

• Walking, stepping, climbing, or otherwise moving from one location on the job site to another and normally involves physically getting onto and off of work barges, boats, vessels, or dock facilities of varying heights and access parameters.
• Standing, stooping, kneeling, squatting, climbing, or sitting for long periods of time.
• Adapting to extreme temperature changes.
• Adapting to outdoor conditions and prolonged exposure.
• Remaining calm during emergencies and responding appropriately as dictated by the circumstance of the incident and as directed by the Safety Representative or other management personnel. Must be capable of evacuating the work area in a timely manner should an emergency situation arise.

Compensation & 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

Salary: $130,000 - $150.000

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), age, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status or any other category protected by law.