Project Manager

ORION; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Life & AD&D Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Professional Development

Job summary

Orion, a leading self-perform marine contractor, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead complex marine and heavy civil projects. You will oversee planning, execution, and financial performance, coordinating with field leadership and stakeholders to deliver on time and within budget.

This role requires travel to project locations across the Gulf Coast region and a strong commitment to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Teamwork, and Integrity as outlined in Orion's core values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline required.
• Minimum of 8 years of Project Management experience within heavy civil, marine construction, transportation, industrial or infrastructure construction.
• Marine construction experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall project leadership to ensure the successful execution and profitability of assigned marine construction projects.
• Partner with Superintendents, Foremen, Project Engineers, Estimators, and field leadership to safely deliver projects on schedule and within budget.
• Develop competitive bid proposals and estimates for marine construction and heavy civil projects.
• Prepare cost estimates including labor, equipment, subcontractors, materials, and specialty marine resources.
• Participate in contract negotiations, change order preparation, and client communications.
• Procure project materials, subcontractors, equipment, and services.
• Interpret project drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, forecasts and production plans.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Budgeting

Scheduling

Risk Management

Contract Administration

Procurement

Cost Control

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering/Construction Management

Job description

At Orion, we build the marine infrastructure that keeps America moving. As one of North America's leading self-perform marine construction contractors, Orion specializes in delivering complex heavy civil and marine infrastructure projects including ports, marine terminals, bridges, waterfront structures, pile driving, marine foundations, dredging support, coastal restoration, and commercial diving operations. With operations across the Gulf Coast, Atlantic Coast, Pacific Northwest, Hawaii, Alaska, the Caribbean, and the South Pacific, our employees help build and rehabilitate critical infrastructure in some of the industry's most challenging environments.

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to provide leadership and project management support for complex marine and heavy civil construction projects. This position is responsible for the successful planning, execution, financial performance, and closeout of assigned projects while supporting Orion's commitment to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Teamwork, and Integrity.

This position requires travel to project locations throughout the Gulf Coast region.

Specific Responsibilities

• Provide overall project leadership to ensure the successful execution and profitability of assigned marine construction projects.
• Partner with Superintendents, Foremen, Project Engineers, Estimators, and field leadership to safely deliver projects on schedule and within budget.
• Develop competitive bid proposals and estimates for marine construction and heavy civil projects.
• Prepare cost estimates including labor, equipment, subcontractors, materials, and specialty marine resources.
• Participate in contract negotiations, change order preparation, and client communications.
• Procure project materials, subcontractors, equipment, and services.
• Interpret project drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, forecasts and production plans.
• Monitor project costs, productivity, earned value and financial performance.
• Coordinate with marine operations regarding barges, cranes, pile driving equipment, vessels, specialty subcontractors and logistics.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with owners, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and project stakeholders.
• Identify project risks and implement proactive solutions.
• Support project documentation including RFIs, submittals, change orders, schedules, cost reports and project closeout documentation.
• Mentor Project Engineers and support the professional development of field personnel.
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with Orion quality standards and contract requirements.
• Travel to project sites as required.

Safety is Orion's first core value. Every employee is expected to actively promote a culture where every person returns home safely each day.

Responsibilities include:

• Promote Orion's "Safety First" culture on every project.
• Ensure project personnel understand and follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Participate in Safety and Environmental initiatives that support OSHA, USACE, NAVFAC, state, federal, and customer requirements.
• Conduct work planning with safety as the primary consideration.
• Stop work whenever unsafe conditions exist.
• Support incident investigations and corrective actions when necessary.
• Maintain compliance with all Company, customer, and regulatory safety requirements.

Employee Safety & Compliance

• Responsible for personal safety and the safety of others.
• Authorized and expected to stop work when unsafe conditions are identified.
• Comply with all Company policies, applicable laws and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality of Company proprietary information.
• Complete required safety, environmental and technical training.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline required.
• Minimum of 8 years of Project Management experience within heavy civil, marine construction, transportation, industrial or infrastructure construction.
• Marine construction experience is preferred but not required.
• Experience managing self-perform construction projects is strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of:
• Project Management
• Marine and Heavy Civil Construction
• Cost Control
• Scheduling
• Procurement
• Contract Administration
• Change Management
• Project Controls
• Safety & Environmental Compliance
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to build relationships with clients, field leadership, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Ability to travel extensively to support project operations.

Physical & Mental Requirements

The successful candidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities include the ability to:

• Wear required PPE including hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, respirators, flotation devices and steel-toed boots.
• Walk active construction sites including uneven terrain.
• Access barges, boats, cranes, docks and marine work platforms.
• Climb ladders and gangways.
• Stand, kneel, squat, climb or sit for extended periods.
• Lift and carry up to 20 pounds.
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Respond appropriately during emergency situations.

Orion offers a competitive compensation package along with comprehensive benefits including:

• Medical (including Prescription Drug Coverage)
• Vision
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Jury Duty & Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical & Dependent Care)
• Professional Development & Career Growth

Why Orion?

At Orion, we don't just manage projects—we build them. As a self-perform marine contractor, our teams execute some of North America's most challenging marine and heavy civil infrastructure projects using our own skilled workforce and specialized marine equipment.