Senior Marine Construction Project Engineer

ORION; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion seeks a Senior Project Engineer – Marine Construction to lead project engineering and field support on complex marine and heavy civil projects. This role collaborates with Project Managers, Superintendents, and field teams to ensure safety, schedule, and budget adherence while coordinating procurement, estimating, and subcontractor management.

You will visit active sites, support cost tracking, bidding, and closeout, and gain exposure to the full project lifecycle, with a path toward

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline and 5+ years of construction experience.
• Experience in marine construction, heavy civil construction, infrastructure, bridges, foundations, ports, waterfront construction, or other self-perform construction environments is strongly preferred.
• Previous marine construction internship or co-op experience is beneficial for candidates earlier in their careers.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Project Management Team to support the successful execution and completion of marine and heavy civil construction projects.
• Monitor and track project costs including labor, equipment, materials, subcontractors, and services.
• Assist with project forecasting, cost controls, productivity tracking, and overall project financial performance.
• Develop bid packages and scopes of work for subcontractors.
• Solicit, evaluate, and coordinate subcontractor and supplier proposals.
• Procure subcontractors, permanent materials, consumables, equipment, and services required for project execution.
• Interpret construction drawings, plans, specifications, contracts, and technical requirements.
• Coordinate project work activities with Superintendents, Foremen, Surveyors, and field crews.
• Assist with project schedules and short-term construction planning to support project milestones.
• Interface with project personnel, subcontractors, suppliers, customers, engineers, and other project stakeholders.
• Support RFIs, submittals, change documentation, quantity tracking, and other project administration activities.
• Assist with estimating and bid proposals for upcoming marine and heavy civil construction opportunities.
• Support project startup, execution, documentation, and closeout.
• Visit active construction sites and participate directly in field operations and project coordination.
• Promote a safe working environment and ensure project activities comply with Orion safety policies and applicable regulations.
• Participate in Safety and Environmental initiatives supporting compliance with State and Federal regulations.
• Perform additional project engineering and construction management responsibilities as required.

Skills

Project management

Self-perform construction

Marine & heavy civil

Cost control

Estimating & bid prep

Scheduling

Plans & specifications

Safety & environmental compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Construction Management (or related)

Job description

Orion seeks a Senior Project Engineer – Marine Construction to lead project engineering and field support on complex marine and heavy civil projects. This role collaborates with Project Managers, Superintendents, and field teams to ensure safety, schedule, and budget adherence while coordinating procurement, estimating, and subcontractor management.

You will visit active sites, support cost tracking, bidding, and closeout, and gain exposure to the full project lifecycle, with a path toward