Senior Project Executive - Marine Construction Leader

orionhiddencareers; Federal Way (WA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) match

Paid time off

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Orion seeks an experienced Project Executive to lead complex self-perform marine construction and heavy civil projects across the Pacific Region. This senior role oversees safety, quality, schedule, and profitability while guiding Project Managers, Superintendents, and engineers to deliver projects on time and within budget.

The successful candidate will manage multi-project portfolios, maintain strong client relationships, and drive continuous improvement in execution, billing, forecasting, and

Qualifications

• 15 years of progressively responsible construction experience managing complex self-perform marine and heavy civil projects.
• Executive leadership overseeing multiple project teams and portfolios.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related field; advanced degree or related executive experience considered.
• Experience working with USACE, NAVFAC, DOT or equivalent public sector clients preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership and operational oversight for complex marine and heavy civil projects in the Pacific Region.
• Mentor and develop Project Managers, Superintendents, Estimators, and Engineers.
• Establish strategies that drive profitability, safety, schedule, and client satisfaction.
• Monitor forecasts, budgets, labor productivity, and cash flow to ensure financial performance.
• Coordinate staffing, equipment, subcontractors, and project means/methods with regional leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Financial management

Self-perform construction

Marine construction

Pile driving

USACE NAVFAC

Communication

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in CM/CE

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

HCSS HeavyBid

Excel

Job description

Orion seeks an experienced Project Executive to lead complex self-perform marine construction and heavy civil projects across the Pacific Region. This senior role oversees safety, quality, schedule, and profitability while guiding Project Managers, Superintendents, and engineers to deliver projects on time and within budget.

The successful candidate will manage multi-project portfolios, maintain strong client relationships, and drive continuous improvement in execution, billing, forecasting, and