Area Manager

Orion•Tampa, FL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Area Manager is accountable for management and oversight of marine construction projects along the southeastern Atlantic coastline. The role covers estimating, bidding, planning, operations, execution, policy compliance, and safety. Working closely with the Senior Vice President of Operations, project managers, project engineers, estimators, and project superintendents, the Area Manager helps ensure projects are completed on time and under budget. The position is based in Tampa, Florida, and supports Orion’s guiding beliefs and core values of Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Teamwork, built on Integrity. The Area Manager provides strategic direction to project managers, develops and implements project plans, oversees project progress and spending, supports client relationships and business development, and leads and develops project management personnel. The role also involves visiting work locations and job sites, maintaining safety and environmental compliance, and fulfilling applicable safety, confidentiality, and company-policy responsibilities. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation and properly use required personal protective equipment. The role requires mobility around job sites and onto work barges, boats, vessels, and docks; tolerance for prolonged or varied physical positions, temperature changes, and outdoor exposure; and the ability to respond appropriately to emergencies and evacuate work areas when necessary.

Requirements

A minimum of 15 years of marine construction industry experience is required; the posting states “a minimum of ten (15) years.”
Proven abilities and expertise in leadership, estimating, project management, operational planning, business development, customer focus, and achieving business objectives.
Willingness to travel.
Ability to make business decisions based on available information.
Results-driven approach to achieving company business objectives.
Ability to influence and motivate other members of the management team.
Self-motivated, with the ability to lead by example.
Ability to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable workplace accommodation.
Ability to wear and properly use required personal protective equipment, which may include a hard hat, safety glasses, respirator, ear plugs, and steel-toed shoes.
Ability to move around job sites and access work barges, boats, vessels, and dock facilities of varying heights and access conditions.
Ability to stand, stoop, kneel, squat, climb, or sit for long periods.
Ability to adapt to extreme temperature changes, outdoor conditions, and prolonged exposure.
Ability to remain calm during emergencies, respond appropriately, and evacuate the work area in a timely manner.

Nice To Haves

A B.S. degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management is preferred.

Responsibilities

Work with Operations leadership in Tampa to achieve business objectives for marine construction projects in the division’s geographic region.
Provide strategic direction to Project Managers and guidance on key decisions for current projects.
Develop and implement project plans using bid proposals, cost estimates, project timetables, contractual guidelines, customer feedback, company policies, and regulatory safety and environmental statutes.
Oversee awarded projects and guide teams to support timely completion below budget.
Lead direct reports to maximize employee productivity and contributions to construction projects.
Approve and manage project spending budgets and hold project employees accountable for costs against established budgets.
Establish and maintain client relationships to identify new business and project opportunities.
Ensure adherence to safety and operational procedures that promote employee safety and wellness.
Train and develop project management personnel to build management depth and support efficient project operations.
Participate in safety and environmental initiatives that support regulatory compliance and improve company programs.
Visit work locations and job sites.
Maintain personal safety and accountability for the safety of coworkers and others; stop work when unsafe conditions are anticipated or observed.
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, company policies, and procedures, and promptly report violations.
Perform related administrative and technical duties as assigned or requested by immediate supervision.
Maintain confidentiality of company confidential, proprietary, and trade secret information.
Identify critical issues and formulate action plans with all levels of management.
Use required personal protective equipment and respond appropriately to emergencies, including evacuating the work area when necessary.