Project Engineer - Marine Construction

ORION•Federal Way, WA

19h•$110,000 - $135,000•Onsite

About The Position

Orion is a leading specialty construction company providing innovative solutions for marine, heavy civil, and infrastructure projects throughout the United States. Orion's construction teams specialize in self-perform construction, including ports and marine terminals, bridges, piers and wharves, pile driving and deep foundations, marine concrete, dredging support, waterfront structures, and other complex heavy civil infrastructure projects. Orion has an immediate opening for a Project Engineer based in Federal Way, Washington. This is an on-site position supporting Orion's self-perform marine and heavy civil construction operations. This position is accountable for providing project engineering support to Orion. This includes developing bid packages for subcontractors, calculating project costs, selecting suppliers, procuring materials and services, interpreting project plans, scheduling project work activities, providing project oversight, interfacing with project personnel primarily Project Managers, Superintendents, and Foremen, and helping to ensure successful project completion and close-out. 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.

Requirements

BS Degree in Civil Engineering/Construction Science, Construction Management, or related discipline and 2 years of work experience is required.
The incumbent must have a working knowledge of Project Management & Administration, Marine Construction, Heavy Civil Construction, Materials Procurement, Estimating, Scheduling, Project Tracking Software, Cost Control, Engineering & Project Standards, and Safety & Environmental Compliance.
The incumbent must also 1) be willing to travel, 2) have the ability to make business decisions based on available information, 3) be results-driven to achieve Company business objectives, 4) be able to influence and motivate other members of the management team, 5) be self-motivated and be capable of leadership by example, and 6) have a high degree of personal integrity.
The incumbent must have the ability to quickly learn the technical aspects of the business, be an effective communicator, have the ability to interface well with employees at all levels of the organization, and be able to work out-of-town for extended periods of time.

Nice To Haves

Heavy Civil Construction and/or Marine Construction experience is preferred.
Experience working for a self-perform contractor and supporting field construction operations is highly desirable.
Experience involving marine construction, heavy civil infrastructure, ports, marine terminals, bridges, piers, wharves, pile driving, deep foundations, marine concrete, dredging, waterfront structures, or similar self-perform construction projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

Works with the Project Management Team to ensure the successful completion of ongoing or new projects.
Monitors actual costs and completes current project(s) accounting for materials, services, labor, and other associated costs.
Develops bid packages for subcontractors.
Procures subcontractors, permanent materials, consumables, and services from suppliers for current projects as required by project needs.
Interprets project plans and specifications.
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.
Works closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, Foremen, and craft personnel in support of Orion's self-perform marine and heavy civil construction operations.
Travels to active construction projects 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 with State/Federal regulations and improve existing Company programs.
Assists in the development of bid proposals for upcoming marine construction and services projects.
Responsible and accountable for incumbent's own personal safety.
Responsible and accountable for the safety of all co-workers and any others the 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.