Sr. Project Manager & Structural Engineer

ORION•Federal Way, WA

About The Position

This position is accountable for providing senior level project management and structural engineering to support the Company’s design and permitting projects. Typical projects may include port facilities, wharves, liquid cargo terminals, bridges and causeways, container terminals, cruise terminals, bulkheads, docks, piers, or marinas. The incumbent will typically supervise Engineers and other project team members on a regular basis. This includes performing conceptual engineering, permitting, final engineering and construction review services with project personnel and any required subconsultants, 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/Structural Engineering from an accredited college or university and a minimum of eight (8) years of work experience is required.
Prior work experience as a project manager and design engineer in the marine construction, heavy industrial or engineering design industries is preferred.
The incumbent must have a working knowledge of Project Engineering Standards, Marine Structures Design, Estimating, Scheduling, Project Tracking Software, Cost Control, and Safety and Environmental Compliance.
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 able to work out-of-town for extended periods of time.
The Company expects and requires incumbent and each of its other employees to observe and fulfill the above and all other safety responsibilities and actively work toward maintaining a safe workplace. Failure to do so can result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.
Walking, stepping, climbing, or otherwise moving from one location on the job site to another, and normally involves physically getting onto and off of work barges, boats, vessels, or dock facilities of varying heights and access parameters.
Standing, stooping, kneeling, squatting, climbing, or sitting for long periods of time.
Lifting and carrying objects up to 20 lbs. as required.
Adapting to extreme temperature changes, outdoor conditions, and prolonged exposure.
Remaining calm during emergencies and respond appropriately as dictated by the circumstance of the incident.
Being qualified and physically able to drive regular passenger vehicles to visit work locations and job sites.

Nice To Haves

Prior work experience as a project manager and design engineer in the marine construction, heavy industrial or engineering design industries is preferred.

Responsibilities

Works with the VP of Engineering to provide project management and directs the structural design team to achieve departmental business goals and objectives.
Provides project management support for multiple projects and advises and interfaces with project management and field operations personnel.
Manages projects from inception to completion including proposal preparation and permitting phase and conceptual engineering to detail engineering and construction phase support.
Provides interface with project team members, suppliers, customers, and others who are involved in project work to obtain a comprehensive understanding of the engineering services being requested.
Leads efforts in preparation of the definition of project scopes and fees and preparation of project proposals.
Leads the growth and development of our team by providing mentorship, technical guidance, and participation in the hiring and evaluation of junior staff.
Applies extensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices in broad areas of assigned engineering projects.
Performs structural engineering analysis and design of new and existing marine structures (bulkheads, sheet-pile walls, retaining walls, concrete wharves, and mooring/breasting dolphins).
Performs finite element structural modeling of marine structures (SAP or STAAD).
Reviews complete project documents for conformity and quality assurance.
Develops new techniques and/or improved processes for design projects.
Provides technical advice on safe designs and construction.
Reviews and approves scopes, budgets, and schedules for assignments.
Represents the Company at industry-wide conferences and symposiums.
Secures and maintains excellent customer relations with clients and prospective clients.
Monitors actual costs and complete current project(s), accounting for, services, labor, and other associated costs.
Responsible and accountable for incumbent’s own personal safety.
Responsible and accountable for the safety of all co-workers and any others 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.