Superintendent - Marine Construction

ORION•Houston, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Orion is seeking an experienced Superintendent to join our Marine Construction team in Houston, Texas. This position will provide hands-on field leadership for complex marine and heavy civil construction projects, overseeing self-perform crews, subcontractors, equipment, scheduling, quality, and day-to-day project execution. We are looking for a proven construction leader with experience in marine construction, heavy civil infrastructure, pile driving, ports, wharves, bridges, deep foundations, or similar self-perform construction environments who can effectively lead crews and drive projects from the field. Safety is at the heart of everything we do. It’s more than a priority—it’s our culture. Every project begins with a commitment to ensuring every employee goes home safely, every day. Our Superintendents play a critical role in that commitment by setting the standard in the field, leading by example, and creating an environment where safety, accountability, teamwork, quality, and operational excellence are part of every decision.

Requirements

A minimum of eight (8) years marine construction experience on work barges or job sites or equivalent experience in a marine construction supervisory capacity is required.
Incumbents must be well-versed in receiving and handling equipment used for marine operations.
Knowledge of the integration of various crafts to successfully perform their work. Craft knowledge should include pile driving, crane operations, welding, carpentry, sandblasting, pipefitting, and related areas.
Previous supervisory experience and certification in First Aid and CPR.
Well organized to effectively oversee all aspects of the project.
Ability to hold Foremen and their crews accountable for safe work practices and work performance excellence.
Foresight to avoid potential problems before they arise.
Conscientious attitude towards controlling job costs and adhering to project schedules.
Ability to influence and motivate Foremen and their work crews.
Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

Works closely with the Project Manager to plan and execute marine projects and ensure their successful completion.
Coordinates project objectives and plans with General Foremen and/or Foremen and subcontractors as may be required prior to actual construction.
Works with members of the project team to secure the equipment necessary for the project to be completed.
Attends pre-construction meetings to monitor the project status and obtain a grasp of the job scope and time schedule.
Reviews the job schedule and cost breakdown and meets with the Project Manager to gain a complete understanding of potential challenges and problems prior to beginning the job.
Maintains good working relationship with the Project Manager, seeking his/her assistance in the scheduling of materials, equipment, and subcontractors.
Sets up the job office and equipment trailers if required and ensures that permits, labor notices, safety rules, HR policies, and EEOC materials are posted in a conspicuous place.
Works with the Office Manager to identify and recruit qualified applicants for all craft openings that are required to adequately staff the project.
Provides input in the hiring, firing, advancement, and promotion of other employees.
Communicates with the General Superintendent or Project Manager daily to update him/her on project status.
Maintains inventory control over tools and equipment, ensuring that movable tools are returned to the tool room and all other equipment is adequately stored.
Works with the General Foremen and/or Foremen to ensure that safety barricades and signs are in the proper place as required by the job.
Troubleshoots and problem-solves as required on construction issues and problems that arise.
Ensures that all change orders are properly executed as directed by the Project Manager or General Superintendent.
Meets regularly with General Foremen and/or Foremen to ensure that construction project deadlines are being met and that project work is completed on time.
Inspects the project work for quality of workmanship to ensure that Company standards and government regulations are met.
Attends the weekly Project Manager meetings to discuss job progress and any problems currently being encountered.
Monitors project work expenditures versus projected costs for materials and supplies purchased and ensures that project expenditures are under budget.
Coordinates maintenance of heavy equipment on the project and supervises effective utilization.
Performs periodic inspections of the job sites to ensure that standardized construction procedures are followed.
Meets regularly with the Field Safety Representative to ensure that all safety equipment and first aid items are present at the job site in case of emergency.
Meets with and assists inspectors or auditors on their scheduled or unscheduled visits to the job site.
Works with General Foremen and/or Foremen to ensure that employees comply with Orion Marine Group Policies & Procedures, EEOC, and other regulatory guidelines.
Holds all employees at the job site accountable for complying with Orion Marine Group Safety/Operational Policies and mandated regulatory guidelines and demonstrating safe work practices at the job site.
Ensures that good housekeeping practices are observed and maintained and that any potential safety hazard is corrected.
Ensures that the project site is secured after work hours and that appropriate security measures are in place.
Ensures that new employees receive safety training and job-specific training prior to beginning their field assignments.
Updates the Project Manager regularly on estimated percent completion on each phase of the project.
Works closely with the General Superintendent, Pile Driving Foreman, Crane Operations Foreman, Crane Operators, Welders, Apprentices, and other skilled and semi-skilled crafts persons to complete current projects in a safe and environmentally sound manner.
Participates in Safety and Environmental initiatives that contribute to compliance with State/Federal regulations and improve existing Company programs.