Superintendent

Orion Innovation • Tampa, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Orion Marine Construction is hiring a Superintendent to lead field operations on marine construction projects across its Atlantic Division. The role is based at the company’s Tampa, Florida headquarters and involves travel up to 100% across Florida, Alabama, South Carolina, and the Caribbean. The stated project rotation is approximately three weeks on site and one week off, depending on project needs. This is a full-time, salaried position reporting to the VP of Operations.

The Superintendent directs daily work through General Foremen and Foremen and partners with the Project Manager to coordinate crews, equipment, and materials. The role leads field execution, adapts to changing site conditions, and holds crews accountable for safety, workmanship, and production. Orion’s marine construction work includes ports, docks, bridges, causeways, mechanical dredging, and other waterfront infrastructure.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of marine construction experience on work barges or job sites, or equivalent experience supervising marine construction.
• Previous supervisory experience leading foremen and craft crews.
• First Aid and CPR certification.
• Experience receiving and handling equipment used in marine operations.
• Working knowledge of coordinating pile driving, crane operations, welding, carpentry, sandblasting, pipefitting, and related crafts.
• Ability to anticipate field problems, control job costs, maintain schedules, and communicate clearly with crews and project leadership.
• Ability to travel up to 100% and work the project rotation.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodation, including required PPE, safe access to barges, boats, vessels, and docks, and appropriate emergency response.
• For dredging assignments, ability to recognize visual and audible changes in dredging operations.

Responsibilities

• Review project scope, schedule, and cost with the Project Manager before mobilization; coordinate work plans with foremen and subcontractors.
• Lead daily field operations, sequence work across crafts, and coordinate staffing, materials, barges, cranes, and other equipment.
• Track production, percent complete, and field spending against the plan; provide daily updates to the Project Manager or General Superintendent and raise issues that could affect schedule or budget.
• Inspect workmanship, verify crews follow construction procedures, and carry out approved change orders as directed.
• Coordinate heavy equipment use and maintenance, maintain tool inventory, and oversee site setup, housekeeping, and security.
• Help recruit and evaluate craft employees, provide input on personnel decisions, and ensure new crew members receive safety and job-specific training before field assignments.
• Work with the Field Safety Representative to maintain site safeguards and emergency readiness; support inspections and audits, correct hazards, and stop work when unsafe conditions are observed or anticipated.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Fidelity 401(k) with Safe Harbor Match and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Paid time off, nine paid public holidays, and volunteer time off.
• Tuition reimbursement, an employee referral program, employee discounts, and wellness programs.
• Bonus opportunities, per diem, and relocation assistance may be available depending on role, project assignment, and eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed