Superintendent

Orion•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 Atlantic Division headquarters in Tampa, Florida, and requires travel up to 100% across Florida, Alabama, South Carolina, and the Caribbean. The current 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 and sequences field work, addresses changing site conditions, tracks production and spending, and holds crews accountable for safety, workmanship, and productivity. Orion’s marine construction projects include ports, docks, bridges, causeways, mechanical dredging, and other waterfront infrastructure. Field work requires wearing required PPE and safely accessing barges, boats, vessels, and docks. The role may involve prolonged standing or sitting, climbing, stooping, kneeling, squatting, working at heights or in confined spaces, and lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds. Dredging assignments also require recognizing visual and audible changes in dredging operations. The essential functions must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

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 with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to wear required PPE and safely access barges, boats, vessels, and docks.
Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, including lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Review project scope, schedule, and cost with the Project Manager before mobilization.
Coordinate work plans with foremen and subcontractors.
Lead daily field operations and sequence work across crafts; 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 compliance with 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

Bonus opportunities may be available depending on role, project assignment, and eligibility.
Per diem may be available depending on role, project assignment, and eligibility.
Relocation assistance may be available depending on role, project assignment, and eligibility.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Employee Assistance Program.
Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Fidelity 401(k) with Safe Harbor Match.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Paid time off.
Nine paid public holidays.
Volunteer time off.
Tuition reimbursement.
Employee referral program.
Employee discounts.
Wellness programs.