General Superintendent

Orion Marine Group has an immediate opening for a General Superintendent, in Tampa, FL  This position is accountable for providing marine project leadership and direction to Orion Marine Construction, Inc.  The incumbent reports to the Project Manager and direct field activities through the Project Superintendent and General Foremen and/or Foremen who report to this position.  Typically, this individual will work closely with the Project Manager, Project Superintendent, General Foremen, Barge Foremen, Project (Field) Engineer, Safety Director, Boat Captain, Crane Operators, Pile Drivers, Welders, Carpenters, and other skilled or semi-skilled craft workers on the job site.   

 

Specific Responsibilities:

• Works closely with the Project Manager to plan and execute marine construction 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 sees that permits, labor notices, safety rules, HR policies, and EEOC materials are posted in a conspicuous place.
• Works with the Human Resources Representative to identify and recruit qualified applicants for all craft openings that are required to adequately staff the project.
• Communicates with the General Superintendent or Project Manager daily to update him/her on project status. 
• Maintains inventory control over tools and equipment making sure that movable tools are returned to the tool room and all other equipment adequately stored.
• Works with the General Foremen and/or Foremen to ensure that safety barricades and signs are in the proper place, as may be 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 Project Superintendent.
• Meets regularly with General Foremen and/or Foremen to make certain 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 that are currently being encountered.
• Monitors project work expenditures versus projected costs for materials and supplies that are purchased and that project expenditures are under budget.
• Coordinates maintenance of heavy equipment on the project and supervises effective utilization.
• Performs periodic inspections of the jobsites to ensure that standardized construction procedures are followed. 
• Meets regularly with the Safety Director to ensure that all safety equipment and first aid items are present at the jobsite in case of emergency. 
• Meets with and assists inspectors or auditors on their scheduled or unscheduled visits to the jobsite.
• Works with General Foremen and/or Foremen to ensure that employees comply with Orion Marine Group Policies & Procedures and as well as EEOC and other regulatory guidelines. 
• Holds all employees at the jobsite accountable for complying with Orion Marine Group Safety / Operational Policies and mandated regulatory guidelines and demonstrating safe work practices at the jobsite.
• Sees to it 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 each and that appropriate security measures are in place.
• Ensures that new employees receive safety training and, as required, job specific training prior to beginning their field assignments.