Project Engineer - Marine Construction

Project Engineer - Marine Construction

Federal Way, WA. (On-site) - Travel Required 

 

Orion is a leading specialty construction company providing innovative solutions for marine, heavy civil, and infrastructure projects throughout the United States. Orion's construction teams specialize in self-perform construction, including ports and marine terminals, bridges, piers and wharves, pile driving and deep foundations, marine concrete, dredging support, waterfront structures, and other complex heavy civil infrastructure projects.

 

Orion has an immediate opening for a Project Engineer based in Federal Way, Washington. This is an on-site position supporting Orion's self-perform marine and heavy civil construction operations. Travel to active construction projects is required, including projects throughout the Pacific Northwest and Hawaii based on project assignments and business needs.

 

This position is accountable for providing project engineering support to Orion. This includes developing bid packages for subcontractors, calculating project costs, selecting suppliers, procuring materials and services, interpreting project plans, scheduling project work activities, providing project oversight, interfacing with project personnel primarily Project Managers, Superintendents, and Foremen, and helping 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.

 

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

 

Works with the Project Management Team to ensure the successful completion of ongoing or new projects.

 

Monitors actual costs and completes current project(s) accounting for materials, services, labor, and other associated costs.

 

Develops bid packages for subcontractors.

 

Procures subcontractors, permanent materials, consumables, and services from suppliers for current projects as required by project needs.

 

Interprets project plans and specifications.

 

Schedules project work activities according to plan timelines to ensure timely project completion.

 

Provides interface with project team members, suppliers, customers, and others who are involved in project work.

 

Works closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, Foremen, and craft personnel in support of Orion's self-perform marine and heavy civil construction operations.

 

Travels to active construction projects as required. Travel and the ability to work out-of-town for extended periods of time are required for this position.

 

Ensures that project team members are provided a safe work environment and are knowledgeable of safe work practices and policies.

 

Participates in Safety and Environmental initiatives that will contribute to compliance with State/Federal regulations and improve existing Company programs.

 

Assists in the development of bid proposals for upcoming marine construction and services projects.

 

EMPLOYEE SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE

 

Responsible and accountable for incumbent's own personal safety.

 

Responsible and accountable for the safety of all co-workers and any others the 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.

 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

 

BS Degree in Civil Engineering/Construction Science, Constru