Assistant Project Manager

Position Overview

Orion – Asst Project Manager – Federal Way, WA (On‑site). Heavy Civil Construction.

The position is accountable for providing project engineering support to the Company. 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 (Superintendents, Foremen, Surveyor), and ensuring successful project completion and close out.

• Work with the Project Management Team to ensure success and profitability of ongoing/new projects.
• Provide overall project management guidance and oversight to Superintendents and Foremen for current approved marine construction projects.
• Develop bid proposals for upcoming marine construction and services projects and ensure timely submission.
• Negotiate contracts and change orders as required.
• Estimate costs for upcoming projects accounting for materials, services, labor, and other associated costs.
• Procure materials and services from suppliers as needed.
• Interpret project plans and specifications for customers, suppliers, or others involved.
• Schedule project work activities according to plan timelines to ensure timely completion.
• Provide interface with project team members, suppliers, customers; ensure a safe work environment.
• Participate in Safety and Environmental initiatives to meet State/Federal regulations and improve existing Company programs.
• Drive regular passenger vehicles to visit work locations and job sites.
• Maintain confidentiality of company proprietary information.
• Hold responsibility for personal safety and safety of co‑workers; stop work if an unsafe condition is observed.
• Report any violations of laws, regulations, or Company policies promptly.
• Perform other related administrative and technical duties as assigned by immediate supervision.

• BS Degree in Civil Engineering/Construction Management, 8 years’ experience, or equivalent work experience.
• For degreed candidates, prior work experience in the marine construction industry is required.
• Working knowledge of Project Management & Administration, Marine Construction Materials, Procurement, Estimating, Scheduling, Project Tracking Software, Cost Control, Engineering & Project Standards, Safety & Environmental Compliance.
• Ability to quickly learn the technical aspects of the business.
• Effective communication skills and ability to interface with employees at all levels.
• Readiness to work out-of-town for extended periods.
• Compliance with safety responsibilities and maintenance of a safe workplace.

• Perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Use appropriate PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, respirators, ear plugs, steel‑toed shoes, personal flotation devices, etc.).
• Remain calm during emergencies, respond appropriately, and evacuate promptly if required.
• Walk, step, climb, or otherwise move from one location to another on job sites, including barges, boats, vessels, or dock facilities.
• Adapt to extreme temperature changes, outdoor conditions and prolonged exposure.

Compensation: $130‑150K DOE

Benefits include:

• Medical (including prescription drugs)
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off for vacation, sick, holidays, jury duty and bereavement leave
• Pre‑Tax Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Career growth & development

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), age, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.

Qualified applicants should apply at . Candidates not meeting the minimum requirements will not be considered.