Project Engineer, Civil Engineering

Position Summary

This position is accountable for providing project engineering support to Orion Marine Contractors Inc. 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.

• 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.
• 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.

• 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.

BS Degree in Civil Engineering/Construction Science or related discipline and 2 years of work experience is required. The incumbent must have a working knowledge of Project Management & Administration, Marine Construction, Materials Procurement, Estimating, Scheduling, Project Tracking Software, Cost Control, Engineering & Project Standards, and Safety & Environmental Compliance.

The incumbent must also
1) be willing to travel,
2) have the ability to make business decisions based on available information,
3) be results‑driven to achieve Company business objectives,
4) be able to influence and motivate other members of the management team,
5) be self‑motivated and be capable of leadership by example, and
6) have a high degree of personal integrity.

The incumbent must have the ability to quickly learn the technical aspects of the business, be an effective communicator, have the ability to interface well with employees at all levels of the organization, and be able to work out‑of‑town for extended periods of time.

The Company expects and requires the incumbent and each of its other employees to observe and fulfill the above and all other safety responsibilities and actively work toward maintaining a safe workplace. Failure to do so can…