Area Manager, Management Operations Management

This position is accountable for management and oversight of Marine construction projects along the southeastern Atlantic coastline. Responsibilities include involvement in the Estimating, Bidding, Planning, Operations, Execution, Policy Compliance and Safety aspects of all projects. The incumbent will work closely with the Sr. VP Operations, Project Managers, Project Engineers, Estimators, and Project Superintendents to ensure that projects are completed on-time and under budget.

The position is based in Tampa, Florida.

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 closely with the Operations leadership in Tampa to achieve business objectives for Orion Marine’s construction projects in the division’s geographic region.
• Provides strategic direction to Project Managers and gives guidance on key decisions for all current projects in this area.
• Develops and implements project plans based on bid proposals, cost estimates, project timetables, contractual guidelines, customer feedback, Company policies and regulatory safety and environmental statutes.
• Oversees progress on awarded projects and provides guidance as may be required to ensure timely project completion below budget.
• Utilizes effective leadership over direct reports to maximize employee productivity and contribution to on-going construction projects.
• Approves and manages project spending budgets and holds employees assigned to these projects accountable for costs relative to established budgets.
• Establishes and maintains on-going client relationships with customers and clients to investigate new business and project opportunities as they arise.
• Ensures adherence to safety and operational procedures that promote employee safety and wellness.
• Trains and develops project management personnel to provide management depth and skill base for continuation of efficient project operation.
• Ensures participation in Safety and Environmental initiatives that will contribute to compliance of State/Federal regulations and improve existing Company programs.
• Visits work locations and job sites.

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 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 COMPENTENCIES

• Business Acumen (Business Awareness, Knowledge):
  Showcases knowledgeable and understanding of business operations and functions, and the ability to align goals to support the business.
• Change Management (Change Readiness, Conflict Management):
  Demonstrates support for innovation to improve effectiveness;
  Initiate, sponsor, and implement organizational change.
• Collaboration…