Senior Project Manager, Ports & Coastal Engineering

About the Company: Moffatt & Nichol specializes in large complex waterfront infrastructure projects and is recognized as one of the worldwide leaders in this field. Moffatt & Nichol is a leading infrastructure advisor specialising in the planning and design of facilities that shape and serve our coastlines. Reflecting Moffatt & Nichol’s commitment to design innovation since 1945, Engineering News-Record (ENR) has ranked the company No. 1 design firm for Marine and Port Facilities in the United States and No. 7 internationally. Moffatt & Nichol's professional staff includes engineers, planners, scientists, and architects who serve our global client base from offices in Europe, the Americas, the Middle East and Asia Pacific. The firm provides clients worldwide with customised service and a level of excellence that have become the firm’s hallmark in three primary practise areas—coastal, environmental, and water resources; ports and harbours; and transportation, bridges, and rail.

About the Role: We are actively seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the planning, design, and delivery of complex ports, coastal, marine, and terminal infrastructure projects for public and private sector clients. This role will oversee multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple projects or programs from concept through construction support while serving as a trusted advisor to key clients.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the delivery of port, marine, coastal, and terminal infrastructure projects
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and commercial performance across multiple assignments
• Provide technical leadership for port master planning, marine structures, terminal developments, dredging, coastal engineering, and waterfront projects
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across civil, structural, geotechnical, coastal, environmental, mechanical, and electrical disciplines
• Build and maintain relationships with port authorities, terminal operators, developers, and other industry stakeholders
• Lead proposals, fee development, contract negotiations, and business development initiatives
• Mentor engineers, planners, and project managers while helping grow the practice

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Coastal, Ocean, or related Engineering discipline.
• 15+ years of experience delivering port, marine, coastal, or waterfront infrastructure projects (10+ years with an advanced degree).
• Strong project management experience with complex, multidisciplinary engineering programs.
• Technical expertise in marine infrastructure, port and terminal planning, coastal engineering, and related waterfront developments.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Strong client management, leadership, communication, and business development skills.
• All new hires will be required to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check in compliance with NIST 800-171.

Working Conditions: Majority of work is office based. Some site visits may be required which may necessitate navigating unpaved or natural terrain while carrying equipment.

Equal Opportunity Statement: As a global business, Moffatt & Nichol relies on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goal of Creative People, Practical Solutions serving our client needs, and ensures nondiscrimination in all activities. We draw from the world’s best and brightest, regardless of geographic, cultural, or institutional background. This approach enables us to better understand and serve our clients, foster innovation, and create a rich, collaborative work environment. Moffatt & Nichol is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Federal Contractor desiring priority referrals of all protected veterans for job openings.