Waterfront Structural Engineering Manager
POSITION SUMMARY
A position is available for a Waterfront/Marine Managing Engineer for a candidate with a minimum of 10 years of experience in waterfront/marine work inclusive of evaluation and design of waterfront/marine structures throughout the Northeast. Projects range from waterfront facilities, marinas, marine terminals/ports, recreational and commercial piers, harbors, coastal revetments/seawalls, bulkheads, and coastal resiliency and sustainability projects.
The prospective candidate shall be a licensed professional engineer experienced in the development of construction plans/specifications, project management, client management, proposal development, and business development. The ideal candidate will also possess a passion for addressing the many challenges and opportunities confronting the coastal environment.
DUTIES AND CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for overseeing waterfront/marine disciplines for planning, design, permitting and implementation of complex projects.
- Perform and/or supervise waterfront facility inspections and assessments, which will include directing the work of engineers, technicians, administrative staff, and subcontractors in a multi-disciplined team environment.
- Work with project, group, and division managers in preparing the waterfront/marine group, project scopes, and personnel estimates needed for the waterfront/marine group for a specific project.
- Review and/or prepare or assist with proposals, project grant funding applications, progress reports, schedules, and budgets for ongoing projects.
- Review and prepare scope, staffing estimates, progress reports, monthly progress reports, schedules, and budgets for proposals.
- Attend and/or present at interviews, project meetings, and community outreach presentations.
- Maintain client coordination to keep stakeholders apprised of project status, changes in conditions, or other key points of information.
- Assist in contract negotiations.
- Participate in business development plan implementation.
- Represent the firm in the community and through professional organizations and events.
- Other related activities as needed and assigned.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND COMPETENCIES
- Registered Professional Engineer license required. WEDG certification a plus.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET/EAC accredited program; master's degree or equivalent preferred.
- 10+ years of experience with an in-depth knowledge of geo-structural design required, and engagement in life-long learning to maintain knowledge of contemporary issues and coastal resiliency strategies.
- Experience with engineering software including AutoCAD, CEDAS, STWave, SLOPE/W, L‑pile, and GIS systems preferred.
- Must be able to communicate effectively using verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to internal and external audiences.
- Attention to detail and the ability to think critically.
- Self‑motivated with a professional attitude.
- Active participation in professional and/or community organizations, with leadership roles, especially at a local level, preferred.
- Experience with staff management, project management, and business development.
- Service‑oriented approach to client management and willingness to act as a mentor for junior-level staff preferred.
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