Senior Project Manager, Ports & Coastal Engineering

About the role

Moffatt & Nichol, a leading infrastructure advisor in waterfront projects, is looking for 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 clients. The role oversees multidisciplinary teams and manages several projects or programs from concept through construction support, acting as a trusted advisor to key clients.

Key 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 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 and help grow the practice

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Coastal, Ocean or related engineering
• 15+ years of experience delivering port, marine, coastal or waterfront projects (10+ years with an advanced degree)
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
• Open to local applicants only; new hires must pass a post-offer background check in line with NIST 800-171

Required skills

• Technical expertise in marine infrastructure, port and terminal planning, coastal engineering and waterfront developments
• Project management of complex, multidisciplinary engineering programs
• Client management, leadership, communication and business development skills

Most of the work is office-based, with occasional site visits that may require navigating unpaved or natural terrain while carrying equipment.