Lead Waterfront Engineer/Project Manager

About the role

Foth is seeking a Lead Waterfront/Marine Structural Engineer & Project Manager to support and grow our Ports, Harbors, and Waterfront practice in Detroit, MI. This role will serve as a technical and project delivery leader on waterfront and marine infrastructure projects across the United States, including the Atlantic, Gulf and Pacific coasts as well as the Great Lakes.

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership & Engineering
  Serve as technical lead and engineer-of-record for waterfront, marine, and coastal structural engineering projects nationwide
  Lead the planning, analysis, and design of marine structures including piers, wharves, dolphins, bulkheads, seawalls, revetments, and related infrastructure
  Perform and oversee coastal analysis, load development, structural modeling, and engineering calculations
  Develop, review, and oversee construction documents, including plans, specifications, and technical reports
  Maintain working knowledge of regulations and codes affecting waterfront infrastructure, with familiarity of local environments
  Proactively identify and help implement new design tools, analysis methods, and execution technologies relevant to marine and waterfront engineering

• Project Management & Delivery
  Serve as Project Manager on select projects, responsible for scope, schedule, budget, and quality
  Support and manage projects across multiple regions, including the Northeast, Southeast, California, and Midwest
  Coordinate with internal multidisciplinary teams including coastal, geotechnical, civil, environmental, and construction services
  Develop project work plans, staffing plans, schedules, and budgets in collaboration with discipline leads
  Monitor project performance, financials, and risks throughout project execution
  Support construction-phase services including shop drawing review, RFIs, inspections, and on-site construction support

• Detroit Market Growth
  Help grow Foth’s waterfront and marine presence in the Detroit and greater Great Lakes region, while leveraging experience from national projects
  Assist with local and national business development efforts, including identifying opportunities, supporting pursuits, and developing proposals
  Build and maintain relationships with public agencies, port authorities, terminal operators, industrial clients, and private developers
  Represent Foth at industry events, client meetings, and professional organizations in the Detroit region and nationally as appropriate

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Ocean, or Structural Engineering
  Minimum of 10 years of engineering experience, with a background in structural, coastal, mechanical, or environmental engineering, including at least 7 years focused specifically on structural engineering in feasibility, design, and/or construction management

• Professional Engineer License (or ability to obtain within 12 months)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

• 15+ years of experience with an engineering consulting firm, with emphasis on waterfront, marine, coastal, or port infrastructure

• Experience serving in Project Manager or Task Manager roles on multi-disciplinary projects

• Professional experience with regulatory frameworks across the Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, and/or West Coast

• Existing professional relationships with port authorities, public agencies, or waterfront clients

• Ability to obtain PE licensure in additional jurisdictions by comity

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Ocean, or Structural Engineering

• Minimum of 10 years of engineering experience, with a background in structural, coastal, mechanical, or environmental engineering, including at least 7 years focused specifically on structural engineering in feasibility, design, and/or construction management

• Professional Engineer License (or ability to obtain within 12 months)

Benefits

The base compensation listed for this job posting reflects a general range for the posted position. Base compensation will vary based on factors such as: years of experience, location, level of responsibility and licenses/certifications. In addition to base compensation, Foth members may be eligible to receive bonuses through our Earned Performance Incentive program. All employees are eligible for On-the-Spot bonuses. Exempt members are also eligible for either quarterly and/or annual bonuses. Eligible full-time and part-time members will be offered medical, dental, vision insurance, employee assistance program, disability, retirement, holiday pay, paid time off, and several other voluntary benefits.