Maritime Project Manager

About the role

This Opportunity WSP is initiating a search for a Ports and Marine Project Manager with the potential to work out of any of our Maritime offices within Raleigh-NC, Houston-TX, San Diego+Irvine-CA, Tampa-FL. The successful candidate will be involved in projects with our Ports and Maritime Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

Responsibilities

• Take responsible charge for supervising the work of staff engineers, supervising task leads, and self-perform calculations and prepare drawings and technical specifications.
• Prepare technical studies and reports and guide/review the work of staff engineers.
• Perform oversight of calculations, cost estimates, drawings, technical specifications and reports.
• Manage/lead projects, tasks and staff for marine facility projects, including various types of cargo terminals (e.g. container, bulk, break-bulk), federal facilities (homeporting piers and shipyards), and clients (port authorities, DoD, private terminals, public agencies, etc.).
• Perform multiple discipline management and coordination of internal and external teams comprised of civil, structural, geotechnical, electrical, mechanical, coastal, fire protection, and architecture.
• Prepare alternatives analysis reports and presentations for repair projects and capital improvement programs.
• Lead review meetings, client presentations, and design charrettes.
• Perform business development and general marketing activities.
• Maintain positive client relationships.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• 7+ years of relevant post education experience in engineering discipline and prior marine, port, and coastal design experience.
• Engineer license required (multi-state preferred).
• Aptitude in maritime related codes (ASCE, COPRI, etc.) and Department of Defense (UFC, UFGC) criteria.
• Competency or ability to supervise staff in state-of-the-art computer programs.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in a pressure work environment.
• Ability to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card which requires a TSA background check.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Engineering.
• Experience with design and management of Port Authority, NAVY, or Coast Guard projects.

Skills

• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in state-of-the-art computer programs.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Benefits

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

Pay

Compensation and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule is flexible to meet business needs and can vary based on project requirements.

About WSP

ABOUT US WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper. www.wsp.com WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges.