Metro New York Area Waterfront & Coastal Engineering Practice Leader

About the role

GEI is seeking a Waterfront & Coastal Engineering Practice Leader to join one of our Metro New York Area offices. This is a senior seller/doer role with significant business development and revenue generation responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Grow our waterfront and coastal engineering practice by developing new and existing clients and markets while cross-selling GEI’s other core business areas including environmental, water resources, ecological, and civil engineering consulting.
• Serve as a technical leader and mentor.
• Aid in recruiting, managing, and training staff.
• Lead proposal efforts, maintain high visibility in the marketplace through regular client contact, participate in client-based professional organizations, and make presentations at industry events.
• Manage a variety of waterfront and coastal projects.
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Serve as a technical lead for the design of waterfront structures, including preparing construction drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and reports.
• Contribute to strategic planning at the office, regional, and national level.

Requirements

• Demonstrated success growing and leading a practice, inclusive of mentoring others.
• B.S. or M.S. in civil, marine, structural, or similar engineering and Professional Engineer’s license.
• 15+ years of experience working on waterfront and coastal projects with 10+ years in a project/program management role.
• Registered Professional Engineer in New York and New Jersey.
• Experience leading interdisciplinary design teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel for site visits / inspections, client meetings, and business development opportunities (to include overnight travel, as needed).
• Possess a valid US driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in the Metro New York Area and a well-established professional network.
• Experience with the laws and regulations governing the public procurement process in New York and New Jersey.

Skills

Not specified

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Program, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and More
Well-Being Program and Paid Parental Leave
Commuter Benefits
Hybrid Work Schedules and Cell Phone Stipends
GEI University (GEIU) with Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
Connecting Conversation Program with a Focus on Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement
Support and Financial Rewards for Publication Awards, Professional Dues, and Professional Licenses
Paid Holidays and Generous Paid Time Off Program
Rewards and Recognition
GEI-Funded Profit Sharing and 401(k)
Opportunity to be an Owner and Shareholder (Learn more here)

Pay

$150,000 - $200,000/year

Schedule

Not specified