Ports and Marine Civil/Structural Project Manager

WSP in the U.S. · Houston, TX · 2 mo ago

ManufacturingFull-time

About the Role

WSP is seeking a Ports and Marine Project Manager to work out of any of our Maritime offices in Raleigh, NC; Houston, TX; San Diego or Irvine, CA; or Tampa, FL. The successful candidate will join our Ports and Maritime Team, contributing to a growing organization that meets client objectives and solves their challenges.

Our Maritime group consists of highly motivated analysts, planners, and maritime civil and structural engineers, working across key locations in the US and internationally. Major clients include port authorities, the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, terminal operators, contractors, private entities, and municipalities. With over 90 years of leadership in waterfront design, WSP’s Maritime group is dynamic, collaborative, and the largest and best waterfront/marine design group in the country.

Projects are diverse, interesting, and challenging, offering opportunities to enhance design skills, build relationships, and expand experience with regional, national, and worldwide clients.

Responsibilities

Supervise the work of staff engineers, task leads, and self-perform calculations, drawings, and technical specifications.
Prepare technical studies and reports, and guide/review the work of staff engineers.
Oversee calculations, cost estimates, drawings, technical specifications, and reports, performing quality assurance checks.
Manage and lead projects for marine facilities, including cargo terminals (container, bulk, break-bulk), federal facilities (homeporting piers and shipyards), and clients such as port authorities, DoD, private terminals, and public agencies.
Coordinate and manage multidisciplinary teams, including 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.
Engage in business development, marketing activities, and maintain positive client relationships.
Participate in the preparation of technical proposals, presentations, negotiations, and staff estimates.
Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, adhering to WSP’s Code of Conduct.
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 with prior marine, port, and coastal design experience.
Engineer license required (multi-state preferred).
Proficiency 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 policies.
Flexibility to adapt to varying schedules, prioritize responsibilities, and work under pressure.
Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific needs.
Ability to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card, which requires a TSA background check.

Preferred Qualifications

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

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. We design lasting solutions in buildings, transportation, energy, water, and the environment, serving local communities with over 15,000 employees across 300+ offices in the U.S. WSP offers a flexible and agile workplace model alongside a comprehensive suite of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on health and financial stability.