Senior Project Manager - Waterfront & Coastal

About the role

We are committed to making a meaningful impact through our work. As the Technical Director you will lead our Waterfront and Coastal Team from any of our New England offices, where you’ll lead and grow a high-performing team delivering impactful waterfront, coastal, and resilience projects throughout the Northeast and beyond. This is a strategic leadership role for a recognized technical expert who thrives on mentoring teams, building client partnerships, and shaping the future of coastal infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Leading and expanding the Waterfront and Coastal practice, driving strategic growth, operational excellence, and technical innovation across the business line
• Guiding project staffing and team development efforts, ensuring the right resources are aligned to deliver exceptional client service while supporting the continued growth of the practice
• Recruit, mentor, and develop engineering talent, fostering a collaborative culture focused on technical excellence, career growth, and knowledge sharing
• Build and strengthen relationships with public and private sector clients, regulatory agencies, and industry partners to identify and secure new opportunities
• Serve as a senior advisor on complex waterfront and coastal infrastructure projects, providing technical leadership from planning and permitting through design and construction
• Oversee project performance, including scope development, budgets, schedules, quality management, and client communication
• Collaborate with firm leadership to shape the long-term vision for the Waterfront and Coastal practice, identifying emerging markets, service offerings, and innovation opportunities
• Represent the firm externally through industry conferences, professional organizations, technical publications, and speaking engagements to elevate the firm’s visibility and reputation
• Partner across disciplines and offices to deliver integrated solutions that address complex environmental, infrastructure, and community challenges

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Coastal, Environmental Engineering, or a related field
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• 20+ years of progressive experience in waterfront, coastal, or marine engineering, including significant leadership experience
• Demonstrated success leading complex coastal infrastructure and resilience projects from concept through construction
• Strong business development and client management experience with a proven ability to grow relationships and win work
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing staff performance, mentorship, and professional development
• Deep understanding of project management principles including scopes, budgets, schedules, risk management, and quality control
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical audiences
• Strategic mindset with the ability to balance technical leadership, operational management, and business growth

Total Rewards

• Compensation is based on skills and experience as reflected in the pay range below
• Annual Bonus, Profit Sharing, and Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Best in Class Medical Insurance, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Wellness Rewards and Reimbursements
• Tuition Reimbursement and Qualified Student Loan Paydown Contributions
• Reimbursements for Licensure/ Certification Preparation and Fees
• Summer Fridays Flextime and Hybrid Work Environment
• Pet Insurance and Adoption Assistance