About The Position

Stantec is seeking a driven Coastal Engineering Project Manager/Senior Coastal Engineer to join our rapidly expanding Coastal Engineering Solutions Practice. This role requires a proven project manager and team leader with strong coastal engineering experience. The position is preferably based in Tampa, Florida, though other Florida locations and flexible work arrangements may be considered. Our Coastal Engineering Solutions Practice leads and supports a diverse portfolio of coastal projects worldwide. The ideal candidate will provide leadership in expanding our coastal services across the region and bring deep expertise in the following areas: Natural Hazards and Coastal Risk, Coastal Hydrodynamics and Morphology, Coastal Zone Management, Environmental Restoration, and Enhancement, Climate Change, Resilience Planning, and Sea Level Rise Impacts, Coastal Engineering Design, Construction oversight of coastal type projects. Our environmental professionals strive to serve our clients, understand their needs, and provide innovative and effective solutions. We succeed through the dedication of diverse, inclusive, and talented teams who collaborate and create the opportunity to work in more communities, for more clients in an ever-expanding range of services and geographies. Our success is marked by the union of client satisfaction and environmental stewardship. Stantec sees our employees as our greatest strength. In this role you can grow alongside the best in the industry to enrich your career path by making a positive impact.

Requirements

  • Demonstrated expertise in coastal zone management, resilience planning, and related coastal disciplines.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to conduct effective client and agency presentations and written report preparation.
  • Current registration as Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or Science Professional.
  • Master of Science degree in Science or Engineering with 7+ years of experience with the subject matter focus on one of the areas of expertise listed above.
  • OR Bachelor of Science degree in Science or Engineering with 10+ years of experience in one of the areas of expertise listed above.

Nice To Haves

  • ACOPNE Certification Diplomat in Coastal Port, Ocean and/or Navigation Engineering.
  • Demonstrated project experience through professional publications and presentations.
  • Demonstrated strong understanding of the Coastal Zone Management market and future trends to assist in expanding the Coastal Practice.

Responsibilities

  • Provides senior-level project management and leadership for coastal projects across the U.S. and potentially Canada.
  • Leads and delivers complex projects in coastal, estuarine, and marine environments.
  • Plans, schedules, and coordinates technical project phases while working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Prepares scopes of work, fee proposals, project budgets, cost estimates, and schedules.
  • Supports business development through proposal development and marketing efforts.
  • Provides construction management and related administrative services.
  • Mentors and oversees staff involved in coastal investigations, planning, and design.
  • Coordinates effectively with internal and external coastal professionals and support staff, communicating clearly and applying best practices in coastal zone management.
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