Ports & Marine Delivery Leader - West Coast

Arcadis•Atlanta, CA

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking a Ports & Marine Delivery Leader to lead the design capabilities for port infrastructure and enable delivery of complex structural, civil, and marine scopes nationally, with emphasis on the West Coast. The role supports port authorities, terminal operators, contractors, and governments with technical, commercial, and sustainable solutions throughout the asset life cycle, including port and terminal expansions and modernization. The leader will shape Arcadis’ port and marine design practice, lead multidisciplinary teams through planning, design, engineering, and delivery of complex capital programs, and provide technical direction and delivery oversight. The role also serves as a visible market leader across the US, with a focus on the West Coast, developing client relationships and pursuing opportunities. It collaborates with regional, national, and global experts to align capabilities with client needs and market trends.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
15+ years of experience delivering civil, structural, waterfront, or port infrastructure projects.
Proven leadership managing multidisciplinary teams and complex design programs.
Strong understanding of industry standards (ASCE, AASHTO, UFC, PIANC) and port/maritime best practices.
Demonstrated success winning work, including client engagement, pursuit strategy, proposal leadership, and relationship building.
Ability to operate as a market-facing technical leader, growing market presence while providing hands-on technical direction and delivery oversight.
Demonstrated knowledge of planning, operations, and design development of container terminal operations and port infrastructure improvements.
Demonstrated experience as a senior leader with significant presence and experience with major global terminal operators and port authorities.

Nice To Haves

An advanced degree is a plus.
Previous experience working for a port authority, terminal operator, engineering consultant, or contractor active in ports is an advantage.

Responsibilities

Shape and elevate Arcadis’ design practice for port and marine infrastructure, including civil, structural, waterfront, and facility improvements.
Lead multidisciplinary teams through planning, design, engineering, and delivery of complex capital programs.
Set technical direction, ensure quality, and guide teams on risk, design standards, constructability, and innovation.
Drive resilient and sustainable design solutions addressing climate adaptation, decarbonization, energy transition, and long-term port modernization.
Support project managers and teams in achieving technical excellence, schedule performance, and commercial success.
Collaborate with Arcadis’ global and national experts to bring the company’s capabilities to US clients.
Act as a visible leader for Arcadis’ ports and maritime market across the US, with a focus on the West Coast.
Build trusted relationships with port authorities, terminal operators, USACE, the U.S. Navy, transportation agencies, and private-sector partners.
Identify emerging opportunities and develop capture strategies, teaming arrangements, and win themes.
Lead proposal development for major pursuits, ensuring the technical offering is clear, compelling, and differentiated.
Collaborate with regional and national leadership to align discipline capabilities with client needs and market trends.