Program Director / Senior Client Manager
About The Position
Moffatt & Nichol is actively looking for a Program Director / Senior Client Manager with prior waterfront experience in our Tampa, FL office to pursue, lead, and oversee local and regional waterfront projects. As a key member of our team, you will lead and manage multidiscipline teams for a wide variety of projects, for both the public and private sector clients, including marinas, cruise and cargo facilities, island destinations, and waterfront revitalization projects in Florida and the Caribbean. As the successful new hire, your position will include a combination of business development, project / program management, and mentoring staff. You will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with clients and teaming partners.
Requirements
- 20+ years of experience in engineering field with a minimum of 10 years of experience in waterfront design and project management
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related
- Experience managing multidiscipline waterfront projects and developing business with clients
- Existing relationships with municipal and waterfront clients in the region
- Proven ability to mentor and train others
- Willingness and availability to travel for projects (domestic and international) on occasion
- Eligibility to obtain a Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC)
- All new hires will be required to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check in compliance with NIST 800-171
- Moffatt & Nichol uses E-Verify and employment is contingent upon the legal ability to obtain employment in the U.S. and to present the required documentation at hire
Nice To Haves
- Professional Engineer registration (PE) preferred
Responsibilities
- Prepares and leads projects pursuits / opportunities including positioning, team building, proposal writing, interviewing and contract negotiations
- Leads the delivery of large, complex technical waterfront projects/programs end-to-end, defining scope, timelines, budgets, and success metrics while ensuring alignment with business objectives
- Manages and oversees project financials, resources, and subconsultants, including forecasting, budget tracking, and optimizing allocation to meet delivery goals
- Identifies and mitigates risks, resolves issues, and provides clear, data-driven status reporting and executive-level communication on project health and milestones
- Builds and maintains relationships with existing and new clients as well as teaming partners
- Actively participates in initiatives to mentor existing staff and grow the team
- Collaborates with various teams within Moffatt & Nichol including the Water Practice and the Waterfronts Group
- Ensures project adherence to Moffatt & Nichol’s Quality Management System
Benefits
- Comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package with low employee contributions
- Family coverage is available
- Low-deductible plan available
- Generous HSA match
- Wellness Program (with financial incentives)
- Monthly one-on-one sessions with nutritionists
- Access to a Healthwise Pharmacist
- Mindfulness apps like The Calm and BetterHelp
- Free and confidential Employee Assistance Programs
- Generous Paid time off (15 to 25 days based on experience level)
- Paid Holidays (7)
- A floating holiday
- 401(k) match
- Excellent Life Insurance coverage, fully paid by the company
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Training opportunities
- Leadership Development Program
- Formal Mentoring program
- Active YP (Young Professionals) group
- Pet Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
