Project Manager, Water Resources

Rk&K•Charleston, SC

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

At RK&K, we are hiring a Coastal Project Manager to lead our team in the Charleston, SC area. As a Project Manager you will assist RK&K's SC team in growing our Costal Engineering footprint throughout the low country. Essential Functions Perform Oversight of the following functions: Risk Assessment, including evaluating the risks posed by natural hazards such as hurricanes increased storm intensities and sea level rise, and developing strategies to mitigate these risks. Hydrodynamic and wave modeling to analyze and predict the behavior of water bodies, utilizing modeling software such as MIKE, Delft3D, SWAN, CMS or ADCIRC. Evaluate different coastal structures necessary to protect communities. Design effective coastal protection measures and manage coastal resources. Proactively deliver a wide range of coastal projects including: Shoreline Protection such as seawalls, breakwaters, and groins to prevent coastal erosion and protect against storm surges and flooding. Beach renourishment, living shorelines and dune restoration to combat erosion. Flood defense including designing systems such as levees, dikes, flood walls, and gates to protect coastal communities from flooding. Additional responsibilities include: Provide excellent client services with a focus on quality and timeliness. Lead client meetings and pursuit efforts. Meet and work directly with other design team members including project manager, project engineers, design technicians, drafters, surveyors, contractors, inspectors, public agency officials, and clients. Provide office and site visit support for projects in construction. Lead agency and stakeholder coordination as needed for coastal projects. Attract, train and manage junior staff in coastal engineering.

Requirements

10+ years' experience in Coastal Engineering/Design
Excellent Communication skills and attention to details with a team-work attitude
Experience with preparation of construction plans and specifications
Utilizing coastal modeling software is required, example programs include MIKE, Delft3D, SWAN, CMS or ADCIRC.
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in the state of SC or ability to obtain within 6 months
Bachelors Degree in Coastal or Civil Engineering, or related field with demonstrated expertise in coastal dynamics.

Nice To Haves

Masters or Doctorate Degree in Coastal Engineer a plus
Experience with SCDOT, USACE, SCDHEC-OCRM, County and municipality projects
Experience using various modeling software.

Responsibilities

Risk Assessment
Hydrodynamic and wave modeling
Evaluate different coastal structures necessary to protect communities.
Design effective coastal protection measures and manage coastal resources.
Shoreline Protection
Beach renourishment, living shorelines and dune restoration to combat erosion.
Flood defense
Provide excellent client services with a focus on quality and timeliness.
Lead client meetings and pursuit efforts.
Meet and work directly with other design team members including project manager, project engineers, design technicians, drafters, surveyors, contractors, inspectors, public agency officials, and clients.
Provide office and site visit support for projects in construction.
Lead agency and stakeholder coordination as needed for coastal projects.
Attract, train and manage junior staff in coastal engineering.