Senior Project Manager - Ports and Navigation

AECOM•Houston, TX

11h•$150,000 - $180,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a Ports and Navigation Senior Project Manager based in Houston, TX. This role involves serving as Project Manager for a range of ports and navigation projects, from small to large scale, including dredging, beneficial use of dredged materials, feasibility studies, and coastal restoration projects. The position requires providing technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle, from planning to construction, across all aspects of multi-disciplinary projects. The ideal candidate will demonstrate experience with conventional and advanced technologies, alternative delivery projects, and be competent in all facets of project delivery, including scope, schedule, finance, and quality management. Responsibilities also include preparing technical documentation, coordinating with various stakeholders, proposing solutions to new challenges, assisting in business development efforts, building client relationships, participating in industry events, and mentoring junior staff.

Requirements

BA/BS in Coastal, Ocean, Naval Architecture, or Civil Engineering plus 8 years of relevant work experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
Texas Professional Engineer License

Nice To Haves

Twelve (12) years of relevant experience (i.e. construction, previous work with consultants, etc.)
M.S. degree in Coastal or Ocean Engineering or relevant field is preferred
Prior experience with Galveston, Fort Worth, Mobile, and New Orleans Districts or other Districts of the USACE and Texas and/or state projects preferred.
Reputation as a high performer.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proven experience in business development and project delivery.
Strong computer skills.
Knowledge or familiarity in AutoCAD and/or GIS.
Ability to work both independently and in group environments.
Willingness to travel (typically for one to three days occasionally).

Responsibilities

Serves as Project Manager for small to large ports and navigation projects including dredging, beneficial use of dredged materials, feasibility studies and costal restoration projects.
Provides technical leadership for projects from the planning phase through construction on all aspects of multi-disciplinary projects.
Demonstrates experience in conventional and advanced technologies and alternative delivery projects.
Competent in all aspects of project delivery, including scope, schedule, finance, and quality.
Prepares technical memoranda, planning studies and final design calculations, plans and specifications.
Coordinates with other discipline leads, clients, consultants, and agencies in management and implementation of projects.
Propose approaches to solve new problems encountered using modifications of standard procedures or methods.
Assists in identifying opportunities, development of proposals and statement of qualifications.
Builds and maintain relationships with clients and Industry professionals.
Actively participates in ports and marine industry specific conferences and professional organizations.
Provides technical direction and mentorship for junior staff.