Senior Project Manager - Ports & Maritime

AtkinsRéalis•Miami, FL

1d•$100,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a highly motivated Senior Project Manager to lead the planning, design, and delivery of complex port, maritime, and waterfront infrastructure projects across North America. The role serves as a trusted advisor to port authorities, terminal operators, government agencies, and private-sector clients, leading multidisciplinary teams through all phases of project execution. It combines project management, technical leadership, client relationship management, and business development responsibilities. The Senior Project Manager is responsible for complex project delivery, including scope, schedule, budget, quality, client satisfaction, project financial performance, and compliance with client, regulatory, and company requirements. The position also manages client relationships, supports strategic account growth and business development, and leads or contributes to pursuits and negotiations. The role provides coaching and mentorship to project managers, engineers, planners, and technical staff and supports staff development, recruiting, succession planning, and workforce growth. Projects may include port master planning; cruise, cargo, and container terminal development or expansion; marine structures and waterfront facilities; bulkheads, wharves, piers, and berthing facilities; port resilience and climate adaptation; navigation and landside infrastructure; intermodal freight and logistics facilities; alternative delivery projects; and construction or program management assignments. The position is based in Miami, Florida.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Planning, Construction Management, or a related field.
At least 10 years of progressive experience in ports, maritime, waterfront, transportation, or related infrastructure projects.
Professional Engineer (PE) license and/or relevant professional certification.
Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary projects and teams.
Proven client-facing and project delivery experience.
Experience managing project budgets, schedules, and contracts.
Strong communication, leadership, and relationship management skills.

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
15 or more years of ports and maritime industry experience.
Experience working with Port Authorities, USACE, NAVFAC, DOTs, and terminal operators.
Established industry relationships in the ports and maritime sector.
Successful track record of business development and winning work.
Experience serving in a seller-doer capacity.
Familiarity with alternative delivery methods, including CMAR, Design-Build, and Progressive Design-Build.

Responsibilities

Manage complex ports and maritime projects, ensuring successful delivery of scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client satisfaction.
Lead multidisciplinary teams across engineering, planning, environmental, permitting, coastal, and construction management disciplines.
Oversee project execution from pursuits and proposal development through design, construction, and closeout.
Manage project financial performance, including forecasting, resource planning, risk management, and profitability.
Ensure compliance with client requirements, regulatory standards, and company quality procedures.
Serve as primary client contact for port authorities, maritime agencies, terminal operators, and private-sector clients.
Build and maintain client relationships, identify repeat-business opportunities, and support strategic account growth and Key Account Management initiatives.
Support business development and seller-doer activities; lead or support RFQs, RFPs, presentations, interviews, and contract negotiations.
Develop pursuit strategies with regional and technical leaders and monitor market trends for emerging opportunities.
Coach and mentor project managers, engineers, planners, and technical staff.
Support staff development, recruiting, succession planning, and workforce growth initiatives.
Foster collaboration across regional offices and technical disciplines and promote safety, innovation, accountability, and client service excellence.
Deliver projects safely, on schedule, and within budget; maintain strong financial performance; win strategic pursuits; and contribute to growth of the Ports & Maritime business.