Senior Project Manager - Ports & Maritime

AtkinsRéalis•Miami, FL

About The Position

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a highly motivated Project Manager/Senior Project Manager to lead the planning, design, and delivery of complex port, maritime, and waterfront infrastructure projects across North America. The role combines project management, technical leadership, client relationship management, and business development. The successful candidate will advise port authorities, terminal operators, government agencies, and private-sector clients while leading multidisciplinary teams throughout project execution. The Senior Project Manager will oversee projects from pursuit and proposal development through design, construction, and closeout, managing scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, resources, and financial performance. The role also involves developing client relationships and strategic accounts, supporting business development and pursuits, and coaching and mentoring staff. Projects may include port master planning, cruise and cargo terminal development, marine structures, resilience programs, navigation and landside improvements, intermodal facilities, and construction or program management assignments. The position is based in Miami, Florida. Expected compensation is $100,000–$150,000, depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Planning, Construction Management, or a related field.
10 or more 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 within 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

Lead complex ports and maritime projects, ensuring delivery of scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client satisfaction.
Lead multidisciplinary engineering, planning, environmental, permitting, coastal, and construction management teams.
Oversee project execution from pursuit 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 the primary point of 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 to win new work.
Monitor market trends and identify opportunities in ports, freight, logistics, cruise, cargo, intermodal, resilience, and waterfront infrastructure.
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.