Waterfront Business Leader

Geosyntec Consultants•Bedford, NH

About The Position

Geosyntec is hiring a Waterfront Business Leader to build and grow its waterfront and coastal engineering practice in the New England region. The successful candidate will help expand the firm's services, capabilities, and client base while providing senior technical leadership on challenging waterfront projects. The role is suited to an entrepreneurial, highly experienced professional who can combine business development, client management, project leadership, and technical work. The position is ideally based within reasonable proximity of Geosyntec’s Bedford, New Hampshire, office. A fully remote arrangement may be considered for the right candidate, with possible flexibility to establish an office in a suitable location in the future. Geosyntec is an international engineering and consulting firm serving private- and public-sector clients on environmental, natural-resource, and civil-infrastructure challenges. The firm describes collaboration and mentoring as cornerstones of its culture and operates under a sell-manage-do model. The Waterfront Business Leader will develop client relationships and business opportunities, lead multidisciplinary teams, manage projects, and identify resources needed to support opportunities. Project areas include shoreline stabilization, beach protection, living shorelines, site development, dredging, stormwater systems, coastal resiliency, marine structures, and other waterfront infrastructure. The role includes coordinating coastal engineering work on marine-related projects, providing technical direction, preparing technical deliverables, and participating in meetings with clients, regulators, and other parties. Business travel and driving to client, project, or company locations may be needed. Health and safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing may also be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, structural, or geotechnical engineering, or a related science with an emphasis on coastal or water resources.
At least 10 years of relevant experience in coastal, marine, and waterfront projects in a consulting environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated business development and project management experience in the private and municipal sectors.
Experience overseeing mid-size to large-scale, multi-phase projects.
Ability to work in a fast-paced consulting environment, manage multiple project assignments, meet strict deadlines, and travel to client facilities as needed.
Valid U.S. driver’s license and satisfactory driving record for business travel.
Health and safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing may be required.

Nice To Haves

15 or more years of relevant experience in coastal, marine, and waterfront projects.
Advanced degree in a related field of study.
Professional registration or credentials such as P.E., P.G., WEDG, or CFM.

Responsibilities

Grow waterfront and coastal engineering services through private-sector and municipal client relationships and business development.
Lead or support business development initiatives, proposal preparation, and strategic planning.
Understand regulatory drivers and funding sources that may affect the market.
Lead multidisciplinary teams working on coastal modeling and planning, resiliency, natural and nature-based solutions, shoreline stabilization, marine structures, and waterfront infrastructure projects.
Ensure client satisfaction and meet project profitability goals and objectives.
Provide technical leadership, direction, and guidance to project teams.
Prepare design calculations, construction drawings and specifications, and other technical work products.
Plan, schedule, conduct, or coordinate detailed phases of coastal engineering work on marine-related projects.
Prepare for and participate in meetings with clients, regulatory personnel, and other parties.
Drive personal, company, or rental vehicles to client or company project sites, offices, and other business locations as needed.
Identify resources needed to support business and project opportunities.