Waterfront & Coastal Senior Project Manager

Tighe & Bond•Portsmouth, NH

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are committed to making a meaningful impact through our work. As a Senior Project Manager, you will join our Waterfront and Coastal Team in any our Portsmouth, NH, Providence, RI or North Kingston, RI offices, where you’ll play a key role in delivering vital infrastructure projects across the Northeast. Working with industry experts, you’ll tackle complex challenges that strengthen community resilience and advance environmental sustainability. At Tighe & Bond, you’ll find an engaging, hybrid work environment, a culture of collaboration, and the resources to support your professional growth and development. Our Waterfront and Coastal Team and Projects Our Waterfront and Coastal group specializes in providing planning and engineering services to address the challenges of coastal and waterfront storm damage on infrastructure. With climate change having a significant impact on numerous communities, we focus on preventative measures to ensure resilience. Our team of nearly 120 Land Use & Transportation professionals across our 17 regional offices is dedicated to supporting our coastal resiliency projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Coastal, or Environmental Engineering
Professional Engineer (PE) license required
Extensive years of experience (20+) in coastal engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
Proven track record in designing and managing complex coastal infrastructure projects
Strong business development skills with demonstrated success in securing and managing client relationships
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly and effectively
Experience managing project scopes, fees, budgets, schedules, and quality control
Demonstrated leadership and mentorship skills, with a focus on fostering staff growth and development

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Civil, Coastal, or Environmental Engineering
Experience in climate resilience and adaptation projects
Familiarity with regulatory frameworks specific to the Northeastern United States
Active involvement in professional organizations such as ASCE’s Coasts, Oceans, Ports, and Rivers Institute (COPRI) or PIANC
Experience with strategic planning and business line development in coastal engineering
Knowledge of sustainable design practices and resilience planning for coastal infrastructure

Responsibilities

Coordinate and manage project staffing, ensuring efficient allocation of resources across the waterfront and coastal group.
Assist with staff recruitment to support the continued growth and success of the practice
Build and maintain strong relationships with public and private sector clients, as well as municipal, state, and federal agencies, to identify and develop new business opportunities
Lead the preparation of proposals, facilitate client meetings, and participate in project interviews to secure new projects in the waterfront and coastal sectors
Support the senior-level management of projects, including overseeing scope and fee development, design quality, adherence to budgets and schedules, and client communications
Provide technical and professional mentorship to junior staff, fostering their career growth and contributing to a culture of collaboration and excellence
Contribute to the long-term vision and strategic growth of the waterfront and coastal practice, identifying new service areas and market opportunities
Provide subject matter expertise in the design and management of coastal infrastructure projects, ensuring projects meet regulatory requirements and client expectations
Represent the firm in industry associations and at conferences, strengthening our reputation as a leader in the coastal engineering space