Waterfront Group Leader

Tighe & Bond•Shelton, CT

8d•$147,142 - $193,124•Hybrid

About The Position

We are committed to making a meaningful impact through our work. As the Waterfront Group Leader, you will provide strategic leadership of our Waterfront and Coastal Team from any of our New England offices, where you’ll help shape the future of coastal infrastructure while leading a high-performing team delivering waterfront, marine, coastal, and resilience projects across the Northeast and beyond. Our team partners with public and private clients to solve complex coastal and marine infrastructure challenges. Our work includes waterfront redevelopment, shoreline stabilization, ports and harbors, climate adaptation, flood resilience, and nature-based coastal solutions. We combine technical excellence with practical, forward-thinking design; strong client relationships; and deep experience navigating regulatory environments. The result is work that strengthens communities and protects valuable coastal resources for generations to come.

Requirements

BS or MS in Civil, Coastal, or Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
15+ years of progressive experience in waterfront, coastal, or marine engineering, including significant experience leading multidisciplinary teams.
Demonstrated success leading climate resilience, adaptation, complex coastal infrastructure, and nature-based coastal solutions projects from concept through construction.
Strong business development and client management experience, with a proven ability to grow relationships and win work.
Familiarity with permitting and regulatory frameworks throughout the Northeastern United States.
Strategic mindset and the ability to balance technical leadership, operational management, and business growth.
Clear communication and presentation skills for technical and non-technical audiences

Nice To Haves

Active participation in professional organizations such as ASCE COPRI, PIANC, or similar industry associations.
Experience developing and executing strategic growth plans for technical practices or business lines.
Established industry presence through speaking engagements, publications, or leadership within professional organizations.

Responsibilities

Set the strategic direction for the Waterfront and Coastal practice, including growth priorities, emerging markets, service offerings, and innovation opportunities.
Build and strengthen relationships with public and private clients, regulatory agencies, and industry partners to identify and secure new opportunities.
Guide practice staffing, resource planning, and team development so the right people are aligned with the right opportunities.
Mentor and develop engineering talent, fostering a collaborative culture built on technical excellence, career growth, and knowledge sharing.
Serve as a senior advisor on complex waterfront and coastal infrastructure projects from planning and permitting through design and construction.
Oversee project performance, including scopes, budgets, schedules, risk management, quality control, and client communication.
Partner across disciplines and offices to deliver integrated solutions for environmental, infrastructure, and community challenges.