Waterfront & Marine Project Manager

Tighe & Bond•Portsmouth, NH

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are committed to making a meaningful impact through our work. As a Project Manager , you will join our Waterfront and Coastal Team in our Portsmouth, NH or Providence or North Kingston, RI office, 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, Geotechnical, or related engineering field
Minimum of 10 years of consulting engineering experience with increasing responsibility in the waterfront industry
Professional Engineer (PE) license
Proven experience in managing coastal infrastructure projects and leading multidisciplinary project teams
Strong technical skills in coastal engineering, geotechnical investigations, and structural design
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical information to clients, stakeholders, and team members
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
Demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills to support the growth of project engineers and staff

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Civil, Coastal, or Geotechnical Engineering
Experience with permitting processes, including preparation of environmental and regulatory documentation
Familiarity with sustainable coastal design practices and resilience planning
Experience with design software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or other coastal modeling tools
Knowledge of construction management and inspection practices for coastal projects

Responsibilities

Manage coastal infrastructure projects from conceptual design through construction completion, including port, pier, dock, and industrial waterfront facilities, seawalls, revetments, bulkheads, and shoreline restoration
Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, fostering strong relationships, understanding project objectives, and ensuring exceptional client service
Develop and monitor project budgets, implement schedules, and ensure adherence to project timelines and cost estimates
Provide technical leadership and guidance for permit applications, design drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and reports
Collaborate with other design disciplines, regulatory agencies, and contractors to ensure seamless project delivery and compliance with industry standards
Oversee construction-phase services, including inspections, submittal reviews, and resolution of technical issues
Lead and mentor staff engineers and other technical staff, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and professional growth
Ensure that Tighe & Bond’s high standards of quality and technical excellence are maintained across all project deliverables
Manage and review projects involving retaining walls, fendering systems, pile-supported structures, boat ramps, and other geo-structural elements
Oversee the development of permit applications and ensure project compliance with local, state, and federal regulations