Waterfront Project Manager - Ports/Maritime/Coastal

Kimley-Horn • Long Beach, CA

6d • $120,000 - $150,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Kimley-Horn's Long Beach office is seeking a Project Manager with 6+ years of experience to join their Structures team. This is not a remote position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Coastal, Structural, or Environmental Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant engineering and project management experience with a demonstrated focus on coastal and waterfront infrastructure projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of coastal and waterfront infrastructure systems, structural design, permitting, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven ability to manage multi-disciplinary project teams and consistently deliver exceptional client service.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the organizational and leadership ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in a relevant state; multi-state license a plus.
• Master's degree in Structural Engineering or similar advanced program.
• Background in structural engineering with applied experience in marine or coastal structural systems (wharves, piers, sheet pile, pile foundations, or similar).
• Familiarity with coastal permitting processes — USACE Section 404/10, California Coastal Commission, CEQA/NEPA, and related regulatory frameworks.
• Experience with BIM tools (Revit), AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or structural analysis software applicable to marine environments.
• Demonstrated history of business development contributions, including client relationship management and proposal development.
• Experience supporting naval or military waterfront facility projects (e.g., NAVFAC, US Coast Guard) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex waterfront and coastal projects from concept through completion, including marinas, piers, ports, and coastal infrastructure.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies, facilitating clear communication and collaborative decision-making throughout project delivery.
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and resource plans to ensure successful on-time, on-budget project outcomes.
• Provide structural engineering analysis and design for marine structures including wharves, bulkheads, sheet pile walls, pile-supported platforms, and floating dock systems.
• Supervise, guide, and mentor junior engineers and project team members, fostering professional growth and upholding Kimley-Horn's high standards of technical excellence.
• Support coastal and waterfront permitting processes including USACE, CEQA/NEPA, Coastal Commission, and other relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities to grow Kimley-Horn's Coastal Waterfront Practice through client relationship management and strategic business development initiatives.
• Supervise and mentor other team members to foster professional growth and uphold the firm’s high standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including environmental scientists, planners, and naval architects on multi-disciplinary waterfront projects.

Benefits

• 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior