AECOM

Senior Project Manager - Ports & Marine

AECOM • $100K — $130K *
Houston, TX 77084In-Person
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8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • BA/BS in Structural, Civil, or Maritime Engineering with 8+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent education/experience.
  • Professional Engineer Registration preferred, particularly in Texas.
  • 10 years of design experience in seaport infrastructure with demonstrable career progression.
  • Experience leading projects within quality, budget, and time specifications.
  • Proficient in engineering software like AutoCAD Civil 3D or Bentley MicroStation.
  • Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical expertise for ports and marine infrastructure projects.
  • Manage multiple engineering projects, ensuring adherence to quality and timelines.
  • Strengthen and expand the Gulf Coast port practice.
  • Serve as a problem solver focused on client needs and project specifics.
  • Deliver project and technical task management on various simultaneous initiatives.
  • Cultivate new client relationships while enhancing existing partnerships.
  • Lead and mentor a team of engineers to achieve project objectives.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with a global team of over 500 maritime specialists.
  • Engagement in high-profile projects across various maritime developments.
  • Professional development opportunities within a supportive work environment.
  • Exposure to a diverse range of port-related infrastructure.
Full Job Description
Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Senior Project Manager to drive the success of our Ports & Marine engineering team. This role is ideal for an experienced civil/structural engineer with a deep understanding of port and marine infrastructure design and construction, and multi-disciplinary project leadership. The successful candidate will provide technical expertise, manage high-profile projects, and mentor a team of engineers to deliver high-quality solutions for clients. The position is based in Houston, TX.

You will be joining of a global team of 500+ maritime specialists who support on a wide range of maritime developments including container terminals, LNG facilities, waterfront developments, cruise and ferry terminals, marinas and harbors as well as coastal schemes such as beach development and coastal protection schemes.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
  • Technically sound in relevant components of engineering.
  • Assist the Ports and Marine Texas group manager to strengthen and grow port practice in the gulf coast.
  • Manage multiple projects involving a full spectrum of engineering services offered by AECOM.
  • Provide project and technical task management on multiple simultaneous projects.
  • Be a problem solver not a note taker. Ability to identify, understand and focus on clients' key requirements.
  • Good presentation and communication skills in English. Strong technical and proposal writing skills.
  • Provide structural and civil engineering technical expertise on Ports and Marine projects across the west region.
  • Ability to assist in developing new client relationships and to strengthen existing client relationships.
  • Clear understanding of commercial drivers of clients and projects along with project risk and profitability.
  • Strong team leadership skills. Self-starter, energetic, pro-active.


Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:
  • BA/BS + 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education in Structural, Civil Engineering or Maritime engineering.
  • Valid Drivers License is required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Professional Engineer Registration (Texas preferred).
  • 10 years of related design experience in a variety of seaport related infrastructure such as container terminal, dry bulk, and liquid bulk terminal wharves and uplands, showing progressive career growth.
  • Previous experience in leading projects to required quality, timeliness, and budget parameters.
  • Accountable for cementing client relationships on continuing projects and for growing sales and booking growth from area clients.
  • Houston Resident
  • Established residency in area.
  • MS in Structural or Civil Engineering.
  • Experience in ports, marine, or waterfront projects.
  • Proficiency in engineering drawings and visual aids using AutoCAD Civil 3D or Bentley MicroStation.
  • Strong project management skills, including budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation.
  • Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
  • Prior experience working with public agencies, private clients, and major port authorities.
  • Strong business development experience, including proposal writing and client negotiations.


Additional Information
  • This position does not include sponsorship for this role.


At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and government. With approximately 45,000 employees around the world, AECOM is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves. AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation and technical excellence in delivering solutions that create, enhance and sustain the world's built, natural, and social environments. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM serves clients in more than 150 countries and had revenue of $8.0 billion during the 12 months ended March 31, 2014.

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Size
51,000 employees
Market Cap
$11.8 billion
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Net Income
-$200.8 million
Founded
1990
5 Year Trend
-6.3%
Revenue
$13.3 billion
NASDAQ
ACM
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