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WSP in the U.S. · 2 weeks ago

Maritime Project Manager

San Diego, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

7+ years exp

WSP is a leading engineering and professional services firm in the U.S. seeking a Maritime Project Manager to join their Ports and Marine Team. The role involves managing maritime projects, overseeing staff, and ensuring project goals are met while maintaining client relationships.

AssociationBankingE-Commerce

No H1B

Responsibilities

Take responsible charge for supervising the work of staff engineers, supervising task leads, and self-perform calculations and prepare drawings and technical specifications

Prepare technical studies and reports and guide/review the work of staff engineers

Perform oversight of calculations, cost estimates, drawings, technical specifications and reports

Perform quality assurance checks. Manage/ lead projects, tasks and staff for marine facility projects, including various types of cargo terminals (e.g. container, bulk, break-bulk), federal facilities (homeporting piers and shipyards), and clients (port authorities, DoD, private terminals, public agencies, etc.)

Perform multiple discipline management and coordination of internal and external teams comprised of civil, structural, geotechnical, electrical, mechanical, coastal, fire protection, and architecture

Prepare alternatives analysis reports and presentations for repair projects and capital improvement programs

Lead review meetings, client presentations, and design charrettes

Perform business development and general marketing activities. Maintain positive client relationships. Participate in preparation of technical proposals, presentations, negotiations, and staff estimates

Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures

Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs

Qualification

Civil EngineeringStructural EngineeringMarine Design ExperienceEngineer LicenseMaritime Codes KnowledgeProject ManagementClient Relationship ManagementTechnical Proposal DevelopmentQuality AssuranceTeam Leadership

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

7+ years of relevant post education experience in engineering discipline and prior marine, port, and coastal design experience

Engineer license required (multi-state preferred)

Aptitude in maritime related codes (ASCE, COPRI, etc.) and Department of Defense (UFC, UFGC) criteria

Competency or ability to supervise staff in state-of-the-art computer programs

Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies

Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in a pressure work environment

Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements

Ability to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card which requires a TSA background check