Pedagog Recruiting & Careers ยท 4 hours ago
Director of Engineering
Pedagog Recruiting & Careers is seeking a Director of Civil Engineering to oversee large-scale infrastructure investments across a multi-site port and transportation system. This role is responsible for planning, executing, and sustaining engineering, design, and construction functions to deliver critical assets safely and efficiently.
Responsibilities
Direct the development and execution of capital infrastructure projects including marine structures, terminals, warehouses, rail and roadway improvements, utilities, and dredging initiatives
Provide leadership to internal engineering resources while managing external consultants, designers, and construction partners
Establish project scopes, schedules, budgets, and cost controls; monitor progress to ensure successful project outcomes
Lead infrastructure assessments, asset management programs, and long-range maintenance planning
Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations governing engineering, construction, and environmental requirements
Support grant-funded and externally financed infrastructure programs, including technical documentation and project coordination
Collaborate with operations, tenants, rail partners, utilities, and government stakeholders to align infrastructure projects with operational needs
Present technical analyses, recommendations, and project updates to executive leadership and governing bodies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering required
Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required
Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in civil, marine, transportation, or heavy infrastructure engineering
Demonstrated experience leading complex capital projects and multidisciplinary teams
Proven ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership, public-sector stakeholders, and non-technical audiences
Preferred
advanced degree preferred
Background in port, maritime, industrial, or multimodal transportation facilities strongly preferred