Tighe & Bond · 17 hours ago
Waterfront & Coastal Senior Project Manager
Portsmouth, NH
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$147K/yr - $193K/yr
20+ years expTighe & Bond is a leading employee-owned engineering, design, and environmental consulting firm committed to excellence. As a Senior Project Manager in the Waterfront and Coastal Team, you will oversee project staffing, business development, and client relationships while delivering vital infrastructure projects focused on community resilience and environmental sustainability.
Consulting
Responsibilities
Coordinate and manage project staffing, ensuring efficient allocation of resources across the waterfront and coastal group. Assist with staff recruitment to support the continued growth and success of the practice
Build and maintain strong relationships with public and private sector clients, as well as municipal, state, and federal agencies, to identify and develop new business opportunities
Lead the preparation of proposals, facilitate client meetings, and participate in project interviews to secure new projects in the waterfront and coastal sectors
Support the senior-level management of projects, including overseeing scope and fee development, design quality, adherence to budgets and schedules, and client communications
Provide technical and professional mentorship to junior staff, fostering their career growth and contributing to a culture of collaboration and excellence
Contribute to the long-term vision and strategic growth of the waterfront and coastal practice, identifying new service areas and market opportunities
Provide subject matter expertise in the design and management of coastal infrastructure projects, ensuring projects meet regulatory requirements and client expectations
Represent the firm in industry associations and at conferences, strengthening our reputation as a leader in the coastal engineering space
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Civil, Coastal, or Environmental Engineering
Professional Engineer (PE) license required
Extensive years of experience (20+) in coastal engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
Proven track record in designing and managing complex coastal infrastructure projects
Strong business development skills with demonstrated success in securing and managing client relationships
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly and effectively
Experience managing project scopes, fees, budgets, schedules, and quality control
Demonstrated leadership and mentorship skills, with a focus on fostering staff growth and development
Preferred
Master's degree in Civil, Coastal, or Environmental Engineering
Experience in climate resilience and adaptation projects
Familiarity with regulatory frameworks specific to the Northeastern United States
Active involvement in professional organizations such as ASCE's Coasts, Oceans, Ports, and Rivers Institute (COPRI) or PIANC
Experience with strategic planning and business line development in coastal engineering
Knowledge of sustainable design practices and resilience planning for coastal infrastructure
Benefits
Annual Bonus, Profit Sharing, and Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Best in Class Medical Insurance
Dental & Vision Insurance
Wellness Rewards and Reimbursements
Tuition Reimbursement and Qualified Student Loan Paydown Contributions
Reimbursements for Licensure/ Certification Preparation and Fees
Summer Fridays Flextime and Hybrid Work Environment
Pet Insurance and Adoption Assistance
Company
Tighe & Bond
Tighe & Bond is a civil engineering company that offers engineering and environmental consulting services.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Doug Cheppo
SVP & CFO
Fran Hoey
Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)
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