Maritime Project Manager

Job Title: Ports and Marine Project Manager
Locations: Raleigh, NC;
Houston, TX;
San Diego + Irvine, CA;
Tampa, FL.

WSP seeks a Ports and Marine Project Manager to lead maritime projects, manage task leaders, schedules, budgets, and client expectations across a dynamic organization of maritime engineers in the U.S. and globally.

• Take responsibility for supervising work of staff engineers and task leads, and self‑perform calculations and prepare drawings and technical specifications.
• Prepare technical studies and reports and guide/review work of staff engineers.
• Oversee calculations, cost estimates, drawings, technical specifications and reports.
• Perform quality assurance checks, manage projects, tasks and staff for marine facility projects such as container, bulk, break‑bulk terminals; federal facilities; and private/public clients.
• Coordinate multiple disciplines (civil, structural, geotechnical, electrical, mechanical, coastal, fire protection, architecture).
• Prepare alternative analysis reports and presentations for repair projects and capital improvement programs.
• Lead review meetings, client presentations, and design charrettes.
• Perform business development and marketing activities, maintain client relationships, and prepare 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.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• 7+ years of relevant post‑education experience in engineering, with prior marine, port, and coastal design.
• Engineer license required (multi‑state preferred).
• Knowledge of maritime related codes (ASCE, COPRI, etc.) and DoD criteria (UFC, UFGC).
• Proficiency with state‑of‑the‑art computer programs and ability to supervise staff.
• Track record of upholding workplace safety and compliance with health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
• Flexibility to meet business needs, prioritize tasks and adapt to a fast‑paced environment.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Ability to obtain a TWIC card (TSA background check).

• Master’s degree in Engineering.
• Experience managing Port Authority, NAVY, or Coast Guard projects.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Disability or Protected Veteran Status are all respected.