Channel Infrastructure Marine Regulatory Senior Project Manager

We are seeking an experienced Channel Infrastructure Marine Regulatory Senior Project Manager to oversee complex marine infrastructure, navigation channel, dredging, and environmental regulatory projects in Houston, TX. This pivotal role involves coordinating with federal and state regulatory agencies to ensure project compliance, navigational safety, and environmental stewardship while supporting large-scale infrastructure development and maintenance initiatives.

• Manage marine regulatory and navigation channel infrastructure projects from initial planning through permitting, execution, and completion.
• Coordinate federal, state, and local environmental permitting processes for dredging, channel maintenance, and marine infrastructure projects.
• Support compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and applicable federal and state environmental regulations.
• Collaborate with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), EPA, TCEQ, and other regulatory agencies.
• Prepare, review, and submit marine permit applications, amendments, and technical documentation.
• Oversee dredging projects, including navigation channel improvements, maintenance dredging, and dredged material placement activities.
• Assist in dredged material management, disposal area planning, environmental assessments, and securing regulatory approvals.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, cost estimates, and progress reports.
• Liaise with engineering consultants, environmental specialists, contractors, and stakeholders throughout project execution.
• Review engineering plans, environmental studies, technical reports, and regulatory documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Identify project risks, regulatory challenges, and potential permitting delays, developing mitigation strategies as needed.
• Participate in meetings with government agencies, terminal operators, engineering firms, and maritime stakeholders.
• Monitor project performance for adherence to environmental regulations, contractual requirements, and project objectives.
• Provide technical insights and regular updates to senior management.
• Support long-term navigation channel development, infrastructure improvements, and sustainable waterway initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Marine Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Coastal Engineering, or a related field.
• Extensive professional experience in marine infrastructure, dredging, environmental permitting, regulatory affairs, or project management.
• In-depth understanding of USACE permitting procedures, NEPA, and federal/state environmental regulations.
• Proven track record managing projects involving navigation channels, dredging, marine construction, or port infrastructure.
• Familiarity with environmental permitting processes involving agencies such as USACE, EPA, TCEQ, and USCG.
• Experience coordinating with engineering consultants, regulatory agencies, contractors, and public-sector stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills, including budgeting, scheduling, documentation, and regulatory coordination.
• Excellent communication, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to interpret technical studies, engineering reports, environmental assessments, and regulatory requirements.
• Willingness to work on-site in Houston, TX, with travel as required.

Candidates with prior USACE navigation project experience, knowledge of NEPA documentation, and certifications such as PE or PMP are highly preferred. This is an exciting opportunity to lead critical infrastructure projects at the forefront of maritime development— to contribute to sustainable waterway management and port operations.