Senior Project Manager - Ports and Navigation

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AECOM is seeking a Ports and Navigation Senior Project Manager based in Houston, TX.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Serves as Project Manager for small to large ports and navigation projects including dredging, beneficial use of dredged materials, feasibility studies and costal restoration projects.
• Provides technical leadership for projects from the planning phase through construction on all aspects of multi-disciplinary projects.
• Demonstrates experience in conventional and advanced technologies and alternative delivery projects.
• Competent in all aspects of project delivery, including scope, schedule, finance, and quality.
• Prepares technical memoranda, planning studies and final design calculations, plans and specifications.
• Coordinates with other discipline leads, clients, consultants, and agencies in management and implementation of projects.
• Propose approaches to solve new problems encountered using modifications of standard procedures or methods.
• Assists in identifying opportunities, development of proposals and statement of qualifications.
• Builds and maintain relationships with clients and Industry professionals.
• Actively participates in ports and marine industry specific conferences and professional organizations.
• Provides technical direction and mentorship for junior staff.

Minimum Qualifications

• BA/BS in Coastal, Ocean, Naval Architecture, or Civil Engineering plus 8 years of relevant work experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Texas Professional Engineer License

Preferred Qualifications

• Twelve (12) years of relevant experience (i.e. construction, previous work with consultants, etc.)
• M.S. degree in Coastal or Ocean Engineering or relevant field is preferred
• Prior experience with Galveston, Fort Worth, Mobile, and New Orleans Districts or other Districts of the USACE and Texas and/or state projects preferred.
• Reputation as a high performer.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven experience in business development and project delivery.
• Strong computer skills.
• Knowledge or familiarity in AutoCAD and/or GIS.
• Ability to work both independently and in group environments.
• Willingness to travel (typically for one to three days occasionally).

• Sponsorship is not available now or in the future for this position.

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