Senior Ports & Marine Project Manager

About the role

AECOM Canada is hiring a Senior Ports & Marine Project Manager in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The role leads multidisciplinary project teams in the planning, design and delivery of ports, terminals, waterfront and marine infrastructure projects, and provides technical leadership in marine infrastructure.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage multidisciplinary project teams in the planning, design and delivery of ports, terminals, waterfront and marine infrastructure projects.
• Oversee project scope, schedule and budget, aligned with client requirements and organizational objectives.
• Provide technical leadership in container terminals, commercial and industrial ports, wharves, jetties, marine terminals, bulk material handling facilities, coastal structures and waterfront developments.
• Coordinate engineering activities for marine structures, geotechnical considerations, dredging, coastal processes and port infrastructure systems.
• Ensure quality assurance and compliance with codes, standards and safety regulations.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, regulatory agencies and internal stakeholders.
• Develop engineering and design solutions, prepare and review technical documentation such as reports, drawings, specifications and design calculations.
• Mentor junior engineers and technical staff, and support business development through technical input to proposals and client meetings.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, Marine, Coastal Engineering or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in ports and marine infrastructure projects, including design, project delivery and client management.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Canada or eligibility to register within 12 months.
• Preferred: Master's degree in Structural, Geotechnical, Marine or Coastal Engineering; PMP designation considered an asset.

Required skills

• Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering projects and coordinating project planning, budgeting, scheduling and stakeholder coordination.
• Understanding of marine structural design, geotechnical considerations, coastal processes and marine construction practices.
• Strong project management, risk management, financial management and client relationship management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and mentoring experience.
• Assets: experience in Atlantic Canada, with federal/provincial regulators, ports authorities or federal agencies, and business development experience.

What we offer

• Benefits depending on employment status, including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability coverage, paid time off, flexible work options, well-being resources and an employee assistance program.
• Retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.
• Training and development programs and a global team working on projects locally and worldwide.