Senior Project Manager - Ports & Marine

AECOM is seeking a Senior Project Manager to drive the success of our Ports & Marine engineering team. This role is ideal for an experienced civil/structural engineer with a deep understanding of port and marine infrastructure design and construction, and multi-disciplinary project leadership. The successful candidate will provide technical expertise, manage high-profile projects, and mentor a team of engineers to deliver high-quality solutions for clients. The position is based in Houston, TX.

You will be joining of a global team of 500+ maritime specialists who support on a wide range of maritime developments including container terminals, LNG facilities, waterfront developments, cruise and ferry terminals, marinas and harbors as well as coastal schemes such as beach development and coastal protection schemes.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Technically sound in relevant components of engineering.
• Assist the Ports and Marine Texas group manager to strengthen and grow port practice in the gulf coast.
• Manage multiple projects involving a full spectrum of engineering services offered by AECOM.
• Provide project and technical task management on multiple simultaneous projects.
• Be a problem solver not a note taker. Ability to identify, understand and focus on clients’ key requirements.
• Good presentation and communication skills in English.  Strong technical and proposal writing skills.
• Provide structural and civil engineering technical expertise on Ports and Marine projects across the west region.
• Ability to assist in developing new client relationships and to strengthen existing client relationships. 
• Clear understanding of commercial drivers of clients and projects along with project risk and profitability.
• Strong team leadership skills. Self-starter, energetic, pro-active.