Senior Ports & Marine Civil Engineer/Project Manager

AECOM; Halifax; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Flexible work options

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

AECOM in Halifax, Nova Scotia is looking for a Senior Ports & Marine Project Manager to lead multidisciplinary project teams in delivering marine infrastructure projects. This role involves managing project scope, budget, and schedule while providing technical leadership.

The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of relevant experience in the field, a Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline, and a Professional Engineer designation or eligibility. The position offers a compensation range of CAD 125,000 to CAD 185,000, along with various benefits.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in ports and marine infrastructure projects.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Canada or eligibility to obtain registration.
• Proven experience delivering marine infrastructure projects from concept to construction.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary project teams in the planning, design, and delivery of marine infrastructure projects.
• Ensure quality assurance and compliance with relevant codes and safety regulations.
• Prepare and review technical documentation including reports and design calculations.

Skills

Project management

Marine structural design

Client relationship management

Technical leadership

Mentoring junior engineers

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, Marine, or Coastal Engineering

Master’s degree in Structural, Geotechnical, Marine, or Coastal Engineering

Job description

Senior Ports & Marine Project Manager – Halifax, Nova Scotia

Senior Ports & Marine Project Manager will lead multidisciplinary project teams in the planning, design, and delivery of ports, terminals, waterfront, and marine infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams in the planning, design, and delivery of ports, terminals, waterfront, and marine infrastructure projects.
• Oversee project scope, schedule, and budget, ensuring alignment with client requirements and organizational objectives.
• Provide technical leadership in marine infrastructure projects including container terminals, commercial and industrial ports, wharves, jetties, marine terminals, bulk material handling facilities, coastal structures, and waterfront developments.
• Lead and coordinate engineering activities involving marine structures, geotechnical considerations, dredging, coastal processes, and port infrastructure systems.
• Ensure quality assurance and compliance with relevant codes, standards, and safety regulations.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, regulatory agencies, and internal stakeholders to manage successful project execution.
• Develop innovative engineering and design solutions to address technical and operational challenges.
• Prepare and review technical documentation including reports, drawings, specifications, design calculations, and construction support documentation.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and technical staff, promoting collaboration and technical excellence.
• Support business development efforts through technical input to proposals, participation in client meetings, industry engagement, and professional associations.

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, Marine, or 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 obtain registration within 12 months.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Master’s degree in Structural, Geotechnical, Marine, or Coastal Engineering.
• Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary engineering projects involving marine infrastructure.
• Experience with project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and stakeholder coordination.
• Proven experience delivering marine infrastructure projects from concept development through detailed design and construction support.
• Experience with port facilities, marine terminals, waterfront developments, dredging projects, wharves, jetties, breakwaters, and coastal protection structures.
• Demonstrated understanding of marine structural design, geotechnical considerations, coastal processes, and marine construction practices.
• Strong project management capabilities, including scope control, risk management, financial management, and client relationship management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience mentoring engineers and technical staff.
• PMP designation considered an asset.
• Experience supporting business development activities, including proposal preparation and client presentations.
• Experience working on projects within Atlantic Canada and familiarity with applicable provincial and federal regulatory requirements is considered an asset.
• Experience working with federal agencies, port authorities, or marine transportation stakeholders is considered an asset.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation range for this position is CAD 125,000 to CAD 185,000 per year.

All newly hired employees are required to attend an in‑person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, disability, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, flexible work options, well‑being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Artificial intelligence will be used to support the screening, assessment, and selection of applicants for this role. Final hiring decisions are made by the hiring team.