Associate Director Ports & Maritime - UAE & Saudi Arabia

Associate Director Ports & Maritime - UAE & Saudi Arabia

Regular Full-Time Structural Eng 30+ days ago Requisition ID: 3455 Moffatt & Nichol specializes in large complex waterfront infrastructure projects and is recognized as one of the worldwide leaders in this field. We are actively searching for a Maritime Associate Director who will be involved with establishing our Middle East office. The role is to lead the client interface and business development function as well as undertake project management and lead maritime projects such as terminal planning, structural and civil design, breakwaters, shoreline protection systems, and small boat harbours, as well as commercial and technical due diligence. This position will be outward client-facing and will also work with teams across the company on a variety of projects to deliver projects for key clients across the region. It is envisaged that a team of project managers and key delivery experts will be built around the position.

About Moffatt & Nichol:

Moffatt & Nichol is a leading U.S.-based global infrastructure advisor specializing in the planning and design of facilities that shape and serve our coastlines, harbours, and rivers. Reflecting Moffatt & Nichol’s commitment to design innovation since 1945, Engineering News-Record (ENR) has ranked the company No. 1 in Marine and Port Facilities and among the Top 50 Designers in International Markets.Moffatt & Nichol's professional staff includes engineers, planners, scientists, and architects who serve our global client base from offices in Europe, the Americas, and the Pacific Rim. The firm provides clients worldwide with customized service and a level of excellence that have become the firm’s hallmark in three primary practice areas—coastal, environmental, and water resources; ports and harbours; and transportation, bridges, and rail.

Duties and responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

1. Establish standards, design approach and manage the technical analysis of maritime design projects.
2. Act as the conduit for regional based projects to design centers across the company and provide design, perform peer review, and oversee the design of other engineers.
3. Assist on proposals and business development opportunities with new and existing clients.
4. Monitor and report on project scope and budget.
5. Build a team in region to support and front projects.
6. Actively participate in the training and development of junior staff.
7. Provide quality reviews of drawings and calculations.
8. Interact directly with clients.

This is a management and design role. This individual will be responsible for leading a team as well as completing design work.

Other duties:

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural engineering; required.
2. Master's degree in Civil or Structural engineering; preferred.
3. Professional Registration or ability to gain through reciprocity within 6 months; required.
4. Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation).
5. Availability and willingness to travel.
6. 10+ years of experience in Maritime / Waterfront Structural Engineering Design, Project Management, Business Development, and staff training and development.
7. Know regional / local client pool and have relationships that will help with business development.
8. Experience as a Sr. Project / Program Manager providing structural design, performing peer review, and overseeing the project design.

All new hires will be required to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check in compliance with NIST 800-171.

Working conditions:

The work takes place mostly in an office environment. Must be able to work flexible hours (across multiple time zones) and to travel as and when required.

Physical requirements:

Sedentary for prolonged periods of time, interact with clients, and travel occasionally.

Moffatt & Nichol’s EEO Statement:

As a global business, Moffatt & Nichol relies on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goal of Creative People, Practical solutions serving our client needs, and ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities. We draw from the world’s best and brightest, regardless of geographic, cultural, or institutional background. This approach enables us to better understand and serve our clients, foster innovation, and create a rich, collaborative work environment. Moffatt & Nichol is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Federal Contractor desiring priority referrals of all protected veterans for job openings.

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