Channel Dredging & Infrastructure Project Lead

Houston Dose; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Port Houston is seeking a skilled professional to support Channel Infrastructure Operations, providing technical and analytical business support for short- and long-range planning. The role coordinates with USACE, US Coast Guard, and industry partners to ensure maintenance dredging projects meet schedules and budgets, leveraging ESRI ArcGIS Pro and CAD data.

The position requires 3–5 years of project management experience, a Civil/Coastal Engineering-related degree, and proficiency with GIS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Civil or Coastal Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of related professional project management experience preferred.
• Experience in dredging and hydrographic surveying is required; GIS ArcGIS Pro and CAD experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage dredging program for Port Houston by identifying areas for dredging, creating plans and specifications, and monitoring activities until closeout.
• Coordinate with USACE, US Coast Guard, Houston Pilots, and other agencies to support Port Houston projects.
• Lead and manage environmental and regulatory tasks, contracts, and data management using GIS and CAD tools.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Analytical writing

Organizational skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Coastal Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management

EIT certification preferred

Tools

ESRI ArcGIS Pro

CAD

Primavera P6

MS Office / SharePoint

Job description

Port Houston is seeking a skilled professional to support Channel Infrastructure Operations, providing technical and analytical business support for short- and long-range planning. The role coordinates with USACE, US Coast Guard, and industry partners to ensure maintenance dredging projects meet schedules and budgets, leveraging ESRI ArcGIS Pro and CAD data.

The position requires 3–5 years of project management experience, a Civil/Coastal Engineering-related degree, and proficiency with GIS.