Civil Engineer V - Waterfront/Structural Senior Project Manager

Collins Engineers, Inc.; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins Engineers, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager (Waterfront) to join the team in Rhode Island.

The ideal candidate will lead complex waterfront engineering projects, guide cross-functional teams, and maintain strong client relationships to ensure successful delivery within budget and schedule. The role requires deep knowledge of marine structural design, a proven track record managing large infrastructure programs, and the ability to coordinate contracts, scope, and

Responsibilities

• Provides expertise in complex engineering computations involving conventional engineering practices.
• Oversee the use of computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents.
• Provides leadership on multiple projects of varying size and complexity.
• Prepares agreements and contracts, sets project goals, fees, schedule, budget, and staffing needs.
• Serves as project manager on complex projects and as designated client contact.
• Regularly reviews schedules, deadlines, and budgets to ensure profitability.
• Relocation is available.

Job description

Collins is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm. We have opportunities for you.
Typical Duties And Responsibilities
Collins Engineers has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Project Manager (Waterfront) to join the team in our East Greenwich, Rhode Island, office. The ideal candidate for this position is an experienced engineering professional with a deep understanding of structural design in the marine and waterfront industry and demonstrated experience managing complex infrastructure projects. They possess strong leadership and communication skills to guide teams, cultivate client relationships, and ensure project delivery aligns with financial, technical, and scheduling goals. They combine technical credibility with strategic insight, excelling at cultivating long-term partnerships to guide successful project pursuits and position the firm for continued growth. This role contributes to the overall success of the organization by performing the following duties:

• Provides expertise in complex engineering computations involving conventional engineering practices.
• Oversee the use of computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents.
• Provides leadership on multiple projects of varying size and complexity.
• Assist in ensuring that external client focus is a top priority of the region and those systems, processes, and activities that focus on the client at all levels of the region are implemented.
• Prepares agreements and contracts, sets project goals, fees, schedule, budget, and staffing needs.
• Serves as project manager on complex projects and as designated client contact.
• Regularly reviews schedules, deadlines, and budgets to ensure profitability.
• Responsible for project schedules and timely completion of projects.
• Maintains an understanding of project financials by ensuring accurate client billings, reviewing invoices, and monitoring outstanding accounts receivable.
• Assists in business development efforts.
• Leads the pursuit process, including proposal preparation, project scoping, estimating project costs, contract negotiations, project planning, and project quality.
• Provides leadership to project teams and support staff.
• Is available to attend meetings or events outside of normal working hours.
• Remain active in technical societies.
• Publishes engineering papers and/or articles.
• Actively observes and acts in an appropriate manner related to safety.
• Other duties may be assigned.
• Relocation is available