Coastal Engineering Project Lead/Senior Coastal Engineer

Stantec; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is looking for a Coastal Engineering Project Manager/Senior Coastal Engineer in Tampa, Florida. This role involves managing and leading coastal engineering projects, providing expertise in areas like coastal risk, hydrodynamics, and climate resilience. Candidates should have a strong background in project management and coastal zone management. The position offers opportunities for leadership in a diverse portfolio of projects and flexible work options.

Qualifications

• Strong coastal engineering experience and proven project management skills.
• Experience with coastal zone management and resilience planning.
• Expertise in managing complex coastal projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level project management for coastal projects.
• Lead and deliver complex coastal projects across the U.S. and potentially Canada.
• Coordinate technical project phases with multidisciplinary teams.
• Prepare scopes of work, project budgets, and schedules.

Skills

Coastal engineering

Natural Hazards and Coastal Risk

Coastal Hydrodynamics

Project management

Team leadership

Job description

Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking a driven Coastal Engineering Project Manager/Senior Coastal Engineer to join our rapidly expanding Coastal Engineering Solutions Practice. This role requires a proven project manager and team leader with strong coastal engineering experience. The position is preferably based in Tampa, Florida, though other Florida locations and flexible work arrangements may be considered.

The ideal candidate will provide leadership in expanding our coastal services across the region and bring deep expertise in the following areas:

• Natural Hazards and Coastal Risk
• Coastal Hydrodynamics and Morphology
• Coastal Zone Management, Environmental Restoration, and Enhancement
• Climate Change, Resilience Planning, and Sea Level Rise Impacts
• Coastal Engineering Design
• Construction oversight of coastal type projects

Our Coastal Engineering Solutions Practice leads and supports a diverse portfolio of coastal projects worldwide.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrated expertise in coastal zone management, resilience planning, and related coastal disciplines.
• Provides senior-level project management and leadership for coastal projects across the U.S. and potentially Canada.
• Leads and delivers complex projects in coastal, estuarine, and marine environments.
• Plans, schedules, and coordinates technical project phases while working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Prepares scopes of work, fee proposals, project budgets, cost estimates, and schedules.
• Supports business development through proposal development and marketing efforts.
• Provides construction management and related administrative services.
• Mentors and oversees staff involved in coastal investigations, planning, and design.
• Coordinates effectively with internal and external coastal professionals and support staff, communicating clearly and applying best practices in coastal zone management.