Lead Project Civil Engineer – Port Terminal Upgrades

APM Terminals; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Global opportunities

Job summary

APM Terminals Elizabeth is recruiting a Project Civil Engineer to lead and deliver civil works for a landmark terminal transformation in North America. You will coordinate with engineering, automation, electrical, equipment, and IT teams to ensure safe, efficient execution and continuous improvement.

The role reports to the Civil Package Manager and offers exposure to large-scale infrastructure projects, stakeholder coordination, and career growth within a global port operator.

Qualifications

• Lean-minded, continuous improvement mindset and root-cause problem solving.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• 7–10+ years of experience in civil engineering, construction management, or large-scale infrastructure projects.
• 3–5+ years of experience within container terminals, ports, or related marine infrastructure environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site delivery of civil works, infrastructure, ground investigation, and related project activities.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, safety, quality, and construction performance objectives.
• Review design packages, tender submissions, and detailed engineering deliverables.
• Serve as a key point of contact for consultants, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Monitor construction progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation plans.
• Drive safety compliance and a strong safety culture on site.
• Support value engineering, constructability reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build relationships across internal teams and external partners.
• Ensure successful delivery of milestones and handover documentation.

Skills

Continuous improvement

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Safety

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

APM Terminals Elizabeth is recruiting a Project Civil Engineer to lead and deliver civil works for a landmark terminal transformation in North America. You will coordinate with engineering, automation, electrical, equipment, and IT teams to ensure safe, efficient execution and continuous improvement.

The role reports to the Civil Package Manager and offers exposure to large-scale infrastructure projects, stakeholder coordination, and career growth within a global port operator.