Maritime East Leader: Growth & Strategy Lead

WSP in the U.S.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Maritime East Leader to expand our port and marine practice along the US East Coast. You will lead business development, pursue complex projects, and manage multi-disciplinary teams from Maine to South Florida, reporting to the National Maritime Leader.

The role demands proven technical leadership in ports and coastal engineering, strong client relationships, and strategic growth mindset. Travel may be required; relocation optional to the Carolinas, Georgia or Florida area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• 15+ years of relevant post-education experience in engineering with US East Coast port/terminal projects in a responsible role.
• Professional Engineer license required (multi-state preferred).
• Advanced proficiency with marine, port, and coastal engineering projects and related practices.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical and commercial proposals and manage large programs.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills for staff and clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead capture planning, pursuit and development of maritime projects along the US East Coast.
• Write technical and commercial proposals with teams, select project scopes and set budgets.
• Grow client base and cross-sell WSP capabilities including permitting, climate resiliency and program management.
• Lead contract negotiations, presentations, and client meetings.
• Drive long-term strategy, growth and pipeline for maritime work across all delivery modes.
• Ensure profitable performance and on-time completion of projects within the area.
• Oversee compliance with laws, codes and regulations; maintain certifications and client value.
• Lead cross-disciplinary meetings and foster innovation and quality delivery.
• Provide expert technical assistance on marine, port and coastal systems.
• Represent engineering discipline to federal, state, local agencies and clients.
• Provide strategic process and people leadership for projects and programs.
• Mentor multi-disciplinary teams and deliver high-level client advice.
• Stay current with marine/port/coastal engineering practices and technology.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Proposal development

Team management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Negotiation

Client relationship

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Master's Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

Design software

ASCE/UFC load calculations

Office software

Job description

WSP USA is seeking a Maritime East Leader to expand our port and marine practice along the US East Coast. You will lead business development, pursue complex projects, and manage multi-disciplinary teams from Maine to South Florida, reporting to the National Maritime Leader.

The role demands proven technical leadership in ports and coastal engineering, strong client relationships, and strategic growth mindset. Travel may be required; relocation optional to the Carolinas, Georgia or Florida area.