Maritime Waterways Practice Leader

HDR; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 111,720 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Coastal & Navigable Waterways Practice Leader to guide federal feasibility studies and manage complex navigational, economic, and environmental analyses. You will bridge sponsors and USACE, lead staff, and secure project authorization across multiple maritime programs.

The role requires senior coastal engineering experience, strong regulatory knowledge, and a track record of delivering large, multidisciplinary projects with diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Coastal Engineering or related discipline required.
• Professional registration such as PE, PTOE, PTP, PMP preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or closely related discipline.
• 15+ years of relevant coastal engineering and/or planning experience in consulting or other related experience.
• The ability to bridge structural/civil/geotechnical design, federal regulations and environmental compliance requirements required to deliver navigable waterway projects.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) permitting, United States Coast Guard (USCG) bridge and waterway rules, and environmental compliance.
• Highly proficient with coastal engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to project work-related issues.
• Record of delivering proposal and project deliverables with a diverse team of experts.
• Strong knowledge of relevant marine, port and coastal construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Experienced with providing critical review for documents and preparing technical deliverables and plans with a high degree of complexity.
• Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and assertively directing subcontractors and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently.
• Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and be able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in a pressure work environment.
• Travel will be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for companywide development, coordination, training, monitoring and improvement of technical competencies of channel planning, design staff and products to meet client needs and market drivers.
• Work with other practice leaders in the market sector to develop transformative ideas that will enable clients to take advantage of emerging navigable channels and coastal trends (planning, design and construction means and methods, materials, vessel designs, etc.) and future-proof investments; and also allow HDR to maintain thought leadership position in the industry.
• Actively drive open communication with the Practice Group members regarding current/projected production needs; and collaborate with areas to influence staffing and expertise levels.
• Identify market opportunities in close coordination with Area Business Development Leaders and develop winning pursuit strategies. Also assist with local and national pursuits.
• Identify industry talent and work with Area and Corporate leadership to attract and retain staff.
• Oversee delivery of project services and deliverables to meet client expectations.
• Maintain standards for quality and consistency of service brand.
• Maintain qualification packages and staff skills matrix that can be readily utilized for project pursuits. Assist with the development of marketing materials including proposals.
• Lead workshare communications that result in technical excellence and enhanced utilizations.
• Advocate for professional development of staff and development of production tools: best practices, technical policies and procedures, papers and presentations, Professional Associates credentialing, recognition of technical achievement, practice group activities, and automation tools.
• Serve as a project manager for major maritime projects and leverage HDR’s global expertise to deliver quality work on time, while meeting or exceeding client expectations.
• Develop client relationships in close coordination with Area Business Development Leaders and local maritime planning staff.
• Represent HDR at state and national level professional organizations.
• Act as role model of our values and code of conduct, as well as professional/ethical/business standards expected by specific clients and required by licensing/credentialing entities
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Coastal Engineering

Project Management

Leadership

USACE Knowledge

Education

Master’s degree in Coastal Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Professional registration (PE/PTOE/PTP/PMP)

Job description

HDR is seeking a Coastal & Navigable Waterways Practice Leader to guide federal feasibility studies and manage complex navigational, economic, and environmental analyses. You will bridge sponsors and USACE, lead staff, and secure project authorization across multiple maritime programs.

The role requires senior coastal engineering experience, strong regulatory knowledge, and a track record of delivering large, multidisciplinary projects with diverse teams.