Principal Project Manager Marine Structures

Mott MacDonald; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 168,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

PTO

Parental leave

Life insurance

Job summary

Mott MacDonald in the Washington DC area seeks a Principal Marine Structures PM to lead delivery and growth of complex federal waterfront and coastal infrastructure programs.

You will oversee design‑build delivery, engage with federal agencies, manage projects typically valued over $100M–$300M+, and guide multi‑disciplinary teams toward technical excellence.

Hybrid work with minimum three days in the office and a path to impact across buildings, energy, transportation and water sectors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 15+ years of experience in marine/coastal structural engineering.
• Experience delivering projects for federal agencies such as USACE, NAVFAC, or National Park Service.
• Familiarity with federal design and construction standards (e.g., USACE EM, UFC, or similar).
• Experience preparing or contributing to SF330 submissions, including project descriptions, organization charts, and key personnel resumes.
• Experience working in highly regulated environments and multi‑agency coordination.
• Strong experience in Design‑Build / Progressive Design‑Build delivery.
• Experience performing inspections and condition assessment of waterfront infrastructure.
• Experience in construction engineering activities related to administration and review of contractor submittals.
• Expertise in marine structures such as seawalls, bulkheads, piers, and waterfront systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and delivery of major marine and coastal infrastructure projects.
• Serve as Design Manager on large‑scale, complex programs.
• Provide technical leadership in marine structural, waterfront, and coastal protection solutions.
• Act as primary client interface with federal, state, and local agencies.
• Lead Design‑Build and Progressive Design‑Build pursuits and delivery.
• Ensure compliance with federal design standards, permitting requirements, and QA/QC processes.
• Support federal pursuits and capture strategy, SF330 submissions, and narratives.
• Manage and coordinate multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Drive delivery excellence across schedule, budget, and risk management.

Skills

Marine structures

Design-build delivery

Project management

Federal experience

Education

Bachelor's in Civil/Structural Engineering

Master's preferred

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

SAP2000

STAAD

LPILE

CWALSH

DeepEX

Job description

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Principal Project Manager Marine Structures

Location(s): Arlington, VA, US

Contract Type: Regular (US only)

Work Pattern: Full Time

Job Ref: 14792

At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee‑owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including, Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story.

If you share that vision, even if you don’t meet every requirement listed, we’d still love to hear from you. We value potential and diverse perspectives as much as experience. Let’s explore how we can support your growth and help you take the next step in your career, while contributing to an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.

We are seeking a Principal Marine Structures PM to be located in the Washington DC area to lead the delivery and growth of complex federal waterfront and coastal infrastructure programs.

This is a high-impact leadership role focused on Design‑Build delivery, federal client engagement, and technical excellence, with responsibility for major marine infrastructure programs and a strong pipeline of federal and public‑sector opportunities.

You will play a critical role in securing and delivering projects typically valued in excess of $100M–$300M+, while strengthening relationships with key federal agencies and delivery partners.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the planning, design, and delivery of major marine and coastal infrastructure projects, including seawalls, waterfront structures, flood protection, and resilienceworks

Serve as Design Manager on large‑scale, complex programs

Provide technical leadership in the development of marine structural, waterfront infrastructure, coastal protection, and resilience solutions conceptualization, design, specifications, cost estimates, tender packages, and technical reports.

Act as a primary client interface with federal, state, and local agencies

Lead Design‑Build and Progressive Design‑Build pursuits and delivery

Ensure compliance with federal design standards, permitting requirements, and QA/QC processes

Support federal pursuits and capture strategy, and scope and proposal development including development of SF330 submissions (Sections E, F, and G) and coordination of past performance and key personnel narratives

Manage and coordinate multi‑disciplinary teams

Drive delivery excellence across schedule, budget, and risk management

Key Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (Master’s preferred)

Professional Engineer (PE) license

15+ years of experience in marine/coastal structural engineering

Experience delivering projects for federal agencies such as USACE, NAVFAC, or National Park Service

Familiarity with federal design and construction standards (e.g., USACE EM, UFC, or similar)

Experience preparing or contributing to SF330 submissions, including project descriptions, organization charts, and key personnel resumes

Experience working in highly regulated environments and multi‑agency coordination

Strong experience in Design‑Build / Progressive Design‑Build delivery

Experience performing inspections and condition assessment of waterfront infrastructure

Experience in construction engineering activities related to administration and review of contractor submittals

Expertise in marine structures such as seawalls, bulkheads, piers, and waterfront systems

Experience with structural analysis software such as SAP2000, STAAD, LPILE, CWALSH, DeepEX

Knowledge of coastal resilience, flood protection, or shoreline stabilization practices and applications

Benefits & Reward

At Mott MacDonald, our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, providing them with a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses. We provide a comprehensive benefit package that includes 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, short‑term/long‑term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave, and company paid life insurance.

Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills.

The expected salary for this position is $168,000 - $205,000

Collaboration at Our Core

At Mott MacDonald, we believe great ideas happen when we’re together. Our hybrid approach centers on an in‑office culture, with most of your time spent collaborating face‑to‑face and a minimum of three days per week in the office. We balance flexibility with connection, so you and your manager can choose how to meet client, team, and personal commitments.

Equal opportunity is the law.

We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.