Project Manager (Architectural Ports & Maritime Project Manager)

Woolpert, Inc.; Coral Gables (FL); Hybrid; USD 118,200 - 147,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Freedom to Work program

Owner path to partnership

Flexible paid time off

Career development opportunities

Health, life, vision, and dental

Retirement plan and benefits

Job summary

Bermello Ajamil (BA), a Woolpert Company, is hiring a Project Manager (Architectural Ports & Maritime) to join our PMO Discipline at the Coral Gables office. You will lead maritime projects and cross‑disciplinary teams across the region; strong ports & maritime studio experience is required.

Relocation assistance is provided for the right candidate and visa sponsorship is not available. The role is full‑time with in‑person or hybrid work arrangements; travel up to 20% for local, regional, and

Qualifications

• Ports & Maritime experience required and ports/Maritime studio knowledge.
• Experience leading Ports & Maritime architecture and engineering projects.
• BA/BS degree in a related field; NCARB preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of related industry experience.
• Strong understanding of project management fundamentals and risk.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate cross-functional project teams.
• Oversee deliverables quality including fee/work/risk plans and contracts.
• Resolve issues impacting project objectives.
• Support scope and budget development for proposals and planning.
• Support client relationships and business development.
• Act as key internal communication contact.
• Identify variances and communicate client needs and expectations.
• Promote Woolpert and services to clients.

Skills

Ports & Maritime experience

Project management leadership

Negotiation & risk management

Communication skills

Travel up to 20%

Education

BA/BS degree in related field

NCARB preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Position Overview

Bermello Ajamil (BA), a Woolpert Company, is hiring a Project Manager (Architectural Ports & Maritime Project Manager) to join our dynamic Project Management (PMO) Discipline at our Coral Gables office. This position reports to the PMO Discipline Leder and is responsible for leading and facilitating maritime projects and multi-disciplined teams across the region. Experience with maritime studios/sub-markets is required. This position supports full-time in-person/hybrid working arrangements. Relocation assistance to be provided for the right person.

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.

What You Will Do

• Lead and facilitate the overall cross-functional project team.
• Oversee the quality of deliverables prepared by team members, including, but not limited to, fee plans, work plans, risk mitigation plans, and contracts.
• Resolve issues impacting project objectives.
• Lead or support team in scope and budget/pricing development for proposals and dynamic project planning.
• Support client relationships and business development in support of strategic business plan.
• Act as key point of internal contact for communication.
• Identify plan vs. actual performance variances.
• Promotes Bermello Ajamil and parent company Woolpert as an industry leader and promotes service(s) with new and existing clients.
• Collaborate with Market Leads in negotiation of project schedule, fee, scope and contract terms for complex, multidiscipline projects.
• Identify, address and resolve any project issues impacting client goals, objectives and/or client satisfaction.
• Defines and communicates client needs and expectations.
• Ensures continuous stakeholder (client, client's manager, etc.) communications, addressing, resolving and anticipating project issues.

Qualifications

• Experience with Ports & Maritime studios/sub-markets is required.
• Experience with leading Ports & Maritime architecture and engineering projects.
• Terminal design and analysis experience required.
• BA/BS degree in related field.
• Active Professional Registration (NCARB) preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years' related industry experience required.
• Strong understanding of project management fundamentals and ability to facilitate technical discussions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to negotiate, influence and manage risk.
• Be able to effectively communicate in both internal and external relationships for all essential job functions.
• Be able to make sound decisions/recommendations based on the evaluation and synthesis of project information and data.
• Must be able to travel up to 20% for local, regional, and national clients and projects.

Benefits You Will Love

• Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
• Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.
• Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.
• Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more!

Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Pay Range: $118,200—$147,800 USD

Equal Opportunity

Woolpert is an equal-opportunity employer. Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. You may view more about EEO on our website: Equal-Employment-Opportunity-The-Law.pdf and EEO is the Law Poster Supplement.