Project Manager (Architectural Ports & Maritime Project Manager)

Woolpert; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 118,200 - 147,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible paid time off

Career development opportunities

Health, life, vision and dental insurance

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Project Manager for Maritime Projects in Miami, Florida. The role involves leading cross-functional teams and facilitating deliverables on maritime architecture projects. Candidates must have at least 10 years of industry experience and a BA/BS degree. The position supports hybrid working arrangements with relocation assistance available. Competitive salary range is between $118,200 and $147,800, with comprehensive benefits including flexible paid time off and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience with Ports & Maritime studios/sub-markets is required.
• Minimum of 10 years’ related industry experience required.
• Strong understanding of project management fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate the overall cross-functional project team.
• Oversee the quality of deliverables prepared by team members.
• Support client relationships and business development.

Skills

Ports & Maritime project management

Technical discussion facilitation

Leadership skills

Negotiation

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Education

BA/BS in related field

Active Professional Registration (NCARB) preferred

Job description

We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking.

Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting‑edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work®, Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.

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 Leader 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 will 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 the 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.
• Promote Bermello Ajamil and parent company Woolpert as an industry leader and promote services with new and existing clients.
• Collaborate with Market Leads to negotiate project schedule, fee, scope and contract terms for complex, multi‑discipline projects.
• Identify, address and resolve any project issues impacting client goals, objectives and/or client satisfaction.
• Define and communicate client needs and expectations.
• Ensure 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.
• 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

Certified as a Great Place to Work, Woolpert is one of the fastest‑growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial companies in the world. With over 75 offices and countless projects around the globe, you’ll work on meaningful assignments that improve quality of life around the world. In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits, including:

• 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

Find out more about what Woolpert has to offer: http://woolpert.com/about-us/

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.

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