Project Manager - Marine Infrastructure

Foth Careers; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Project Manager for Marine Infrastructure to join their innovative team. This role involves leading complex waterfront and coastal engineering projects, ensuring technical excellence while maintaining strong relationships with clients and regulators. You will have the opportunity to shape project outcomes from design through to construction, all within a collaborative and supportive environment. With a focus on problem-solving and technical innovation, this position is perfect for those who thrive in a team-oriented atmosphere and are eager to make a significant impact in the marine infrastructure sector. Join a company that values your contributions and offers a range of benefits to support your professional growth.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Bonuses through Earned Performance Incentive

On-the-Spot Bonuses

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in marine infrastructure consulting.
• Professional Engineer License or applicable certification required.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex waterfront and coastal engineering projects.
• Maintain relationships with regulators and clients.
• Develop risk mitigation and contingency plans.

Skills

Project Management

Technical Leadership

Negotiation Skills

Risk Management

Client Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Structural/Coastal/Marine or Ocean Engineering

Master’s Degree in Civil/Structural/Coastal/Marine or Ocean Engineering

Job description

Project Manager - Marine Infrastructure

Location: Chicago, IL / Environment Solutions / Full Time Exempt / Hybrid

Do you like to solve problems in an engaging, collaborative, team environment? Are you excited about discovery, technical innovation, and achievement? If so, consider an employment opportunity at Foth and join a team that enjoys a positive employment experience.

Foth Infrastructure & Environment, LLC is currently seeking a team-focused, innovative, and results-oriented Project Manager - Marine Infrastructure. The position will be located out of a local Midwest Foth office location.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership on complex, multi-disciplined waterfront and coastal engineering related projects including preparation of design calculations, drawings, and other technical work products as required.
• Maintain relationships with approval authorities.
• Act as the contact for regulators, clients, and legal affairs.
• Lead efforts to solve complex technical, financial, scheduling, and regulatory issues, including multi-party negotiation to achieve solutions.
• Lead project team throughout the marine infrastructure project life cycle including development of scope of services, cost estimate for services, project plan through design and permitting, bid, construction, and project closeout phases for a wide range of coastal projects.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation and contingency plans.
• Proactively identify opportunities to expand existing client relationships and collaborate with the client team leader to pursue those opportunities.
• Ensure adherence to safety procedures and standards.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Structural/Coastal/Marine or Ocean Engineering.
• 10 years of experience in a consulting role on marine infrastructure projects.
• Professional Engineer License and/or applicable professional registration or certification.
• Experience with developing construction documents including plans and specifications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience with proposal development process and cost estimating of marine infrastructure projects involving $1.0M+ in capital spending by the client.
• Previous experience with design, bid, build projects.
• Previous experience with project-related community issues.
• Technical experience with port/harbor/coastal-related capital projects for public clients.
• Experience representing clients with regulators and negotiating/expediting issue resolution.
• Knowledge of state and federal grants and loan programs for marine infrastructure projects.
• Master’s Degree in Civil/Structural/Coastal/Marine or Ocean engineering with an emphasis in geotechnical or coastal engineering.

The base compensation listed for this job posting reflects a general range for the posted position, varying based on factors such as years of experience, location, level of responsibility, and licenses/certifications. In addition to base compensation, Foth members may be eligible to receive bonuses through our Earned Performance Incentive program. All employees are eligible for On-the-Spot bonuses. Exempt members are also eligible for either quarterly and/or annual bonuses. Eligible full-time and part-time members will be offered medical, dental, vision insurance, employee assistance program, disability, retirement, holiday pay, and several other voluntary benefits. Regular full-time members are also eligible for paid time off.

Base Compensation Range: $90,000-160,000.

All Foth Companies are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Foth

Foth, the largest engineering and science consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, employs more than 650 members and operates in 28 locations to provide our national and international clients with convenient, personal services. Our dynamic science and engineering teams at Foth are organized into business units – Environment Solutions, Infrastructure Solutions, and Production Solutions – each comprised of extraordinary talent embodying decades of knowledge and specialized expertise. We bring our 80-year history of success and interdisciplinary knowledge to every client we serve, understanding their business, providing trusted advice, and developing customized, innovative solutions with remarkable energy and ingenuity.

Join our team and experience the Foth difference!