Senior Coastal Projects Lead – Marine & Resilience

Mott MacDonald; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Bonus program

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Mott MacDonald seeks a Ports & Coastal market Senior Project Manager in the Washington, DC metropolitan area to lead complex marine, waterfront, and resilience infrastructure programs for federal, state, and commercial clients. You will manage multidisciplinary teams, build trusted client relationships, and deliver projects that improve coastal resilience and waterfront communities.

Join a collaborative consultancy that values integrity, technical excellence, and growth while operating in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Coastal Engineering, Ocean Engineering, or related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 10+ years of experience leading coastal, waterfront, marine, resilience, or related infrastructure projects.
• Experience with federal/state/government and commercial clients.
• Knowledge of coastal processes, shoreline stabilization, flood risk management, and climate adaptation.

Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery for marine, waterfront, and resilience infrastructure projects from planning through design and construction.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, quality and risk to ensure outcomes.
• Serve as primary point of contact for clients, stakeholders, and partners.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams of engineers, scientists, planners, and environmental specialists.
• Support business development, including client relationships, proposals, and capture planning.
• Provide technical leadership for coastal resilience and related projects.
• Oversee permitting coordination and regulatory compliance.
• Mentor junior staff and grow the coastal engineering team.
• Collaborate with regional and national practice leaders to expand presence.

Skills

Project leadership

Coastal engineering

Client relationship management

Multidisciplinary teams

Proposal development

Communication

Education

Bachelor in Civil Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Coastal modelling tools

Job description

Mott MacDonald seeks a Ports & Coastal market Senior Project Manager in the Washington, DC metropolitan area to lead complex marine, waterfront, and resilience infrastructure programs for federal, state, and commercial clients. You will manage multidisciplinary teams, build trusted client relationships, and deliver projects that improve coastal resilience and waterfront communities.

Join a collaborative consultancy that values integrity, technical excellence, and growth while operating in a