Senior Project Manager - Ports & Maritime

slihrms; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Miami, FL seeks a Senior Project Manager - Ports & Maritime to lead planning, design, and delivery of complex port, maritime and waterfront projects across North America. You will advise port authorities, terminal operators, and agencies while guiding multidisciplinary teams through all phases of execution.

The role blends project management, technical leadership, client relationship management, and business development to grow client portfolios and project impact in the ports

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Planning, Construction Management, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in ports, maritime, waterfront, transportation, or related infrastructure projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license and/or relevant professional certification.
• Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary projects and teams.
• Proven client-facing and project delivery experience.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and delivery of complex port, maritime, and waterfront infrastructure projects.
• Serve as primary client liaison to port authorities, maritime agencies, and private clients.
• Manage project financial performance including forecasting and risk management.
• Lead or support business development, RFQs, and strategic pursuits.
• Mentor and develop project teams across engineers, planners, and construction staff.

Skills

Project leadership

Client management

Budget & scheduling

Multi-disciplinary team leadership

Business development

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Planning/Construction Management

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager - Ports & Maritime to join our team in Miami, FL.

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a highly motivated Project Manager/Senior Project Manager - Ports & Maritime to lead the planning, design, and delivery of complex port, maritime and waterfront infrastructure projects across North America. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to port authorities, terminal operators, government agencies, and private-sector clients while leading multidisciplinary teams through all phases of project execution.

This role combines project management, technical leadership, client relationship management, and business development responsibilities. The ideal candidate is a recognized industry professional with strong experience delivering marine infrastructure projects and growing client relationships within the ports and maritime sector.

Your role

Project Leadership & Delivery:

Serve as Project Manager for complex ports and maritime projects, ensuring successful delivery of scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client satisfaction.

Lead multidisciplinary teams consisting of engineering, planning, environmental, permitting, coastal, and construction management professionals.

Oversee project execution from pursuit and proposal development through design, construction, and closeout.

Manage project financial performance, including forecasting, resource planning, risk management, and profitability.

Ensure compliance with client requirements, regulatory standards, and company quality procedures.

Client Management:

Serve as primary point of contact for port authorities, maritime agencies, terminal operators, and private-sector clients.

Build and maintain strong client relationships through proactive engagement and exceptional project delivery.

Identify opportunities for repeat business and strategic account growth.

Support Key Account Management (KAM) initiatives and long-term client development strategies.

Business Development & Pursuits:

Support market growth through active business development and seller-doer activities.

Lead or support RFQs, RFPs, presentations, interviews, and contract negotiations.

Develop pursuit strategies and collaborate with regional and technical leaders to win new work.

Monitor market trends and identify emerging opportunities within ports, freight, logistics, cruise, cargo, intermodal, resilience, and waterfront infrastructure sectors.

Team Leadership & Mentorship:

Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to project managers, engineers, planners, and technical staff.

Support staff development, recruiting, succession planning, and workforce growth initiatives.

Foster collaboration across regional offices and technical disciplines.

Promote a culture of safety, innovation, accountability, and client service excellence.

Typical Project Experience:

• Port master planning and long-range development programs.
• Cruise terminal developments.
• Cargo and container terminal expansions.
• Marine structures and waterfront facilities.
• Bulkheads, wharves, piers, and berthing facilities.
• Port resilience and climate adaptation programs.
• Navigation and landside infrastructure improvements.
• Intermodal freight and logistics facilities.
• Design-build and alternative delivery projects.
• Construction management and program management assignments.

Success Measures:

• Deliver projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Grow and strengthen key client relationships.
• Successfully develop and win strategic pursuits.
• Maintain strong project financial performance.
• Mentor and develop future leaders within the Ports & Maritime practice.
• Contribute to the continued growth and market leadership of the Ports & Maritime business.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Planning, Construction Management, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in ports, maritime, waterfront, transportation, or related infrastructure projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license and/or relevant professional certification.
• Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary projects and teams.
• Proven client-facing and project delivery experience.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, and contracts.
• Strong communication, leadership, and relationship management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• 15+ years of ports and maritime industry experience.
• Experience working with Port Authorities, USACE, NAVFAC, DOTs, and terminal operators.
• Established industry relationships within the ports and maritime sector.
• Successful track record of business development and winning work.
• Experience serving in a seller-doer capacity.
• Familiarity with alternative delivery methods including CMAR, Design-Build, and Progressive Design-Build.

Rewards & benefits

At AtkinsRéalis, our values-Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence-are more than just words. They ar