Senior Project Manager - Waterfront / Marine Engineering

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 117,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement match

PTO

Parental leave

Military leave

Bonuses

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services is seeking a Waterfront / Marine Engineering Senior Project Manager to join its collaborative team in New York City or Melville, Long Island. This role leads client engagement, staff training, and project leadership, applying waterfront/marine engineering expertise to analyze and design structures, and oversee permit applications and technical reports.

You will collaborate with multiple disciplines on both private development and public waterfront

Qualifications

• 10+ years of waterfront/marine experience
• NY/NYC professional engineer licensure or reciprocity
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural/Geotechnical engineering
• Proven experience in preparing technical reports, specs and construction plans
• Demonstrated project management including proposals, client management, and mentoring staff
• Strong knowledge of codes and regulatory requirements
• Knowledge of quantitative/technical analyses and related software
• Entrepreneurial and professional demeanor with strong communication skills
• Ability to develop new business opportunities while managing workload

Responsibilities

• Oversee complex structural and geotechnical analyses
• Design waterfront structures (bulkheads, seawalls, etc.) and oversee permit applications
• Prepare technical documents and construction drawings; review related correspondence
• Lead field investigations and engineering observations during construction
• Manage multiple projects within budgets and schedules
• Prepare proposals, change orders, and manage client invoices
• Lead and mentor two to five staff engineers
• Perform additional duties as requested

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Leadership / mentoring

Technical writing

Communication skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Scheduling & budgeting

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Civil/Structural/Geotechnical Engineering

Master's in Structural/Geotechnical/Coastal Engineering

Professional Engineer license NYS

Tools

Engineering analysis software

Job description

Langan provides expert land development engineering and environmental consulting services for major developers, renewable energy producers, energy companies, corporations, healthcare systems, colleges/universities, and large infrastructure programs throughout the U.S. and around the world. Our employees collaborate seamlessly among 50+ offices and gain valuable hands‑on experience that fosters career growth. Langan culture is entrepreneurial from advancing innovative technical solutions, to participating in robust training and knowledge sharing, to making progressive change within the communities we live and work.

Consistently ranked among the top ten “Best Firms to Work For” and Engineering News-Record’s top 50 firms worldwide, Langan attracts and retains the best talent in the industry. Employees thrive at Langan, a firm that fosters an inclusive and supportive work environment for all; prioritizes wellbeing, health, and safety; encourages volunteerism and philanthropy; offers workplace flexibility, along with carbon‑neutral office spaces; and empowers individuals to contribute their skills and knowledge to make impactful contributions.

Job Summary

Langan is seeking a Waterfront / Marine Engineering Senior Project Manager to join its collaborative team in New York City or Melville, Long Island. This individual will serve a key function in managing clients, pursuing new project opportunities, providing staff training and project leadership, providing waterfront/marine engineering expertise through engineering analysis and design of waterfront/marine structures, preparation of technical reports, specifications, drawings, and overseeing waterfront‑related permit applications. In this role, you will have the opportunity to partner with other disciplines on both small‑scale and large‑scale private development and public infrastructure waterfront projects.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee and review complex structural and geotechnical analyses
• Oversee design for bulkheads, seawalls, relieving platforms, pile‑supported platforms, breakwaters, revetments, stabilized embankments, mechanically stabilized earth and other waterfront structures
• Oversee and review preparation of permit applications for waterfront permits (e.g., NYSDEC Tidal Wetlands Permits, USACE Section 10/404 Permits, NYCSBS Waterfront Permits)
• Oversee and review technical documents, reports, construction documents, and construction‑related correspondence associated with the projects managed
• Design and supervise field investigations, waterfront facility inspections, and engineering observations during waterfront construction activities
• Perform and manage multiple projects and tasks within specific budgets, schedules, and deadlines
• Prepare proposals, draft change orders, review invoices, project billings, and collect from clients
• Manage, lead and develop two to five staff and senior staff engineers
• Perform other duties as requested

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Geotechnical Engineering required
• Master’s degree in Structural, Geotechnical, or Coastal engineering preferred
• Professional Engineer licensure in New York State or ability to achieve reciprocity required
• 10+ years of related waterfront/marine experience
• Proven experience in preparing technical reports, specifications, construction plans, and waterfront facility inspections
• Proven experience in project management including: writing proposals, running/coordinating projects, managing clients, managing billings, reviewing the work of staff and mentoring staff
• Strong understanding of codes and other regulatory requirements
• Knowledge of quantitative/technical analyses and related software
• Possess an entrepreneurial and professional demeanor, as well as strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
• Desire and ability to seek out new business opportunities and develop additional clients while maintaining project workload
• Ability to coach and assist with the management of staffDemonstrated ability to work with staff, clients, and regulatory agencies
• A collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal and social skills
• Possess reliable transportation for client meetings and job site visits and a valid driver’s license in good standing

Langan provides a rich array of programs and benefits to help its employees advance their careers and enhance the quality of their lives. Our comprehensive compensation package includes: full‑time employment company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability insurance, and paid pregnancy disability leave; 401(k)/Roth with company match; paid time off including parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses; and educational reimbursement.

Langan offers employee resource groups; flexible work schedules; extensive training; wellness programs; buddy and mentoring programs; and much more!

Langan is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. We believe that an inclusive workplace is essential for the well‑being and success of our employees.

Certain US jurisdictions require Langan to include an estimate of salary or hourly ranges. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as related work experience, location, market conditions, education/training, certifications and other credentials, as well as applicable knowledge and skills. Certain roles may be eligible for overtime and participation in the firm’s annual bonus and performance review program. Bonuses are discretionary and based on individual job performance and the profitability of the firm. Employees are also eligible to receive up to 20 days of paid vacation time, 10 days of paid sick time and 10 paid holidays throughout the year. Eligibility and actual paid time off may vary based on local law and factors such as hours worked, related work experience and level.

Pay Range

$117,000—$171,000 USD

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