Senior Waterfront Programs Director

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior waterfront project leader to drive large, complex programs from pursuit to delivery. You will define scope, timelines, budgets and success metrics, while aligning with business objectives and managing subconsultants and resources. Travel domestically and internationally may be required.

The role emphasizes mentoring staff, maintaining client relationships, and ensuring compliance with the Quality Management System across multi-disciplinary waterfront projects.

Qualifications

• 20+ years in engineering with at least 10 years in waterfront design and PM
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
• PE registration preferred
• Experience leading multidiscipline waterfront projects and business development with clients
• Existing relationships with municipal/waterfront clients in the region
• Proven ability to mentor/train others
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally
• TWIC eligibility
• Pre-employment background check per NIST 800-171

Responsibilities

• Prepares and leads project pursuits including positioning, teamwork, proposal writing, interviews and negotiations
• Leads delivery of large, complex waterfront projects end-to-end with scope, timelines, budgets, and success metrics
• Manages project financials, resources, and subconsultants with forecasting and budget tracking
• Identifies and mitigates risks, reports status with executive communication
• Builds and maintains relationships with clients and teaming partners
• Mentors staff and grows the team
• Collaborates with Water Practice and Waterfronts Group
• Ensures adherence to Quality Management System

Skills

Waterfront design

Project management

Financial oversight

Client relationship management

Mentoring and training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related

Professional Engineer (PE)

Tools

Project scope definition

Budget tracking

Risk mitigation

Data-driven reporting

Proposal writing

Contract negotiation

Team building

Forecasting

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a senior waterfront project leader to drive large, complex programs from pursuit to delivery. You will define scope, timelines, budgets and success metrics, while aligning with business objectives and managing subconsultants and resources. Travel domestically and internationally may be required.

The role emphasizes mentoring staff, maintaining client relationships, and ensuring compliance with the Quality Management System across multi-disciplinary waterfront projects.