Waterfront Business Leader

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.; Acton (MA); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. seeks a Waterfront Business Leader to build our waterfront and coastal engineering practice in New England. The role involves leading multi-disciplinary teams, expanding client relationships, and driving innovative shoreline and coastal projects.

The successful candidate will manage complex programs, foster business development, and contribute to strategic growth. Remote options may be considered for the right candidate, with proximity to Boston, Acton, or Hamilton,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, structural, or geotechnical engineering with coastal or water resources emphasis (required).
• Advanced degree in a related field (desirable).
• Professional registration (e.g. P.E., P.G., WEDG, CFM) desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Grow waterfront and coastal engineering services through client relationships and business development.
• Lead or support business development initiatives, proposals, and strategic planning.
• Understand regulatory drivers and funding sources affecting the market.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams in coastal modeling, resiliency, and shoreline projects.
• Ensure client satisfaction and project profitability; provide technical leadership.
• Prepare design calculations, drawings, specifications, and other work products.
• Plan and coordinate coastal engineering work phases for marine projects.
• Meet with clients, regulators, and other stakeholders.

Skills

Coastal engineering

Business development

Project management

Client management

Team leadership

Regulatory awareness

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil/environmental/geotechnical

Advanced degree

Professional registration (P.E./G.E./CFM)

Job description

Waterfront Business Leader

Primary Location: US-MA-Boston

ID: 2026-4971

Category: Coastal Shoreline

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Remote: Yes

Additional Location: US-MA-Acton

Additional Location: US-MA-South Hamilton

Overview

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Waterfront Business Leader to join and build our waterfront and coastal engineering practice and meet growing market needs in the New England region.

The successful candidate will ideally be based within reasonable proximity of our offices in Boston, Acton or Hamilton, MA. However, for the right individual, we would also consider a fully remote arrangement and may have the flexibility to establish a future office presence in a suitable location.

This position is well-suited for a talented, highly experienced individual who is interested in being a leader and contributing to innovative and challenging waterfront projects including shoreline stabilization, beach protection, living shorelines, site development, dredging, stormwater systems, and other waterfront infrastructure projects. This position requires an entrepreneurial attitude, and enthusiasm for supporting business development and technical efforts to expand Geosyntec's market share.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public‑sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well‑being programs to support you and your family.

To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Collaboration and mentoring are cornerstones of Geosyntec's culture.

We operate under a sell‑manage‑do model, so your primary responsibilities will include leveraging your existing knowledge and experience to help Geosyntec expand waterfront services, capabilities, and clients through business development and client management. You will also provide senior leadership on technical projects and identify resources that are needed to support various opportunities.

Some of the key responsibilities may include:

• Growing our waterfront and coastal engineering services through client relationships (private sector and municipal) and business development efforts
• Lead and/or support various business development initiatives, proposal preparation, and strategic planning
• Understand regulatory drivers and funding sources that may impact the market
• Lead multiple disciplinary teams focused on coastal modeling and planning, resiliency, natural and nature‑based solutions, shoreline stabilization, marine structures, and waterfront infrastructure projects.
• Ensuring client satisfaction, project profitability goals and objectives.
• Providing technical leadership, direction and guidance to project teams, including preparation of design calculations, construction drawings and specifications, and other technical work products.
• Plan, schedule, conduct or coordinate detailed phases of the coastal engineering work in marine related projects;
• Preparing for and participating in meetings with clients, regulatory personnel, and other parties.
• Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.

Education and Licensure

• Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, structural, or geotechnical engineering, or a related science with emphasis on coastal or water resources. (required)
• Advanced degree in a related field of study. (desirable but not essential)
• Professional registration (e.g. P.E., P.G., WEDG, CFM) (desirable but not essential)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• At least 10 years (15+ preferred) of relevant experience in coastal, marine, and waterfront projects in a consulting or contractor environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
• Demonstrated business development and project management experience in the private and municipal sectors (required)
• Experience overseeing mid‑size to large‑scale, multi‑phase projects (required)
• Ability to succeed in a fast‑paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and traveling to client facilities as needed. (required)
• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client‑driven drug and background testing may be required.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)

This opportunity will be posted for at least five days. Below are the potential compensation ranges that we in good faith believe are applicable for this role at the time of this posting and are only applicable for jobs to be performed in the specified location(s) below. The typical base salary range for this position is just one component of Geosyntec's total compensation package for employees. Actual compensation will be determined based on education, experience, skill set and location.

• Minimum Salary: $145,000 /year / Maximum Salary: $230,000 /year (Boston, MA, Acton, MA, Hamilton, MA)

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible employees.

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