Director of Costal and Marine Engineering

u003cdivu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003ePosition Overview:u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003cpu003eThe Director of Costal and Marine Engineering will lead and manage complex engineering projects centered on shoreline development, coastal restoration, and marine infrastructure. This leadership role combines deep technical expertise with strategic oversight, driving the successful delivery of multidisciplinary projects that balance innovation, resilience, and sustainability. The Director will serve as the group’s technical authority, overseeing project execution, resource management, staff development, and client engagement across various civil and environmental sectors.u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eKey Responsibilities:u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003cemu003eu003cstrongu003eProject Leadership u0026Technical Oversight:u003c/strongu003eu003c/emu003eu003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eDirect all phases of coastal and waterfront engineering projects, from planning through execution and closeout.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eProvide expert technical guidance in the design of infrastructure such as breakwaters, seawalls, ports, marinas, and shoreline protection systems.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eLead risk assessments for storm surge, erosion, sea level rise, and climate resiliency.u003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003cpu003eu003cemu003eu003cstrongu003eTeam Management u0026Development:u003c/strongu003eu003c/emu003eu003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eSupervise and mentor multidisciplinary engineering teams; support career development and technical training.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003ePromote a collaborative and high-performance culture aligned with company values.u003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003cpu003eu003cemu003eu003cstrongu003eClient u0026Stakeholder Engagement:u003c/strongu003eu003c/emu003eu003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eServe as the primary point of contact for clients, regulatory agencies, contractors, and consultants.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eConduct regular project updates and ensure proactive communication throughout project lifecycles.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eCultivate long-term client relationships through attentive service, solution-oriented planning, and proactive outreach.u003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003cpu003eu003cemu003eu003cstrongu003eFinancial Management u0026Business Operations:u003c/strongu003eu003c/emu003eu003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003ePrepare and manage project budgets, monitor expenditures, and ensure adherence to financial targets.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eOptimize allocation of team resources to meet project delivery and profitability goals.u003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003cpu003eu003cemu003eu003cstrongu003eCompliance u0026Regulatory Navigation:u003c/strongu003eu003c/emu003eu003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eEnsure project compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local environmental and construction regulations.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eObtain necessary permits and maintain working relationships with permitting and environmental authorities.u003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003cpu003eu003cemu003eu003cstrongu003eBusiness Development u0026Strategic Growth:u003c/strongu003eu003c/emu003eu003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eIdentify new project and service opportunities in the coastal waterfront sector.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eLead proposal development efforts including technical approaches, scopes of work, and cost estimates.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eSupport the development and execution of strategic plans to expand market share and service offerings.u003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eQualifications:u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003cemu003eu003cstrongu003eEducation:u003c/strongu003eu003c/emu003eu003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eBachelor’s degree in Civil, Coastal, or Environmental Engineering (Master’s preferred).u003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003cpu003eu003cemu003eu003cstrongu003eLicensure:u003c/strongu003eu003c/emu003eu003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eActive Professional Engineer (PE) license required.u003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003cpu003eu003cemu003eu003cstrongu003eExperience:u003c/strongu003eu003c/emu003eu003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eMinimum of 10 years of experience in civil engineering with a strong focus on coastal and waterfront infrastructure.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eDemonstrated success managing large, multidisciplinary teams and high-value projects.u003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003cpu003eu003cemu003eu003cstrongu003eSkills u0026Competencies:u003c/strongu003eu003c/emu003eu003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eExpert knowledge in coastal engineering principles, including wave dynamics, sediment transport, and marine construction.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eStrong understanding of regulatory and permitting processes in marine and environmental projects.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eExcellent verbal and written communication skills; able to engage technical and non-technical audiences.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eStrategic thinker with proven problem-solving abilities in dynamic and complex environments.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eExceptional leadership and interpersonal skills with a focus on team building and mentorship.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eProficient in relevant engineering software and data analysis tools.u003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eBenefits:u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eCompetitive salaryu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eComprehensive health, dental, vision, and disability insuranceu003c/liu003eu003cliu003e401(k) with company matchu003c/liu003eu003cliu003ePaid time off and professional development opportunitiesu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eCandidates can live in: Grand Rapids, Benton Harbor, or Grand Haven, MI; they can also reside in the South Bend, IN area.u003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003c/divu003e ', 'location ': 'Grand Rapids, MI ', 'remote ':null, 'jobtype ': 'directhire ', 'remoteoption ': 'notspecified ', 'featuredonjobboard ':false, 'ownedbyagency ':false, 'externalid ': 'IN73-2745466

Created: 2025-11-15