Civil Director – Ports and Marine

Company Description

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.

We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 47,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.

When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.

Job Description

Ports and Marine Civil Director

AECOM’s Ports and Marine Team in South Florida has an immediate opening for a highly experienced Civil Director to play a pivotal role in supporting the delivery of existing projects and upcoming opportunities. This role offers a client-facing leadership position, including design delivery, project management, and will require strong leadership, coordination, and communication skills to effectively engage and guide project delivery teams, while working closely with port clients.

As the Ports and Marine Civil Director, you will coordinate and provide technical oversight and guidance to teams for mid to large-size projects. You will also manage client relationships and contribute to business development efforts. This position is based in South Florida and assumes responsibility for managing port/marine civil infrastructure projects, continuing to develop AECOM Florida's ports client relationships, and identifying new port and marine project opportunities in collaboration with AECOM's National Marine and Ports business development team.

Responsibilities:

• Provide engineering technical and management leadership for ports and marine civil projects.

• Manage and oversee multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion of tasks.

• Develop and maintain extensive contacts with senior-level engineers within AECOM, as well as key engineering officials, clients, and other organizations and companies. Possess strong persuasion and negotiation skills to handle critical issues.

• Identify problems, verify the accuracy and relevance of information, evaluate alternatives, and make recommendations based on sound judgment.

• Assist in establishing and nurturing new client relationships, as well as strengthening existing ones. Possess a clear understanding of clients' key requirements.

• Demonstrate commercial awareness and a deep understanding of factors that impact risk and profitability.

• Exhibit strong team leadership skills, being a self-starter who is proactive and energetic.

• Manage project relationships, including client communication and interaction throughout the project lifecycle.

• Oversee the delivery of design and project management services, ensuring high-quality and timely execution.

• Collaborate with the business development team to identify and pursue new business opportunities in the ports and marine sector.

• Stay updated on industry trends, regulations, and best practices to deliver innovative solutions to clients.

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers, providing technical guidance and support.

• Manage project budgets, schedules, and resources to ensure successful project delivery.

• Represent AECOM at industry conferences and events to promote the company's expertise in ports and marine civil engineering.

Qualifications

Minimum;

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering/ Maritime Engineering or related field

• Professional Engineer with ability to obtain FL PE within 12 months, if not a Florida PE

• Twelve (12) years of related project management experience in a variety of seaport, waterfront, coastal and waterways related infrastructure; or demonstrated equivalency of experience and education and 4 years of marine project leadership

Preferred :

• MS Civil or Ocean Engineering

• Project engineering or project management experience in a variety of ports and marine related infrastructure such as coastal protection, in-water infrastructure, dredging, waterfront and marine terminal development, and port facilities

• Previous experience in leading projects to required quality, timeliness, and budget parameters

• Previous experience in maintaining client relationships

• Experienced in planning, design, and construction management

• Experience in client presentation and communications in English

• Experience in report and proposal writing skills in English

Join our dynamic AECOM Ports and Marine Team in South Florida and make a significant impact on our clients and the community. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and ample opportunities for professional growth and development in a global organization. Apply today to be considered for this exciting opportunity to lead and shape the future of port and marine civil engineering.

Additional Information

• This position does include sponsorship for United States work authorization

• This position does include relocation as an option.

• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

The offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position typically is $150,000.00 to $230,000.

AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, wellness and global well-being, and global EAP, Business Travel, and Service Awards programs.

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: J10093142

Business Line: Transportation

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: East

Career Area: Engineering

Work Location Model: Hybrid

Salary : $150,000 - $230,000