Senior Ports & Marine Civil EngineerProject Manager

AECOM Canada is hiring a Senior Ports & Marine Project Manager in Halifax Nova Scotia.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multidisciplinary project teams in the planning design and delivery of ports terminals waterfront and marine infrastructure projects.
• Oversee project scope schedule and budget ensuring alignment with client requirements and organizational objectives.
• Provide technical leadership in marine infrastructure projects including container terminals commercial and industrial ports wharves jetties marine terminals bulk material handling facilities coastal structures and waterfront developments.
• Lead and coordinate engineering activities involving marine structures geotechnical considerations dredging coastal processes and port infrastructure systems.
• Ensure quality assurance and compliance with relevant codes standards and safety regulations.
• Coordinate with clients contractors regulatory agencies and internal stakeholders to manage successful project execution.
• Develop innovative engineering and design solutions to address technical and operational challenges.
• Prepare and review technical documentation including reports drawings specifications design calculations and construction support documentation.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and technical staff promoting collaboration and technical excellence.
• Support business development efforts through technical input to proposals participation in client meetings industry engagement and professional associations.

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering Structural Engineering Marine Engineering Coastal Engineering or related discipline.
• 8 years of progressive experience in ports and marine infrastructure projects including design project delivery and client management.
• Professional Engineer (.) designation in Canada or eligibility to obtain registration within 12 months.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in Structural Geotechnical Marine or Coastal Engineering.
• Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary engineering projects involving marine infrastructure.
• Experience with project planning budgeting scheduling and stakeholder coordination.
• Proven experience delivering marine infrastructure projects from concept development through detailed design and construction support.
• Experience with port facilities marine terminals waterfront developments dredging projects wharves jetties breakwaters and coastal protection structures.
• Demonstrated understanding of marine structural design geotechnical considerations coastal processes and marine construction practices.
• Strong project management capabilities including scope control risk management financial management and client relationship management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience mentoring engineers and technical staff.
• PMP designation considered an asset.
• Experience supporting business development activities including proposal preparation and client presentations.
• Experience working on projects within Atlantic Canada and familiarity with applicable provincial and federal regulatory requirements is considered an asset.
• Experience working with federal agencies ports authorities or marine transportation stakeholders is considered an asset.

Additional Information :

At AECOM we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status AECOM benefits may include medical dental vision life AD&D disability benefits paid time off leaves of absences voluntary benefits perks flexible work options well-being resources employee assistance program business travel insurance service recognition awards retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities we solve our clients complex challenges in water environment energy transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at . 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts youll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills helping you build the career youve always envisioned. Here youll find a welcoming workplace built on respect collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Artificial intelligence will be used to support the screening assessment and selection of applicants for this role. Final hiring decisions are made by the hiring team.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time