Lead Waterfront EngineerProject Manager
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Job Location:
New York City, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
16 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin with over 85 years of success. Our 750 members across 32 locations are dedicated to solving our clients toughest science and engineering challenges. Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms we offer a values-based collaborative and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart and caring team Foth may be the place for you.
Join our team and experience the Foth difference that contributes to our impressive92% member retention rate! Learn more at is seeking a Lead Waterfront Engineer/Project Manager to support and grow our Ports Harbors and Waterfront practice in New York City. This role will serve as a technical and project delivery leader on waterfront and marine infrastructure projects across the United States including the Atlantic Gulf and Pacific coasts as well as the Great Lakes while playing a key role in expanding Foths presence in the NYC market.
The successful candidate will lead the planning design and delivery of waterfront marine and coastal infrastructure projects nationwide including ports and terminals piers wharves bulkheads berthing and mooring systems and shoreline protection systems. While the role offers exposure to projects across multiple regions of the country the position will be anchored in New York City with a strong emphasis on local market growth client development and office establishment.
This position will work closely with Foths existing NYC-based waterfront engineer to help establish strengthen local client relationships and support project delivery nationally.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as technical lead and engineer-of-record for waterfront marine and coastal structural engineering projects nationwide
- Lead the planning analysis and design of marine structures including piers wharves dolphins bulkheads seawalls revetments and related infrastructure
- Perform and oversee coastal analysis load development structural modeling and engineering calculations
- Develop review and oversee construction documents including plans specifications and technical reports
- Maintain working knowledge of regulations and codes affecting waterfront infrastructure with familiarity of NYC NY State and Northeast permitting environments
- Proactively identify and help implement new design tools analysis methods and execution technologies relevant to marine and waterfront engineering
- Serve as Project Manager on select projects responsible for scope schedule budget and quality
- Support and manage projects across multiple regions including the Northeast Southeast California and Midwest
- Coordinate with internal multidisciplinary teams including coastal geotechnical civil environmental and construction services
- Develop project work plans staffing plans schedules and budgets in collaboration with discipline leads
- Monitor project performance financials and risks throughout project execution
- Support construction-phase services including shop drawing review RFIs inspections and on-site construction support
- Support Foths strategic effort to grow in the New York City area working closely with existing NYC-based staff and firm leadership
- Help grow Foths waterfront and marine presence in the NYC and greater NYNJ metropolitan region while leveraging experience from national projects
- Assist with local and national business development efforts including identifying opportunities supporting pursuits and developing proposals
- Build and maintain relationships with public agencies port authorities terminal operators industrial clients and private developers
- Represent Foth at industry events client meetings and professional organizations in the NYC region and nationally as appropriate
- Mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineers within the waterfront/marine structural discipline
- Support development of standard work practices design guides and technical resources for the discipline
- Collaborate with Foths Technical Competency Leaders to strengthen firmwide technical excellence
- Lead and participate in technical and client-facing presentations for both national and local audiences
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree in Civil Ocean or Structural Engineering
- Minimum of 10 years of engineering experience with a background in structural coastal mechanical or environmental engineering including at least 7 years focused specifically on structural engineering in feasibility design and/or construction management
- Experience with developing construction documents including plans and specifications
- Professional Engineer License (or ability to obtain within 12 months)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Masters Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
- 15 years of experience with an engineering consulting firm with emphasis on waterfront marine coastal or port infrastructure
- Experience serving in Project Manager or Task Manager roles on multi-disciplinary projects
- Professional experience with regulatory frameworks across the Northeast Southeast Midwest and/or West Coast
- Existing professional relationships with port authorities public agencies or waterfront clients
- Ability to obtain PE licensure in additional jurisdictions by comity
All Foth Companies are equal opportunity employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status gender identity sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified women minorities persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. All locations are to applicable state law all applicants who have received a written offer of employment and a copy of Foths Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Program Policy will be required to undergo testing for commonly abused controlled substances. Applicants must complete the required drug testing within two business days of offer acceptance. Foth will pay for all drug testing which will be conducted by a licensed independent medical laboratory that follows testing requirements in accordance with applicable state law.
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Notice to Third Party Recruiters/Agencies:Foth does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed recruiting agreement coordinated through Foth Foth reserves the right to pursue and hire candidates without financial obligation to third party recruiters or agencies.
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