Project Manager - Marine Infrastructure

Foth
Jacksonville, FL
Hybrid

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for experienced civil engineering professionals who lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex infrastructure projects across the US, with a preference for those who have worked in marine environments and can adapt to hybrid work arrangements.

Best fit for

  • Experienced civil engineers with a track record in full-cycle infrastructure project delivery
    — “managing projects through multiple phases of delivery, including planning, design, permitting, procurement, construction execution”
  • Candidates who have worked on public and private sector capital improvement planning and phased strategies
    — “Guide capital improvement planning, phased implementation strategies, and infrastructure investment programs for public and private sector clients”
  • Professionals comfortable with hybrid work arrangements and managing teams across multiple locations
    — “hybrid position that can be based out of any of the following Foth office locations”

Things to consider

  • Drug testing is required within two business days of accepting an offer
    — “must complete the required drug testing within two business days of offer acceptance”
  • Licensure in applicable states is a preferred qualification, not a requirement
    — “ability to obtain licensure in applicable states”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with alternative project delivery methods like design-build or CMAR on your resume
    — “Experience supporting design-build, CMAR, EPC, or alternative project delivery methods”
  • Emphasize your ability to align technical solutions with client strategic objectives in your interview responses
    — “fostering strong relationships and aligning technical solutions with client operational, financial, and strategic objectives”
  • Showcase your work on infrastructure modernization projects with specific examples of outcomes
    — “supporting and expanding our Civil Engineering practice across the Midwest, East Coast and Southeast regions”
  • Demonstrate your knowledge of standard work practices and technical resource development
    — “Support development of standard work practices, design guides, and technical resources for the discipline”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • successful project delivery
  • expansion of market presence
Typical background
civil engineeringproject management

Skills & requirements

Required

Project ManagementCivil EngineeringTeam LeadershipClient Relationship Management

Preferred

Design-buildCMAREPCAlternative Project Delivery Methods

Stack & domain

Cost EstimatingPlanningDesignPermittingProcurementConstructionCommissioningCapital Improvement PlanningPhased Implementation StrategiesInfrastructure Investment ProgramsStandard Work PracticesDesign GuidesTechnical ResourcesLeadershipCommunicationRelationship BuildingProject ManagementTeam ManagementClient ManagementStrategic PlanningRisk ManagementQuality ManagementStakeholder ManagementCivil EngineeringInfrastructureMarine InfrastructureProject DeliveryEngineering

About the role

Original posting from Foth via Lever

Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 750 members across 33 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 impressive 92+% member retention rate! Learn more at foth.com/careers. 

Foth is seeking a Marine Infrastructure Project Manager to support and expand our Civil Engineering practice across the Midwest, East Coast and Southeast regions. This role will serve as a technical and project delivery leader on multi-disciplinary infrastructure modernization projects in the United States, including the while playing a key role in expanding Foth’s market presence.

This is a hybrid position that can be based out of any of the following Foth office locations: Green Bay, WI; Jacksonville, FL; Marion, MA; Newport, RI; Madison, WI; Duluth, MN

Primary Responsibilities::

  • Lead multidisciplinary project teams through cost estimating, planning, design, permitting, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases of marine infrastructure projects and programs
  • Serve as the primary client contact, fostering strong relationships and aligning technical solutions with client operational, financial, and strategic objectives
  • Manage project scope, budget, schedule, resources, risk, quality, and stakeholder communications to support successful and predictable project delivery
  • Guide capital improvement planning, phased implementation strategies, and infrastructure investment programs for public and private sector clients
  • Identify emerging market opportunities and industry trends that align with Foth's capabilities and long-term growth objectives
  • Support development of standard work practices, design guides, and technical resources for the discipline

Required Qualifications::

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
  • Minimum of 10 years of progressively increasing responsibility in heavy civil engineering, infrastructure planning, design, and project delivery
  • Demonstrated experience managing projects through multiple phases of delivery, including planning, design, permitting, procurement, construction execution, engineering support during construction, and project closeout

Preferred Qualifications::

  • Experience supporting design-build, CMAR, EPC, or alternative project delivery methods
  • Professional Engineer (PE) or PMP license or ability to obtain licensure in applicable states
  • Experience with facility master planning, infrastructure assessments, capital planning, and phased implementation strategies
  • Experience overseeing construction administration, contractor coordination, commissioning, and engineering services during construction
  • Active involvement in professional organizations

Compensation:

The base compensation range for this position is included in this job posting. Actual compensation will depend on factors such as relevant experience, geographic location, scope and level of responsibility, applicable licenses or certifications, and other business-related considerations.

In addition to base compensation, eligible members may participate in Foth's Earned Performance Incentive (EPI) program and may be eligible for other incentive or recognition opportunities, including On-the-Spot awards. Exempt members may also be eligible for quarterly and/or annual incentive opportunities, where applicable.

Eligible full-time and part-time members are offered a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; an employee assistance program; disability coverage; retirement benefits; paid holidays; paid time off; and a variety of voluntary benefit options. A summary of benefits is available upon request.

This position may be filled at a different level based on the selected candidate's qualifications and experience. If filled at a different level, compensation, incentive opportunities, and other terms of employment may vary accordingly.

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 tobacco-free.  Subject to applicable state law, all applicants who have received a written offer of employment and a copy of Foth’s 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.

Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

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.

Source: Foth careers (Lever)

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