Coastal Engineering Project Manager/Senior Coastal Engineer

Your Opportunity

Stantec Consulting Services Inc. seeks a driven Coastal Engineering Project Manager/Senior Coastal Engineer to join our rapidly growing Coastal Engineering Solutions Practice. The successful candidate will be a leader and proven project manager with coastal experience. The location is Florida (Tampa preferred). Other office locations, as well as flexible office schedules, will be considered for the right driven candidate. The Coastal Engineering Solutions Practice leads and supports a wide variety of coastal work across the globe. Candidates are expected to lead our coastal services growth in the region and be an expert in the following areas:

• Natural Hazards and Coastal Risk
• Coastal Hydrodynamics and Morphology
• Coastal Zone Management, Environmental Restoration, and Enhancement
• Climate Change, Resilience Planning, and Sea Level Rise Impacts
• Coastal Engineering Design
• Construction oversight of coastal type projects 

Our environmental professionals strive to serve our clients, understand their needs, and provide innovative and effective solutions. We succeed through the dedication of diverse, inclusive, and talented teams who collaborate and create the opportunity to work in more communities, for more clients in an ever-expanding range of services and geographies. Our success is marked by the union of client satisfaction and environmental stewardship. 

Stantec sees our employees as our greatest strength. In this role you can grow alongside the best in the industry to enrich your career path by making a positive impact.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrated high level of understanding coastal zone management, resilience planning, and related fields.
• Provides a high-level project management and leadership overseeing on-going projects throughout U.S. and potentially Canada.
• Prepares scope and fee estimates for clients.
• Demonstrated ability to complete complex projects located in coastal environments.
• Provide team leadership at a program and project level and working with other staff to complete projects.
• Plans, schedules, conducts, or coordinates detailed phases of the coastal work in coastal/estuarine/marine related projects.
• Prepares cost and project estimates, and schedules.
• Prepares or oversees the preparation of final documents/reports.
• Preparation of proposals and marketing efforts.
• Provide construction management and administrative services.
• Oversees and mentors personnel involved in coastal investigations and planning work.
• Coordinates work with other coastal professionals within and outside own discipline, and with support services staff.
• Communicates effectively and applies with a high level of understanding the coastal zone management practices. 

Your Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to conduct effective client and agency presentations and written report preparation.
• Current registration as Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or Science Professional.
• ACOPNE Certification
• Diplomat in Coastal Port, Ocean and/or Navigation Engineering.
• Demonstrated project experience through professional publications and presentations.
• Demonstrated strong understanding of the Coastal Zone Management market and future trends to assist in expanding the Coastal Practice.

Education and Experience

• Master of Science degree in Science or Engineering with 7+ years of experience with the subject matter focus on one of the areas of expertise listed above. OR
• Bachelor of Science degree in Science or Engineering with 10+ years of experience in one of the areas of expertise listed above. 

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice. 

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

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Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve.

Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment.