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Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States of America | Houston, Texas, United States of America
Overview
We are seeking a Senior Project Director-Coastal and Ports to join our team in Baton Rouge, LA.
Your role
- Perform and lead planning, engineering analysis and design, and production of engineering drawings and specifications for coastal and waterfront structures.
- Manage staff to support our growth in the Gulf coast with an emphasis on Texas and Louisiana.
- Perform inspection and condition assessment of waterfront infrastructure.
- Perform and supervise engineering analysis and design, lead development of construction plans, specifications and cost estimates.
- Conduct data acquisition and analysis, researching the feasibility of alternative design approaches, site conditions, and/or regulatory agency specifications or regulations.
- Work involves coordination, research and problem solving on a variety of engineering projects with unique or controversial problems, the solution of which has an important effect on major organization programs.
- Work closely with designers, other discipline engineers and project manager as part of a multidisciplinary project delivery team. Interface with the clients, subconsultants and other stakeholders as needed.
- Ensure that all engineering deliverables comply with applicable codes and standards.
- Ensure all project documentation and deliverables are reviewed in accordance with corporate QA/QC procedures.
- Interact with contractors to perform construction administration functions including shop drawing reviews, site visits and RFI response.
- Prepare material for reports and permit applications, gathering information, preparing text and/or work progression documents, and graphic presentations.
- Perform field observations of construction of structures such as port terminals, cruise terminals, and oil & gas platforms.
- Participate in team growth and development by providing mentorship and technical guidance to junior staff.
- Serves as the primary point of contact on assigned projects and interface with the clients, subconsultants and other internal and external stakeholders.
- Manage multi-disciplinary projects in collaboration with design task leads and cross-disciplinary staff and subconsultants.
- Develop and manage project management plans, schedules, and budgets. Actively manage the project risks, budget and schedule and provide routine update and progress reports to the client and the internal leadership.
- Manage QA/QC processes on project deliverables to ensure all project documentation and deliverables are reviewed in accordance with corporate QA/QC procedures.
- Prepare scopes of work and fee estimates for proposals.
- Lead client relationship management and business development in the Gulf Coast region.
- Perform other duties as needed to support evolving business priorities.
Location
Various locations
Job Type
Full time
Ref
R-159955
Salary range
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About you
- Bachelor's degree in civil or coastal engineering (minimum required), Master's Degree preferred.
- P.E. License in Texas or Louisiana is required, or the ability to obtain via reciprocity within 6 months of hire. APOCNE board certification is preferred.
- Must have 15+ years of experience in coastal and waterfront infrastructure design, preferably with a consulting firm.
- Experience with waterfront design codes and standards such as UFC, PIANC and ASCE/COPRI.
- Experience in hydrodynamic numerical models such as ADCIRC, SWAN, Delft 3d or Mike.
- Experience in Business Development, specifically with agencies in the Gulf coast region.
- Experience with mooring analysis using Optimoor, Orca flex, or comparable commercial software, as well as with calculations for ship mooring and berthing forces, including wave force modelling for moored ships.
- Domestic travel may be required up to 25% of the time.
- Demonstrated leadership, and strong oral and written communication skills.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?
Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.
Rewards & benefits
At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.
Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.
Make it brilliant, a career with AtkinsRéalis
Our supportive, collaborative culture inspires us as a global community every day.
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About AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
Additional information
Expected compensation range is between $150,000 - $235,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.
Are you ready to expand your career with us? Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary.
AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability
Please review AtkinsRéalis' Equal Opportunity Statement here.
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