Maritime Project Manager

Maritime Project Manager – WSP U.S.

Apply for this role within the WSP Maritime Group. Positions available in Raleigh, NC;
Houston, TX;
San Diego+, Irvine, CA;
Tampa, FL.

WSP is seeking a Ports and Marine Project Manager to lead maritime projects across the U.S. and internationally. The successful candidate will manage task leaders, schedules, budgets, and client expectations, and provide mentorship to junior staff.

• Supervise staff engineers, overseeing calculations and preparing drawings and specifications.
• Prepare technical studies, reports, and review staff work.
• Perform oversight of calculations, cost estimates, drawings, specs, and reports.
• Execute quality assurance checks and manage marine facility projects for a broad client base.
• Coordinate multi‑discipline teams (civil, structural, geotechnical, electrical, mechanical, coastal, fire protection, architecture).
• Draft alternative analysis reports and presentations for repair and capital improvement projects.
• Lead review meetings, client presentations, and design charrettes.
• Engage in business development, marketing, and client relationship management.
• Adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• 7+ years of post‑education experience in engineering, with marine, port, and coastal design experience.
• Engineer license required (multi‑state preferred).
• Knowledge of maritime codes (ASCE, COPRI, etc.) and DoD criteria (UFC, UFGC).
• Proficiency in supervising staff in state‑of‑the‑art computer programs.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and compliance with WSP’s health, safety, and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Flexibility to accommodate varied schedules and the ability to adapt in a pressured work environment.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Ability to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card (TSA background check required).

• Master’s Degree in Engineering.
• Experience managing Port Authority, Navy, or Coast Guard projects.

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. We design lasting solutions for buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with clients to help communities prosper.

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees receive a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings.

We want to give our employees the challenges that grow their careers and knowledge base. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES: WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire the candidate without reservation – no fee or compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

Required to be authorized to work in the United States.