Deputy Program Manager - Civil/Structural Engineer

Moffatt & Nichol specializes in large complex waterfront infrastructure projects and is recognized as one of the worldwide leaders in this field.  We are actively looking for an Engineer to join our Savannah office and serve as Deputy Program Manager for the Georgia Ports Authority. This position will assist the Program Manager in leading and managing the conception, design, operation, and construction for a wide variety of infrastructure projects for one of the leading Port Authorities in the country. The ideal candidate has a background of project management, maintaining strong client relationships, experience in the design and construction management of large construction projects, experience working on a multi-disciplined team, and the acumen to learn how the client’s facilities operate in order to initiate and develop creative solutions to help drive the client’s expansion goals. 

About Moffatt & Nichol:  

Moffatt & Nichol is a leading U.S.-based global infrastructure advisor specializing in the planning and design of facilities that shape and serve our coastlines, harbors and rivers, as well as an innovator in the transportation complexities associated with the movement of freight. For the 2nd year in a row, Moffatt & Nichol is ranked Engineering News-Record #1 for Marine & Port Facilities and among the Top 50 Designers in International Markets. We were also named Southeast Design Firm of the Year 2023. 

Moffatt & Nichol's professional staff includes engineers, planners, scientists and architects who serve our global client base from offices in Europe, North America, Latin America, and the Pacific Rim. The firm provides clients worldwide with customized service and a level of excellence that have become the firm’s hallmark in several primary practice areas – ports and harbors; coastal, environmental and water resources; urban waterfronts and marinas; transportation, bridges and rail; inspection and rehabilitation; and energy. 

Duties and responsibilities: 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. 

• Assists Program Manager in directing and supporting a team of project managers for port infrastructure projects 
• Interfaces with client on planning, design, and construction projects
• Works with client and project team to establish and maintain project design and construction budgets
• Establishes working relationships and contact with client’s technical staff and project managers 
• Coordinates design activities and meetings between design staff, subcontractors, and client managers
• Participates in project decisions regarding technical approaches, costs and scheduling performance
• Works with project managers to follow client operational policies and procedures
• Perform/review calculations 
• Prepare design documents, cost estimates, reports, drawings, and technical specifications for port projects 

Other duties: 

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering; required
• 8+ years of experience in civil or marine/waterfront structural engineering; required
• Port experience preferred
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in Georgia or the ability to obtain via reciprocity within 6 months of hire
• Possession of or eligibility to obtain a Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC); required
• 4+ years of project management experience required with large, multi-disciplined projects preferred
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel; required
• Opportunity to travel both domestically and internationally, if desired
• All new hires will be required to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment (post-offer) background check in compliance with NIST 800-171
• Moffatt & Nichol uses E-Verify and employment is contingent upon the legal ability to obtain employment in the U.S. and to present the required documentation at hire

 Working conditions: 

Work is generally performed in an office