Senior Project Manager - Marine Structures

Overview

Join us as we Rise to the Challenge

 

At KCI, we’re building an enduring community that provides unparalleled value to our employee-owners. We make our mark designing and delivering our world-class solutions, so we invest deeply in supporting and developing our team. We reward integrity and commitment, and when we do well, you do well. Our employee’s have the freedom to innovate, unlimited growth, a voice that matters, a lifestyle that works, and skin in the game. Achievements are shared and celebrated. As a team, we are motivated to better ourselves, each other, and the world around us. 

 

THE COMPANY

KCI Technologies, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned engineering, consulting and construction firm serving clients throughout the United States. KCI is recognized as an industry leader, employing cutting-edge technologies, management practices and strategic growth initiatives. Employee ownership fosters an entrepreneurial spirit, encourages technical expertise, and shapes strategic planning.

KCI is currently ranked #53 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 design firms in the nation.

 

KCI BENEFITS INFORMATION

We offer a competitive compensation package, family friendly benefits, a collaborative working environment, and the training, mentoring and resources you need to advance in your career.

 

We understand that you have choices, and we know that together we will make a great team!

 

KCI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive staff, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

 

KCI Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Duties, Responsibilities & Other

The Senior Project Manager – Marine Structures represents the highest level in KCI’s Project Management career path for coastal and marine infrastructure projects. This role provides strategic leadership and technical oversight for highly complex marine projects and multi-project programs, including ports, harbors, waterfront developments, coastal resiliency, navigation structures, and offshore or nearshore facilities.

This position plays a critical role in expanding KCI’s marine structures practice, strengthening client relationships across public and private maritime markets, and guiding project teams to deliver safe, resilient, constructible, and cost-effective marine solutions. The Senior Project Manager ensures seamless coordination among engineers, scientists, contractors, agencies, and stakeholders while navigating high-risk marine environments from planning through construction and closeout.

 

Project Management Leadership and Execution

• Lead and manage complex marine and coastal projects, including piers, wharves, bulkheads, seawalls, breakwaters, mooring systems, dredging support, coastal protection, and waterfront redevelopment.
• Direct multidisciplinary teams consisting of marine structural engineers, geotechnical engineers, coastal engineers, environmental specialists, surveyors, and construction inspectors.
• Develop and communicate comprehensive Marine Project Management Plans, defining scope, schedule, budget, quality, constructability, environmental compliance, and marine safety requirements.
• Manage project scope and change control, ensuring alignment with client objectives, regulatory constraints, and marine construction realities.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, proactively identifying risks related to tides, weather windows, permitting timelines, marine access, and construction sequencing.
• Oversee project budgets and cash flow, implementing cost controls to address marine-specific cost drivers such as equipment mobilization, specialty contractors, and offshore logistics.
• Serve as the primary client liaison for marine owners, port authorities, municipalities, state DOTs, USACE, NAVFAC, and private waterfront developers.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate marine-specific risks, including constructability, corrosion, scour, vessel impacts, environmental constraints, and life-cycle durability.
• Apply deep knowledge of marine delivery methods (Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, CMAR, progressive design-build) and construction practices to optimize project outcomes.

 

Training, Development, and Compliance

• Mentor and develop Project Managers and Engineers within the Marine Structures group, strengthening KCI’s internal marine expertise.
• Ensure compliance with KCI poli