Senior Port Planner

Overview

Bermello Ajamil & Partners LLC (BA) has an immediate opening in its Coral Gables office for a Senior Port Planner to head up projects for the firm’s Maritime Group. This is a position of leadership that requires advanced professional planning experience of high complexity and variety for the maritime project industry. Ideal candidates would have worked on planning projects for ports, cruise terminals, and piers.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform advanced professional work related to a variety of planning assignments.
• Prepare strategic port plans
• Coordinate with port authorities, shipping companies, and other stakeholders in ports
• Prepare and present reports to clients and senior management
• Collaborate with engineering teams and other disciplines to design and implement infrastructure projects for ports, terminals, and piers
• Provide effective supervision and management of more junior planners
• Manage budgets and resources effectively to achieve operational goals

Required knowledge and skills:

• Advanced knowledge of philosophies, principles, practices, and techniques of planning
• Well-versed in port planning including cargo, cruise, industrial and general-purpose ports
• Knowledge of principles, methodology, and practices of research and data collection
• Excellent oral and written communication skills for preparing and presenting planning reports and projects
• Excellent interpersonal skills for facilitating relationships with elected/appointed officials or other decision-makers
• Creative problem-solving skills to gather relevant information to solve less well- defined planning problems
• Group facilitation skills for use with community workshops
• Able to multitask to work on several projects or issues simultaneously
• Efficient use time management skills to manage projects effectively and meet firm deadlines

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in planning or engineering
• 10+ years of experience in port planning, logistics, or related field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in data analysis and forecasting tools
• Knowledge of port operations, regulations, and industry best practices
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders

 

Unique Benefits

Certified as a Great Place to Work®, Woolpert is one of the fastest growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial (AEG) companies in the world. With over 60 offices and countless projects around the globe, Woolpert makes a real difference at home and abroad. In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits, including:

• Diverse experiences: Work on meaningful projects that improve quality of life around the world.
• Freedom to work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
• Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Generous vacation policy: Take time off when it makes sense for you.
• Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.
• Paid sick time
• Fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more: Choose the benefits that work best for you.

 

Level up your career with Woolpert. Apply today and join our team to help shape the future of tomorrow!

 

Why Woolpert?

Woolpert is looking for supportive, goal-oriented, and career-minded individuals who are, or are looking to become, industry leaders in their fields. We blend design excellence with innovative technology and geospatial applications to deliver exceptional value to our clients. When you join us, you'll join a team of experts who are passionate about their work and dedicated to building the next generation of industry leaders. Woolpert embraces progress and innovation, creating limitless opportunities for your career growth.

 

 

 

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