Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 700 members across 31 locations are dedicated to solving our clients’ toughest science and engineering challenges. Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart, caring team of colleagues, consider joining us at Foth.
Foth is seeking a team-focused Project Manager to support our coastal, waterfront, and dredging projects across ports, marinas, shorelines, and marine infrastructure. You’ll work closely with engineers, scientists, and construction teams to help bring challenging civil/environmental engineering, marine construction, coastal resilience, and waterfront infrastructure development projects from concept through construction, supporting communities, ports, and natural ecosystems. This position can be based out of one of our Midwest offices.
Projects You'll Support:
Marina and port facility upgrades
Dredging and beneficial use planning
Shoreline stabilization, dune/berm restoration, and coastal resiliency efforts
Marine terminal improvements and structural rehabilitations
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee the full project lifecycle for coastal, waterfront, and dredging initiatives—including scope development, cost estimation, planning, design, permitting, bidding, construction, and closeout
Ensure all aspects of the projects meet client expectations, adhering to the agreed scope, budget, and schedule
Resolve complex technical, financial, scheduling, and regulatory challenges through effective negotiation and solution-finding
Utilize Foth’s project management methodologies to optimize project schedule and financial performance
Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans
Maintain Foth's positive community reputation throughout project execution
Identify and capitalize on opportunities to expand client relationships
Uphold strict safety standards and procedures
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Structural, Coastal, Marine, Ocean Engineering, Geology, or closely related technical field
A minimum of 7 years of consulting experience in infrastructure projects
At least 4 years of project management experience with infrastructure projects
Proven track record in managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in proposal development and cost estimation for large-scale infrastructure projects
Experience with design, bid, build project approaches
Prior experience engaging with community-related project issues
Technical expertise in port/harbor/coastal capital projects, particularly for public clients
Experience in regulatory negotiations and issue resolution
Knowledge of state and federal grants and loan programs for infrastructure
Why Foth:
Established Reputation: With over 85 years of success, we are proud to be 100% member-owned.
Dynamic Culture: Benefit from a values-based, client-centered, and flexible work environment, with ample professional growth opportunities and supportive colleagues, contributing to our impressive 92+% member retention rate.
Challenging Projects: Engage in diverse and exciting projects that promote continuous professional growth and development.
Join our team and experience the Foth difference! Learn more at foth.com/careers
All Foth Companies are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. All locations are tobacco-free. Subject to applicable state law, all applicants who have received a written offer of employment and a copy of Foth’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Program Policy, will be required to undergo testing for commonly abused controlled substances. Applicants must complete the required drug testing within two business days of offer acceptance. Foth will pay for all drug testing, which will be conducted by a licensed independent medical laboratory that follows testing requirements in accordance with applicable state law.
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