Metro New York Area Waterfront & Coastal Engineering Practice Leader

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Job Description

GEI is seeking individuals aligned with our culture to join our growing, and industry leading, waterfront and coastal design group. If you are interested in a rewarding career and having the opportunity to work on large and complex water infrastructure projects, we encourage you to apply and find success at GEI.

Our waterfront and coastal design group is seeking a Waterfront & Coastal Engineering Practice Leader to join one of our Metro New York Area offices. This is a senior seller/doer role with significant business development and revenue generation responsibility. This role is an exciting opportunity to grow and develop our waterfront and coastal engineering practice in the Metro New York Area. You will work on a variety of waterfront and coastal projects including waterfront assets, commercial ports and marinas, coastal erosion and processes, dredging and beach nourishments, marine terminals, recreational piers, flood protection features, harbors, and waterfront parks.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

• Grow our waterfront and coastal engineering practice by developing new and existing clients and markets while cross-selling GEI s other core business areas including environmental, water resources, ecological, and civil engineering consulting.
• Serve as a technical leader and mentor. Assist with recruiting, managing, and training staff.
• Lead proposal efforts, maintain high visibility in the marketplace through regular client contact, participate in client-based professional organizations, and make presentations at industry events.
• Manage a variety of waterfront and coastal projects.
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Serve as a technical lead for the design of waterfront structures, including preparing construction drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and reports.
• Contribute to strategic planning at the office, regional, and national level.

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated success growing and leading a practice, inclusive of mentoring others.
• B.S. or M.S. in civil, marine, structural, or similar engineering and Professional Engineer s license.
• 15+ years of experience working on waterfront and coastal projects with 10+ years in a project/program management role.
• Registered Professional Engineer in New York and New Jersey.
• Experience leading interdisciplinary design teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel for site visits / inspections, client meetings, and business development opportunities (to include overnight travel, as needed).
• Possess a valid US driver s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Significant experience in the Metro New York Area and a well-established professional network
• Experience with the laws and regulations governing the public procurement process in New York and New Jersey.

Benefits

• Market-Competitive Compensation
• Comprehensive Benefits Program, including Medical, Dental, Vision and More
• Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
• Rewards and Recognition
• GEI-Funded Profit Sharing and 401(k)
• And More…

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Functional Demands:

X

Sedentary

Light

Medium

Other

Activity Level Throughout Workday (check one per row)

Physical Activity Requirements

Occasional

(0-35% of day)

Frequent

(33-66% of day)

Continuous

(67-100% of day)

Not Applicable

Sitting

6-8 hours

Standing

0-1 hour

Walking

0-1 hour

Climbing

X

Lifting (floor to waist level) (in pounds)

0-10 pounds

Lifting (waist level and above) (in pounds)

0-10 pounds

Carrying objects

0-1 hour

Push/pull

X

Twisting

0-1 hour

Bending

0-1 hour

Reaching forward

0-1 hour

Reaching overhead

0-1 hour

Squat/kneel/crawl

X

Wrist position deviation

3-5 hours

Pinching/fine motor skills

1-2 hours

Keyboard use/repetitive motion

6-8 hours

Taste or smell (taste=never)

0-1 hour

Talk or hear

6-8 hours

Accurate 20/40

Very Accurate 20/20

Not Applicable

Near Vision

X

Far Vision

X

Yes

No

Not Applicable

Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)

X

Sensory Requirements

Minimal

Moderate

Accurate

Not Applicable

Depth perception

X

Hearing

X

Environment Requirements

Occupational Exposure Risk Potential

Reasonably Anticipated

Not Anticipated

Blood borne pathogens

X

Chemical

X

Airborne communicable diseases

X

Extreme temperatures

X

Radiation

X

Uneven surfaces or elevations

X

Extreme noise levels

X

Dust/particular matter

X

Other (exposure risks):

Usual workday hours:

X

8

10

12

Other work hours

GEI Consultants, Inc. (GEI) requires employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. This position will require the successful candidate to obtain and show proof of vaccination. GEI is an equal opportunity employer, and will provide reasonable accommodation to those individuals who are unable to be vaccinated consistent with Federal, state, and local law.