Ports Director - LATAM

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 a Port Director - Latin America that can be based out of our Houston offices. As part of the Corporate Port Practice, the Port Director will drive the strategic growth of the firm's waterfront engineering services in planning, design and management while working with the leadership in Latin America. Primarily, this role will be client-facing while mentoring, supporting, and working with Latin America staff to grow the M&N brand.

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 transportation. For the 4th year in a row, Moffatt & Nichol is Ranked #1 in Engineering News-Record for Marine & Port Facilities in the U.S. Additionally, our firm consistently ranks in the Top 100 Pure Designers in the US and the Top 50 Designers in International Markets.

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.

• Support Ports Practice objectives through contacts and ongoing business development in Latin America and abroad
• Serve as M&N's eyes and ears on the ground to advise M&N on issues of local business climate and trends, opportunities, changes in local A-E consulting practices (laws, rules, regulations, licensing, taxes), politics, and other issues pertinent to M&N's business operations
• Lead the establishment / development of technical standards, design approaches, and manage the technical analysis of waterfront engineering.
• Serve as an inter-company leader, contributing to strategic growth and development initiatives of discipline and practice
• Mentor, guide, train, and advise Project Team members, assist with assignment requests and recommend Project Team assignments
• Resolve elevated Client concerns or demands not addressed by the Project Team and conduct Client debriefs at designated project milestones
• Participate in significant Project Reviews, review Project Progress Reports and direct appropriate change
• Verify that Quality Control activities occurred in accordance with the contract and Project Plan
• Coordinate with business development and other M&N groups to manage Client relationships and Client satisfaction
• Work with various Business Unit Leaders (BUL) throughout the organization
• Lead and review preparation of proposals, cost estimates, engineering analysis and calculations, and drawings
• Write, when appropriate, clear, concise, and accurate technical and non-technical reports, correspondence, specifications, and proposals
• Plan, schedule work, and complete work assignments within established budgets and timelines

Supervisory responsibilities

None directly but may have project based supervisory responsibilities.

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 engineering; required
• Master's degree in Structural, Civil, Coastal, or Ocean engineering; required
• Professional Engineering (PE, PEng, CEng) registration; required
• Minimum 20+ years of experience in leading engineering, construction, planning, and design projects for the Maritime industry in US and Latin America; required
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation)
• Proven success directing design and construction of a wide range of infrastructure projects
• Proven success in leading people and managing resources
• Business development experience
• Bi-lingual / multi-lingual 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:

General office setting but will go out to ports and encounter the usual port settings. Travel is required from time to time both nationally and internationally.

Physical requirements:

Ability to use standard office equipment. Sits for a prolonged period of time.

Moffatt & Nichol's Employment Benefits:

At Moffatt & Nichol, we genuinely care about our team and strive to create a warm, welcoming environment. We're excited to offer a range of great benefits and cover many costs to support you. Here are some highlights:

• Enjoy low-cost employee healthcare with our company-paid high-deductible medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Family coverage is available
  • Low-deductible plan available
• Generous HSA match to help manage healthcare expenses
• Stay energized with our amazing Wellness Program (with financial incentives) to keep you healthy and fit
  • Features include: monthly one-on-one sessions with nutritionists, access to a Healthwise Pharmacist, mindfulness apps like The Calm and BetterHelp, and more
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance Programs for counseling and support
• Generous Paid time off (15 to 25 days based on experience level), Paid Holidays (7), and a floating holiday
• 401(k) match to help you reach your financial goals
• Excellent Life Insurance coverage, fully paid by the company
• You may also have the option to further your education with our comprehensive Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Plus, there are plenty of training opportunities, a Leadership Development Program, a formal Mentoring program, an active YP (Young Professionals) group, and so much more
• And because we care about all members of your family, we offer Pet Insurance to look after your furry friends

Moffatt & Nichol's EEO Statement:

As a global business, Moffatt & Nichol relies on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goal of Creative People, Practical Solutions serving our client needs, and ensures nondiscrimination in all activities in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. We draw from the world's best and brightest, regardless of geographic, cultural, or institutional background. This approach enables us to better understand and serve our clients, foster innovation, and create a rich, collaborative work environment. Moffatt & Nichol is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Federal Contractor desiring priority referrals of all protected veterans for job openings.

EEO is the LAW

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