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Foth & Van Dyke

Project Manager - Marine Infrastructure

Foth & Van Dyke, Newport, RI


Do you like to solve problems in an engaging, collaborative, team environment? Are you excited about discovery, technical innovation, and achievement? Does working in a flexible culture with professional growth opportunities, a family friendly vibe, and smart, caring colleagues make for a great day? If so, consider an employment opportunity at Foth and join these members who enjoy their employment experience.

The scientists and engineers of Foth Environment Solutions take on complex projects across many markets, including manufacturing, mining, solid waste, utilities, and coastal infrastructure. Informed by decades of experience and today's best practices, we solve critical problems and add value in each of the markets we serve.

Foth Environment Solutions has a long track record of exceptional results. Whether the goal is asset realization, navigating regulations, ensuring safety, reducing costs, or gaining a competitive edge, we are ready for the challenge.

The Opportunity: As a Project Manager in our dynamic team, you will lead a diverse range of marine infrastructure projects. This role is perfect for someone who seeks to leverage their experience in coastal engineering to make a tangible impact on our waterfront communities.

Key Responsibilities:
    • Oversee the entire project lifecycle, including scope development, service cost estimation, project 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, or Ocean Engineering.
    • A minimum of 7 years of consulting experience in marine infrastructure projects.
    • At least 4 years of project management experience in marine infrastructure.
    • Proven track record in managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders.


Preferred Qualifications:
    • Experience in proposal development and cost estimation for large-scale marine infrastructure projects.
    • Familiarity with design, bid, build project approaches.
    • Engagement 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 marine infrastructure.


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. All locations are tobacco-free.

About Foth

Foth, the largest engineering and science consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, employs more than 650 members and operates in 29 locations to provide our national and international clients with convenient, personal services.

Our dynamic science and engineering teams at Foth are organized into business units - Environment Solutions, Infrastructure Solutions, and Production Solutions - each comprised of extraordinary talent embodying decades of knowledge and specialized expertise. We bring our 85 year history of success and interdisciplinary knowledge to every client we serve, understanding their business, providing trusted advice, and developing customized, innovative solutions with remarkable energy and ingenuity.

Foth provides engineers, scientists, and other talented professionals an award-winning employment experience, including flexibility to balance work and life. We take on our clients' toughest challenges which provides meaningful project assignments working alongside creative and dedicated team members.

Foth's commitment to our members is demonstrated by annually reinvesting 5% of professional fee revenues in professional development activities. Our work environment is professional, collaborative, and fun. Each day, we work together in a unified, values-based culture, helping our clients' achieve their goals and improving the world we live in.

Join our team and experience the Foth difference!

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