Coastal Engineering Program Manager

APTIM • Boca Raton, FL

6h • Remote

About The Position

Are you driven to shape the future of coastal resilience and lead programs that
make a lasting impact on our shorelines and communities? APTIM, a global leader
in environmental consulting and engineering, is seeking an experienced Program
Manager for Coastal Engineering to guide and grow our coastal portfolio across
the Southeast and Gulf Coast regions. This role may be based in one of our
dynamic office locations or performed remotely.

As a senior leader within our Critical Infrastructure Program, you will oversee
a diverse portfolio of coastal engineering projects, manage multidisciplinary
teams, and cultivate strategic client and partner relationships. Our team
delivers innovative solutions in beach nourishment, shoreline protection,
coastal resiliency, living shorelines, and ecosystem restoration. You will play
a pivotal role in shaping program strategy, ensuring technical excellence, and
driving operational and business performance.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a coastal professional who thrives at the
intersection of leadership, strategy, and technical delivery. If you are ready
to elevate your impact and help guide APTIM's coastal practice into its next
chapter, we want to hear from you.

Representative Program Areas

Regional beach nourishment and sediment management programs (dredge and truck
haul).
Coastal and marine infrastructure including jetties, groins, seawalls,
revetments, breakwaters, docks, and piers.
Living shoreline and ecosystem restoration initiatives.
Coastal resiliency planning, vulnerability assessments, and adaptation
strategies.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in coastal or marine engineering, program management, or related leadership roles.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Coastal Engineering required; advanced degree preferred.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Florida or ability to obtain within 90 days.
• Deep understanding of Florida's coastal and marine environments, regulatory frameworks, and project delivery landscape.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills suitable for a consulting and client‑facing environment.
• Experience preparing proposals, leading pursuits, and supporting business development initiatives.
• Ability to travel approximately 25% for client meetings, field work, and program oversight.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with coastal numerical modeling, CAD/GIS tools, and data analysis platforms (e.g., MATLAB) preferred.
• Demonstrated success in program or project leadership, staff management, and client relationship development.

Responsibilities

• Lead APTIM's coastal engineering program, overseeing a portfolio of projects across Florida, the Gulf Coast, and the Eastern Seaboard.
• Develop and implement program strategies that align with APTIM's growth objectives, market priorities, and client needs.
• Manage program performance, including financial health, resource planning, risk management, and long‑range forecasting.
• Support the Director of Civil and Coastal Engineering in shaping practice direction, staffing plans, and operational improvements
• Oversee multiple concurrent coastal engineering projects, ensuring delivery on scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Guide project teams through feasibility studies, design development, permitting, and construction phases.
• Provide senior oversight on technical analyses, modeling, design reviews, and QA/QC processes.
• Coordinate with internal teams, subconsultants, and clients to ensure seamless execution across disciplines.
• Strengthen and expand client relationships with federal, state, and local agencies, as well as private and NGO partners.
• Lead business development efforts, including opportunity identification, capture planning, proposal development, and selection presentations.
• Represent APTIM at conferences, technical organizations, and industry forums to elevate visibility and thought leadership.
• Manage and mentor a growing team of coastal engineers, scientists, and technical specialists.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high‑performance culture that supports staff development and retention.
• Provide coaching, technical guidance, and career development opportunities for emerging leaders.
• Oversee the application of coastal engineering tools and numerical models to support program needs.
• Review and approve technical deliverables including engineering reports, specifications, regulatory applications, and design packages.
• Support field activities such as site inspections, surveys, and construction observations as needed.
• Encourage innovation in tools, technology, and methodologies to advance APTIM's coastal capabilities.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance: Through the marketplace, our employees can choose benefits from five metallic levels and several carriers to find the right benefits that work for them in their location.
• Company paid and optional Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave (eligibility based on company policy and applicable law)
• 401(k) APTIM offers three 401k plans through the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (PEP). The specific plan you are eligible for depends on the business unit you are in. The details of the largest plan are found here: APTIM 401(k) Guide [https://aptim.makeityoursource.com/getattachment/427b25cf-c3d5-43c1-97af-a3c3f474a136/APTIM-Corp-401(k)-Guide.pdf] APTIM - Helpful Documents [https://aptim.makeityoursource.com/helpful-documents]

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level