Practice Director - Ports and Marine Engineering

Responsibilities

• Lead and support client relationships and secure new business opportunities through the end-to-end sales cycle
• Ensure successful project delivery by meeting schedule, cost, and quality targets while upholding governance standards
• Drive capability development and capacity growth within the practice through regional and enterprise collaboration
• Mentor, develop, and retain high-performing teams while fostering an inclusive culture
• Manage operational performance, including P&L accountability, utilization, and resource planning
• Promote Safety, Health, Environment (SHE), and Wellbeing initiatives across all projects and teams
• Collaborate with global geographies and multi-disciplinary business lines to support complex infrastructure projects

Requirements

• Extensive experience in ports, coastal, or marine engineering, including leading large, complex programs
• Professional registration (e.g., Chartered Engineer, PE, or equivalent)
• Degree in civil, coastal, or marine engineering or a related field
• Proven track record in client development, winning strategic pursuits, and managing major multi-disciplinary projects
• Strong technical expertise in marine structures, coastal protection, dredging, reclamation, and resilience
• Experience in team leadership and P&L accountability
• Familiarity with industry standards (e.g., PIANC) and digital delivery methods such as BIM and modeling

About the Company

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle. From advisory and planning to design and construction management, our teams solve the world’s most complex challenges across transportation, buildings, water, and energy. We are a global team of over 50,000 professionals dedicated to delivering a better world and creating sustainable legacies for future generations.