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• Moffatt & Nichol is a global leader in the design and delivery of large, complex waterfront infrastructure projects. We are recognized worldwide for our expertise in ports, terminals, and coastal engineering solutions. We are actively seeking a Project Manager to join our São Paulo office. 

• As part of the Civil/Geotechnical Group, the Project Manager will lead the design of major port and waterfront projects, including those associated with offshore wind, ports, piers, marinas, cargo terminals, and urban waterfront developments. This role will support projects across Brazil, the northeast region, and firm-wide initiatives.

Beyond project delivery, this position is intended to

• * Bring civil and geotechnical expertise to strengthen the Brazil office.
• * Serve as a key connector between the Brazil civil/structural team and other global offices.
• * Facilitate workshare opportunities, enabling projects to be executed collaboratively across regions.

• About Moffatt & Nichol: 

• Moffatt & Nichol is a leading infrastructure advisor specializing in the planning and design of facilities that shape and serve our coastlines. Reflecting Moffatt & Nichol’s commitment to design innovation since 1945, Engineering News-Record (ENR) has ranked the company No. 1 design firm for Marine and Port Facilities in the United States and No. 7 internationally. 

• Moffatt & Nichol's professional staff includes engineers, planners, scientists, and architects who serve our global client base from offices in Europe, the Americas,  the Middle East and Asia Pacific. The firm provides clients worldwide with customized service and a level of excellence that have become the firm’s hallmark in three primary practice areas—coastal, environmental, and water resources; ports and harbours; and transportation, bridges, and rail.

Duties and responsibilities

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• * Project management of complex and multidisciplinary projects
• * Coordinate geotechnical design with staff along with other disciplines to meet project schedules, budgets, and ensure quality assurance and quality control
• * Perform analysis and design of deep foundations for Civil, Marine and DOD projects as needed
• * Coordinate civil design involving drainage, pavement, architecture and others with other disciplines to meet project schedules, budgets, and ensure quality assurance and quality control  
• * Review test results and make recommendations
• * Development of contract documents, including construction drawings and technical specifications
• * Preparation of design reports 
• * Preparation of proposals and direct interface with clients, agencies, and subconsultants or contractors
• * Perform business development activities, especially in regards of other MN offices, and participate in professional organizations
• * Perform periodic site visits and attend client meetings
• * Collaborate with geotechnical team, managers, and company executives to assist with the growth of the group
• * Ability to effectively work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• * Perform other tasks as needed

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 Geotechnical Engineering, preferred
• * Academy of Coastal, Ocean, Port & Navigation Engineers (ACOPNE) certification in the Port Engineering category preferred
• * 10 to 15 years of related engineering experience with proven success as a Project Manager
• * Experience with waterfront infrastructure projects highly desired 
• * Experience effectively interacting with staff, management, vendors, contractors, clients and agencies
• * Proven success in business development efforts
• * Strong communication skills written, oral and presentation
• * Willingness and availability to travel approximately 15%
• * All new hires will be required to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check in compliance with NIST 800-171

Working conditions

• Sedentary for prolonged period of time, interact with clients, and travel occasionally. 

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. 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.