Marine Structures Project Manager - Senior Level

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 Marine Structures Project Manager to join our Abu Dhabi office.  As part of the Marine Structures Group, the Marine Structures Project Manager will manage all phases of design and construction support for complex marine projects, including ports, terminals, quay walls, jetties, breakwaters, and coastal protection systems. This is a client-facing role with support responsibility for business development and regional growth.

About Moffatt & Nichol: 

Moffatt & Nichol is a leading infrastructure advisor specialising 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 customised service and a level of excellence that have become the firm’s hallmark in three primary practise 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.

• Lead and manage multidisciplinary teams for marine infrastructure projects from concept through detailed design and construction support
• Coordinate structural design with internal teams and external stakeholders to meet schedules and budgets
• Prepare and review contract documents, including drawings, technical specifications, and design reports
• Conduct constructability reviews and risk assessments for contractor-side delivery
• Serve as primary client interface; attend meetings and site visits across the region
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing within the team
• Support business development, proposals, and strategic growth initiatives in the Middle East

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/Structural Engineering; Master’s degree preferred
• 15 years of experience in marine infrastructure projects, with strong background in contractor-side design or design for contractor execution
• Chartered Engineer status (ICE or equivalent) highly desirable
• Proven leadership in managing large-scale marine projects in the Middle East
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills
• Proficiency in structural analysis software (e.g., SAP2000) and familiarity with FIDIC contracts
• Willingness to travel regionally as required
• Experience with ports, terminals, and coastal structures
• Familiarity with regional codes and standards
• 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:

Majority of work is office based. Some site visits may be required which may necessitate navigating unpaved or natural terrain while carrying equipment.

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.