Ports and Marine Leader

Why join us?

It’s an exciting time at AtkinsRéalis! We are rapidly growing in the US. Our company's purpose is to build a better world for our planet and its people. We recognize the importance of making sure that our clients and employees feel this purpose every day. AtkinsRéalis is proud of our company culture that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion. Our company ethos includes collaboration through the connection of people, data, and technology. We are a global firm, who leverages having employees located throughout the world, creating valuable partnerships and doing our part to make this planet and its people thrive.  We need energetic, passionate and eager professionals like you to join our team. There has never been a better time to be a part of AtkinsRéalis!

We are seeking an experienced, strategic, and results-driven Ports and Marine Market Leader to drive business growth, project delivery excellence, and client satisfaction across the maritime infrastructure sector. This individual will be responsible for identifying market opportunities, leading major pursuits, guiding multidisciplinary project teams, and serving as a key liaison with clients, industry partners, and internal stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in ports, harbors, terminals, coastal engineering, and marine infrastructure—alongside strong leadership, communication, and business development skills.

About Us

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies. AtkinsRéalis has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. AtkinsRéalis has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy.

How will you contribute to the team?

• Market Strategy & Growth:
  • Develop and execute a strategic plan to grow the ports and marine market share across targeted geographies.
  • Monitor industry trends, regulatory changes, and client needs to inform service offerings and positioning.
  • Lead go-to-market initiatives, including marketing campaigns, conference presence, and partnerships.
• Client & Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with port authorities, terminal operators, public agencies, and private sector clients.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact for key accounts.
  • Represent the firm at industry events, conferences, and technical committees.
• Project Leadership & Delivery:
  • Oversee the delivery of complex maritime projects, ensuring quality, safety, budget, and schedule adherence.
  • Provide technical guidance in the design, planning, and execution of port and marine infrastructure such as breakwaters, piers, wharves, dredging, and coastal protection.
  • Champion innovation, sustainability, and resilience in project solutions.
• Team Development & Leadership:
  • Mentor and grow a high-performing team of engineers, planners, and project managers.
  • Facilitate knowledge sharing and technical excellence across the practice.
  • Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Business Development & Proposal Leadership:
  • Lead or support strategic pursuits, including proposal development, presentations, and negotiations.
  • Collaborate with business development, estimating, and operational teams to win new work.
  • Track key performance indicators (KPIs), pipeline activity, and sales performance metrics.

What will you contribute?

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Coastal Engineering, Marine Engineering, or related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in the ports and marine sector, with a proven track record of project delivery and business growth.
• Strong understanding of port operations, marine construction, and regulatory permitting.
• Experience with clients such as port authorities, shipping/logistics firms, and government agencies.
• Demonstrated leadership in multidisciplinary teams and matrix organizations.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

What we offer at AtkinsRéalis:

AtkinsRéalis realizes that health, mental and financial wellbeing, are all equally needed to achieve balance in life. We are pleased to offer a robust rewards package that helps our employees have peace of mind in and outside of work.  Our benefit offerings address all of the areas that are part of living a healthy life.  

We recognize that what is important to people continues to change. Some of our other benefits to ensure our employees feel supported include continuing to offer health and dental coverage for domestic partners and a full list below. Our culture is one of providing support and training for our employees to thrive. We offer learning and development programs, training, career pathing opportunities, and a tuition reimbursement plan. At AtkinsRéalis, you will enjoy a robust rewards package which includes:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible work schedules
• Group Insurance
• Two Floating Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (including maternity and paternity)
• Pet Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Learning and development programs, training, career opportunities and a highly regarded tuition reimbursement program
• An inclusive culture of Employee Resources Groups centered around women, African-Americans, Hispanics, LGBTQ+, Neurodiversity and Emerging Professionals.
• A Foundation that is employee-funded with a 2-to-1 match from the company providing STEAM education for minorities from K-12 to college

If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply today!

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace.  EOE/Minorities/Females/Veteran/Disability.

Please review AtkinsRéalis Equal Opportunity Statement here:

https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/equal-opportunities-statement

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Upon acceptance of an offer, all candidates must go through a drug screen test and background check. AtkinsRéalis is a federal contractor which mandates a satisfactory background screening report and drug test that supersedes state laws.

Note to staffing and direct hire agencies:

In the event a recruiter or agency who is not on our preferred supplier list submits a resume/candidate to anyone in the company, AtkinsRéalis family of companies, we explicitly reserve the right to recruit and hire the candidate(s) at our discretion and without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.  https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/recruitment-agencies

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At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.