Project Manager - Civil Infrastructure

Job Description

Job Description

Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 750 members across 33 locations are dedicated to solving our clients’ toughest science and engineering challenges . Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart and caring team, Foth may be the place for you.

Join our team and experience the Foth difference that contributes to our impressive 92+% member retention rate ! Learn more at foth.com/careers. 

Foth is seeking a team-focused Project Manager to support our coastal, waterfront, and dredging projects across ports, marinas, shorelines, and marine infrastructure.  You’ll work closely with engineers, scientists, and construction teams to help bring challenging civil/environmental engineering, marine construction, coastal resilience, and waterfront infrastructure development projects from concept through construction, supporting communities, ports, and natural ecosystems.  This position can be based out of one of our Midwest offices.

Projects You'll Support:

• Marina and port facility upgrades
• Dredging and beneficial use planning
• Shoreline stabilization, dune/berm restoration, and coastal resiliency efforts
• Marine terminal improvements and structural rehabilitations

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the full project lifecycle for coastal, waterfront, and dredging initiatives—including scope development, cost estimation, planning, design, permitting, bidding, construction, and closeout
• Ensure all aspects of the projects meet client expectations, adhering to the agreed scope, budget, and schedule
• Resolve complex technical, financial, scheduling, and regulatory challenges through effective negotiation and solution-finding
• Utilize Foth’s project management methodologies to optimize project schedule and financial performance
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans
• Maintain Foth's positive community reputation throughout project execution
• Identify and capitalize on opportunities to expand client relationships
• Uphold strict safety standards and procedures

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Structural, Coastal, Marine, Ocean Engineering, Geology, or closely related technical field
• A minimum of 7 years of consulting experience in infrastructure projects
• At least 4 years of project management experience with infrastructure projects
• Proven track record in managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in proposal development and cost estimation for large-scale infrastructure projects
• Experience with design, bid, build project approaches
• Prior experience engaging with community-related project issues
• Technical expertise in port/harbor/coastal capital projects, particularly for public clients
• Experience in regulatory negotiations and issue resolution
• Knowledge of state and federal grants and loan programs for infrastructure

The base compensation listed for this job posting reflects a general range for the posted position. Base compensation will vary based on factors such as: years of experience, location, level of responsibility and licenses/certifications. In addition to base compensation, Foth members may be eligible to receive bonuses through our Earned Performance Incentive program. All employees are eligible for On-the-Spot bonuses.  Exempt members are also eligible for either quarterly and/or annual bonuses.  Eligible full-time and part-time members will be offered medical, dental, vision insurance, employee assistance program, disability, retirement, holiday pay, and several other voluntary benefits. Regular full-time members are also eligible for paid time off.  Please reach out to the recruiting team to discuss any specific benefits or compensation questions.

 

Note: In some situations, we may consider an alternative position based on your skill set and experience. This may result in a different compensation range.

All Foth Companies are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. All locations are tobacco-free.  Subject to applicable state law, all applicants who have received a written offer of employment and a copy of Foth’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Program Policy, will be required to undergo testing for commonly abused controlled substances. Applicants must complete the required drug testing within two business days of offer acceptance.  Foth will pay for all drug testing, which will be conducted by a licensed independent medical laboratory that follows testing requirements in accordance with applicable state law.

 

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Notice to Third Party Recruiters/Agencies: Foth does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed recruiting agreement coordinated through Foth, Foth reserves the right to pursue and hire candidates without financial obligation to third party recruiters or agencies.

 

Artificial Intelligence: Foth uses artificial intelligence and other technology-assisted tools in connection with parts of our recruiting and hiring process, including to assist with reviewing application materials, identifying potentially qualified candidates, sourcing candidates, and supporting interview preparation.  These tools are used to support, but do not replace, human decision-making, and all employment decisions are made by qualified human reviewers.  Where required by law, we will provide additional information regarding the use of these tools, and applicants may contact us with questions or request reasonable accommodation regarding their use.

 

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.