Waterfront Group Leader

Tighe & Bond

. Set the strategic direction for the Waterfront and Coastal practice, including growth priorities, emerging markets, service offerings, and innovation opportunities.

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeShelton • Connecticut • United StatesSenior💰 $147,142 - $193,124 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in waterfront and coastal engineering, with a focus on strategic growth, client management, and multidisciplinary team leadership. Proven ability to oversee complex projects from planning through construction while fostering technical excellence and innovation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Professional Engineer (PE) License15+ Years of Experience in Waterfront EngineeringClimate Resilience and Adaptation ProjectsBusiness Development and Client ManagementFamiliarity with Permitting and Regulatory Frameworks

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Hard Skills

Civil EngineeringCoastal EngineeringEnvironmental EngineeringProject Performance ManagementRisk ManagementQuality ControlStrategic Growth PlanningTechnical LeadershipMultidisciplinary Team LeadershipNature-Based Coastal Solutions

Soft Skills

Clear Communication SkillsPresentation SkillsMentoring and Team DevelopmentRelationship BuildingStrategic Mindset

Certifications & Qualifications

BS or MS in Civil, Coastal, or Environmental EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) License

Industry Keywords

Waterfront InfrastructureCoastal InfrastructureMarine EngineeringRegulatory AgenciesPublic and Private ClientsNortheastern United StatesASCE COPRIPIANCClimate AdaptationIntegrated Solutions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Set the strategic direction for the Waterfront and Coastal practice, including growth priorities, emerging markets, service offerings, and innovation opportunities.
Build and strengthen relationships with public and private clients, regulatory agencies, and industry partners to identify and secure new opportunities.
Guide practice staffing, resource planning, and team development.
Mentor and develop engineering talent, fostering technical excellence, career growth, and knowledge sharing.
Serve as a senior advisor on complex waterfront and coastal infrastructure projects from planning and permitting through design and construction.
Oversee project performance, including scopes, budgets, schedules, risk management, quality control, and client communication.
Partner across disciplines and offices to deliver integrated solutions for environmental, infrastructure, and community challenges.

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS or MS in Civil, Coastal, or Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
15+ years of progressive experience in waterfront, coastal, or marine engineering, including significant experience leading multidisciplinary teams.
Demonstrated success leading climate resilience, adaptation, complex coastal infrastructure, and nature-based coastal solutions projects from concept through construction.
Strong business development and client management experience, with a proven ability to grow relationships and win work.
Familiarity with permitting and regulatory frameworks throughout the Northeastern United States.
Strategic mindset and the ability to balance technical leadership, operational management, and business growth.
Clear communication and presentation skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
Active participation in professional organizations such as ASCE COPRI, PIANC, or similar industry associations.
Experience developing and executing strategic growth plans for technical practices or business lines.
Established industry presence through speaking engagements, publications, or leadership within professional organizations.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual Bonus
Profit Sharing
Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Best in Class Medical Insurance
Dental & Vision Insurance
Wellness Rewards and Reimbursements
Tuition Reimbursement
Qualified Student Loan Paydown Contributions
Reimbursements for Licensure/ Certification Preparation and Fees
Summer Fridays Flextime
Hybrid Work Environment
Pet Insurance and Adoption Assistance
Professional development through internal training, conference attendance, and professional memberships
Mentorship from more experienced staff
Employee-owned company
Annual Lobsterfest and community engagement through the Make a Difference program