Talent Pool - Marine Projects

Company Introduction:

Hill International provides program, project, and construction management services for clients in a range of sectors undertaking major construction projects across the world. Our services include cost engineering and estimating, quality assurance, inspection, scheduling, risk management, and claims avoidance. For more information on Hill, please visit our website at www.hillintl.com

Positions Summary:

The Marine Projects role provides hands-on experience in managing, designing, and overseeing marine infrastructure projects, including ports, jetties, offshore platforms, and coastal systems. The position involves coordinating multidisciplinary teams, monitoring project progress, ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and technical standards, and supporting timely, on-budget delivery. Participants will gain exposure to marine operations, engineering design, construction supervision, and project management while developing skills for a career in the marine and offshore sector.

General Description of Role and Responsibilities:

Marine Engineering and Design Roles

• Marine Civil Engineers/Managers: Expertise in designing and managing the construction of port structures, jetties, docks, and other marine infrastructure.
• Coastal Engineers: Specializing in coastal protection systems, beach nourishment, and the management of erosion and sedimentation.
• Dredging Engineers/Managers: Overseeing dredging operations to ensure the safe and efficient creation and maintenance of marine navigational channels.
• Marine Structural Engineers: Designing and managing the construction of bridges, piers, and other marine-related structures.
• Hydraulic Engineers: Managing water flow systems and conducting studies to optimize port and harbor designs.

Operations and Maintenance Roles

• Marine Operations Managers: Overseeing the operational aspects of marine projects, ensuring smooth logistics and harbor activities, while optimizing efficiency.
• Port Operations Managers: Managing the daily operations of commercial ports, ensuring effective cargo handling, vessel coordination, and security procedures.
• Offshore Operations Managers: Supervising offshore platform operations, ensuring compliance with safety protocols, environmental regulations, and operational efficiency.
• Maintenance Engineers/Managers (Marine): Overseeing maintenance strategies and operations to ensure the continuous performance of marine assets such as docks, cranes, and offshore platforms.

Safety and Environmental Roles

• Marine Safety Managers/Engineers: Ensuring safety compliance on marine projects, with a focus on the prevention of accidents, equipment handling, and emergency procedures.
• Environmental Engineers: Overseeing environmental assessments, mitigation plans, and ensuring projects comply with environmental laws and sustainability goals.
• Marine Environmental Specialists: Conducting environmental impact assessments, water quality monitoring, and advising on marine ecosystem protection during project implementation.

Cross-functional Roles

• Project Directors: Leading large-scale marine infrastructure projects, managing client relationships, ensuring timely and on-budget delivery.
• Project Managers: Managing day-to-day project activities, coordinating teams, and driving projects from planning through to execution.
• Planning Managers: Developing detailed project schedules, monitoring progress, and ensuring milestones are met.
• Contract and Commercial Managers: Handling contract negotiations, managing the commercial aspects of marine projects, and ensuring compliance with agreements.
• Design Managers: Leading the design phase of marine projects, ensuring that technical specifications are integrated and compliant with industry standards.
• Construction Managers: Overseeing the construction phase of marine projects, ensuring that timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
• Risk Managers: Identifying and mitigating potential risks to ensure the successful execution of marine infrastructure projects.
• Marine Surveyors: Conducting surveys of the marine environment, structures, and water systems to ensure project designs align with real-world conditions.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

• Proven experience in large-scale marine projects, particularly in port development, offshore structures, dredging, and coastal engineering.
• Expertise in managing complex, multinational teams and large marine infrastructure projects.
• Experience in project management, with a strong understanding of the marine sectors challenges and technical requirements.
• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., Project Management certifications, Engineering qualifications, Marine Safety certifications) are highly desirable.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adapt to dynamic and evolving environments while working with international teams.