Industrial Engineering Project Manager

Join Our Team as a Senior Coastal Engineer / Project Manager!

At CBCL we are proud to be a trusted leader in engineering and environmental consulting delivering innovative solutions that shape resilient coastlines and communities. Collaboration technical excellence and a commitment to sustainability drive everything we do.

Our Coastal Engineering Group is growing and we have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Coastal Engineer / Project Manager to join our team in Halifax Nova Scotia . The successful candidate will contribute to a wide variety of coastal and multi-disciplinary projects with opportunities to support project management mentor junior staff and participate in business development and quality assurance activities.

Our projects span a broad range of coastal challengesfrom detailed numerical modelling of waves hydrodynamics and sediment transport to the design of coastal stabilization and nature-based protection solutions integrated coastal zone management and coastal vulnerability assessments. Youll have the opportunity to work on innovative projects across Canada and internationally including the dynamic coasts of Atlantic Canada the Bay of Fundy the Great Lakes and the Arctic as well as tropical island environments in the Caribbean.

In this role youll apply your technical expertise and project experience to deliver meaningful high-quality outcomes that help communities adapt and thrive in the face of coastal change.
Lead and manage complex multi-disciplinary coastal engineering projects from concept through delivery ensuring technical excellence quality and client satisfaction;
Serve as Project Manager for major coastal initiatives overseeing scope budget schedules and risk management;
Provide technical direction and peer review for studies and designs ensuring adherence to professional standards and best practices;
Guide the development of numerical models for coastal processes (waves currents water levels sediment transport etc.) and interpret results for design and planning;
Contribute to the preparation of high-quality technical reports presentations and proposals;
A postgraduate degree (masters or PhD) in coastal engineering oceanography or a related field from an accredited university;
Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in coastal infrastructure design numerical modelling and coastal process studies including project management responsibilities;
Proven experience leading and delivering multi-disciplinary projects with strong understanding of both technical and commercial project drivers;
Proficiency with coastal and marine modelling software (e.g. SWAN MIKE21 Delft3D XBeach DFLOW-FM) and data analysis tools (MATLAB Python etc.); Valid passport or ability to readily obtain one;
French and/or Spanish language capabilities considered a strong asset;
Willingness and ability to travel to CBCL offices and job sites throughout Canada and internationally;
Comprehensive health and dental benefits
CAAT Defined Benefit Pension Plan with employer contributions
Generous vacation allowance commensurate with experience
Maternity or Parental leave top-up
Health spending account
Community volunteering incentive
Employee Family Assistance Program
Public transit subsidy

Flexible hours and locations to support work/life balance including hybrid options;
Ability to work paid overtime and bank time-in-lieu for future use;
Exposure to a variety of projects;
Support to develop skills and pursue projects related to your own interests;
Mentoring opportunities to foster your personal and professional development;
Accessible and central offices in Atlantic Canada and Ottawa;
Access to training opportunities in areas ranging from technical development to leadership skills;

We are committed to promoting inclusivity and diversity for a workplace where everyone can thrive and we build long-term relationships with our clients while providing them with innovative solutions.

We have earned recognition as one of Canadas Top 100 Employers and one of Canadas Best Managed multitalented group of professionals offer consulting in the Infrastructure Water and Wastewater Buildings Industrial and Earth and Environment sectors. We value our people our communities and our history and look forward to continuing our steady growth.

Along with our commitment to reducing our carbon footprint corporately CBCL develops and implements sustainable engineering solutions that respect the current social and environmental impacts as well as future implications of our designs.

CBCL operates from its offices in Halifax and Sydney NS; Charlottetown PE; We are proud to be an employer partner with the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion and Pride at Work.

If you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment or interview process or while working with us please email We will work with you to meet your needs in a respectful and timely manner.

Senior IC