Senior Project Manager for Port and Water Construction Projects

Job Description

Are you passionate about applying your expertise and passion for port and water construction projects and making a positive difference in the blue world – we have the inspiring marine projects waiting for you.

We offer you the opportunity to apply and develop your expertise in port and water construction and take responsibility for technical design and project management, contributing to innovative, high-quality design solutions. You have the competencies – we can put them to use – let's make it better together!

To succeed in the role, you must have documented experience in designing complex port and marine projects and be driven to create value for people, customers, and our business. Are you our new Senior Project Manager for Port and Marine Water Construction Projects? Click the apply button to send your application.

You will be part of our Ports, Marine and Coastal department

As our new Senior Project Manager for Port and Marine Water Construction Projects, you will be part of a highly recognized team characterized by strong collaboration with ports, contractors, and renewable energy developers worldwide. You will be part of a diverse, international department across Rambøll Denmark, working on large marine projects in all phases – from planning over detailed design to execution.

We have a strong pipeline of national and international marine projects focusing on future-proofing the maritime world. We are currently leading several large port projects in Denmark and abroad, ensuring the green energy transition and promoting blue infrastructure.

Join us in doing what we are so good at as design engineers – together we can shape the future and support the green transition while expanding blue infrastructure.

Our department works on a wide spectrum of marine projects, from preliminary studies and port planning to design and supervision. Our team is well-balanced with senior experts, project managers, specialists, and recent graduates. You will receive a warm welcome from colleagues who are passionate about their area of expertise. Knowledge sharing and open-minded collaboration across all levels in the department and across the organization are part of our DNA, enabling us to deliver innovative, effective, high-quality solutions. Your future colleagues have extensive experience with both national and international port, marine, and coastal projects. The interdisciplinary collaboration at Rambøll, combined with our focus on innovation and sustainability, gives you a unique opportunity to work with experts from different areas, contribute your expertise and personality to the team, and further develop your skills.

Your primary responsibilities will be:

• Take responsibility for the implementation of projects as project manager/technical lead
• Drive the development and innovation of our structural skills as a team effort
• Develop and maintain excellent customer relationships
• Ensure the highest quality level in our deliveries
• Bring our competencies into play in the market
• Facilitate close collaboration with customers and stakeholders with a focus on value creation
• Function as a role model for our less experienced colleagues

About you

From the moment you start at Rambøll, we will support your personal and professional development as you grow with the company. For this role, we expect your starting point to be:

• Education as a civil engineer with a focus on civil engineering structures or similar
• Preferably 10+ years of documented experience with the design of marine structures, such as quays, jetties, berthing structures, pile decks, caissons, block walls, dolphins, etc.
• Knowledge of port equipment, mooring systems, and navigation
• Extensive knowledge of relevant design codes and design methods
• Experience with complex multidisciplinary marine projects, such as ports, flood defense, artificial islands, or immersed tunnels
• Excellent communication skills – English at a professional level is required; Danish is highly appreciated, and additional language skills are a plus
• Thrives in a dynamic work environment with many stakeholders
• A strong commitment to sustainability and curiosity to explore and apply green solutions

Your competencies are respected in the market, and you have built a valuable network that enables you to understand customer needs and market trends.

The personal qualities that will help you succeed in this role include an open mindset and the ability to work both independently and as a team player. You are a confident communicator who is motivated by driving innovation and technical expertise to the next level, as well as guiding less experienced engineers and helping them on their journey within port and water construction.

What we can offer you

• Investment in your development
• Leaders you can count on, guided by our leadership principles
• Be valued for the unique person you are
• Great inspiration from colleagues, customers, and projects
• Be part of a foundation-owned company, which ensures long-term and independent development
• A flexible work environment with great freedom, good working conditions, and skilled colleagues

Are you ready to become part of Rambøll?

Send us your application, including an updated CV. We work to promote diversity, and therefore we encourage applicants from all groups to apply.

We recognize that some candidates only apply when they meet all requirements. But passion and potential often outweigh a perfect CV, and Rambøll's learning culture can help you grow in the role. So if this role sounds like something for you, but you don't meet all the requirements, we encourage you to apply anyway. Perhaps you are a perfect fit for this or another role in our department.

Thank you for considering this opportunity at Rambøll! We look forward to receiving your application.

Work with sustainable change at Rambøll in Denmark

Rambøll is a global architecture, engineering, and management consulting firm. We are a foundation-owned organization with people at its core, founded in Denmark. We believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a world where both nature and people thrive. This is our starting point – and it guides us in our work. Our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act, and openness and curiosity are an important part of our culture. Rambøll in Denmark currently consists of more than 4000 employees across 12 offices. Rambøll's experts deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Energy, Water, Management Consulting, Environment & Health, and Architecture & Landscape.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are cornerstones of our culture. At Rambøll, we believe that diversity is a strength, and that different experiences and perspectives are crucial for creating innovative solutions and sustainable societies. We actively work to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone thrives and can realize their potential. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance in terms of where, when, and how much you work. Therefore, at Rambøll, we offer a high degree of flexibility to adapt your work to your individual situation. We encourage all candidates regardless of background to apply. We would love to hear from you if there are any adjustments we can make in the recruitment process to make it more comfortable for you. You can contact us at job.advert.accessibility@ramboll.com with such inquiries.