Lead Waterfront Engineer/Project Manager
foth· Structural
About this role
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 Lead Waterfront/Marine Structural Engineer & Project Manager to support and grow our Ports, Harbors, and Waterfront practice in Detroit, MI. This role will serve as a technical and project delivery leader on waterfront and marine infrastructure projects across the United States, including the Atlantic, Gulf and Pacific coasts as well as the Great Lakes while playing a key role in expanding Foth’s presence in the Great Lakes market.
The successful candidate will lead the planning, design, and delivery of waterfront, marine, and coastal infrastructure projects nationwide, including ports and terminals, piers, wharves, bulkheads, berthing and mooring systems, and shoreline protection systems. While the role offers exposure to projects across multiple regions of the country, the position will be anchored in Detroit, with a strong emphasis on local market growth, client development, and bolstering Foth in the region.
This position will work closely with Foth’s existing Great Lakes’s Ports and Harbors team to help establish strengthen local client relationships, and support project delivery nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the salary for the Lead Waterfront Engineer/Project Manager role at foth?
The listed salary for this Lead Waterfront Engineer/Project Manager position at foth is USD 110K–180K. This is an Full Time Exempt role.
Where is the Lead Waterfront Engineer/Project Manager position at foth located?
This Lead Waterfront Engineer/Project Manager role at foth is based in Detroit, Michigan. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Lead Waterfront Engineer/Project Manager role at foth full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full Time Exempt position. It is posted as a Lead Waterfront Engineer/Project Manager role in the Structural department at foth.
Which team or department does the Lead Waterfront Engineer/Project Manager at foth belong to?
This Lead Waterfront Engineer/Project Manager position is part of the Structural department at foth. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Lead Waterfront Engineer/Project Manager job at foth posted?
This Lead Waterfront Engineer/Project Manager position at foth was posted on Apr 28, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Lead Waterfront Engineer/Project Manager
foth · 💰 USD 110K–180K
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