Remote Assistant Project Manager Jobs in Plaistow, NH

Overview
We are committed to making a meaningful impact through our work. As the Technical Director you will lead our Waterfront and Coastal Team from any of our New England offices, where you'll lead and grow a high-performing team delivering impactful waterfront, coastal, and resilience projects throughout the Northeast and beyond. This is a strategic leadership role for a recognized technical expert who thrives on mentoring teams, building client partnerships, and shaping the future of coastal infrastructure.
Our Waterfront and Coastal Team and Projects
Our Waterfront and Coastal team partners with public and private clients to deliver resilient, sustainable solutions for complex coastal and marine infrastructure challenges. From waterfront redevelopment and shoreline stabilization to ports, harbors, climate adaptation, and flood resilience initiatives, our multidisciplinary team combines technical excellence with practical, forward-thinking design. We are known for building strong client relationships, navigating complex regulatory environments, and delivering projects that strengthen communities while protecting valuable coastal resources. Driven by collaboration, innovation, and a deep understanding of the coastal environment, our team is helping shape resilient waterfronts for generations to come.
Responsibilities, Requirements, and Total Rewards
What You'll Be Doing
As a valuable part of the Tighe & Bond Team, the Technical Director will lead a growing team focused on delivering complex waterfront, marine, and coastal infrastructure projects. This role combines technical leadership, business development, client engagement, and staff mentorship, with the opportunity to help shape the strategic direction and continued expansion of the practice. Some of your responsibilities will be:

• Leading and expanding the Waterfront and Coastal practice, driving strategic growth, operational excellence, and technical innovation across the business line
• Guiding project staffing and team development efforts, ensuring the right resources are aligned to deliver exceptional client service while supporting the continued growth of the practice
• Recruit, mentor, and develop engineering talent, fostering a collaborative culture focused on technical excellence, career growth, and knowledge sharing
• Build and strengthen relationships with public and private sector clients, regulatory agencies, and industry partners to identify and secure new opportunities
• Lead business development initiatives including strategic pursuits, proposal development, client presentations, and project interviews
• Serve as a senior advisor on complex waterfront and coastal infrastructure projects, providing technical leadership from planning and permitting through design and construction
• Oversee project performance, including scope development, budgets, schedules, quality management, and client communication
• Collaborate with firm leadership to shape the long-term vision for the Waterfront and Coastal practice, identifying emerging markets, service offerings, and innovation opportunities
• Provide subject matter expertise in coastal resilience, shoreline stabilization, ports and harbors, marine infrastructure, flood mitigation, and climate adaptation initiatives
• Represent the firm externally through industry conferences, professional organizations, technical publications, and speaking engagements to elevate the firm's visibility and reputation
• Partner across disciplines and offices to deliver integrated solutions that address complex environmental, infrastructure, and community challenges

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Coastal, Environmental Engineering, or a related field
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• 20+ years of progressive experience in waterfront, coastal, or marine engineering, including significant leadership experience
• Demonstrated success leading complex coastal infrastructure and resilience projects from concept through construction
• Strong business development and client management experience with a proven ability to grow relationships and win work
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing staff performance, mentorship, and professional development
• Deep understanding of project management principles including scopes, budgets, schedules, risk management, and quality control
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical audiences
• Strategic mindset with the ability to balance technical leadership, operational management, and business growth

Preferred Requirements

• Master's degree in Civil, Coastal, or Environmental Engineering
• Experience leading climate resilience, adaptation, and nature-based coastal solutions projects
• Familiarity with permitting and regulatory frameworks throughout the Northeastern United States
• 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
• Knowledge of sustainable and resilient design approaches for waterfront and coastal infrastructure
• Established industry presence through speaking engagements, publications, or leadership within professional organizations

Your Financial and Wellness Benefits

• Compensation is based on skills and experience as reflected in the pay range below
• Annual Bonus, Profit Sharing, and Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Best in Class Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Wellness Rewards and Reimbursements
• Tuition Reimbursement and Qualified Student Loan Paydown Contributions
• Reimbursements for Licensure/ Certification Preparation and Fees
• Summer Fridays Flextime and Hybrid Work Environment
• Pet Insurance and Adoption Assistance

More Information about Tighe & Bond
Ways to Grow Your Career
We provide a structured career path with opportunities for professional development through tuition reimbursement, internal training, conference attendance, and professional memberships. Mentorship from more experienced staff is integral to our culture and part of our commitment to your growth.
Our Culture and Values
We prioritize the well-being of our employees, communities, and environment. We foster a flexible, inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. Our six core values - Integrity, Excellence, Reliability, Commitment, Respect, and Safety - guide our employee-owned company in delivering exceptional service, building trust, and promoting continuous growth. Our team celebrates together at events like our annual Lobsterfest and gives back to our community through our award-winning Make a Difference program.
We believe one of our greatest strengths lies in our differences. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone feels valued and respected, with opportunities to thrive. By embracing a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we create and cultivate a workplace that reflects the communities we serve, that encourages creativity and drives innovation. We celebrate unique perspectives and strive to build a culture of belonging for all team members. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds as we work together to design a sustainable future for our communities.
More About Tighe & Bond
For more than a century, Tighe & Bond has been a trusted, award-winning, employee-owned consulting firm serving the Northeast. We bring clients' visions to life through integrated engineering, landscape architecture, planning, and environmental consulting services. In 2025, we were honored with the Massachusetts ACEC Award for Workplace Belonging & Engagement, reflecting our commitment to an inclusive, supportive culture where our people thrive. Our work is consistently recognized by organizations including ACEC, BSLA, and various regional business and environmental associations. These recognitions highlight the technical strength of our people and the innovative, sustainable solutions we deliver for public and private clients, along with the meaningful impact we make in the communities we serve.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
We are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Tighe & Bond, Inc. will base decisions on employment to further the principle of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to basing judgments concerning the employment of individuals on their qualifications, abilities, skills and experience. If accommodation is needed during the application process, please contact a member of the talent acquisition team.
Pay Range
USD $153,408.00 - USD $231,549.00 /Yr.