About Coastal Engineering

Coastal Engineering is a specialized marine construction firm delivering complex, high-quality waterfront and underwater infrastructure projects along the East Coast. Our work includes piers, bulkheads, dams, bridges, dredging, and other critical marine structures. We are committed to safety, technical excellence, and disciplined execution, and we invest in people who take pride in their craft and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide administrative support to Project Managers and field teams across marine dredging projects.

• Coordinate schedules, documentation, and progress reporting
• Maintain project cost and budget data in Unanet
• Support PMs during mobilization and closeout
• Communicate with Procurement and Accounting
• Develop standard reporting templates
• Strong general technical aptitude (Excel, digital reporting tools, GPS/mapping systems a plus)
• Ability to act as a bridge between field operations and digital systems
• Willingness to spend significant time in the field supporting active projects in various locations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
• 3–5 years of experience supporting marine, heavy civil, or industrial construction projects
• Proficient in Unanet A/E (or similar ERP) for cost tracking, forecasting, and reporting
• Experience with or ability to quickly learn RMS (Resident Management System)
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to coordinate with field and office staff
• Working knowledge of contract documents, RFIs, submittals, and change orders
• Demonstrated ability to manage deadlines and project documentation independently
• Understanding of dredging operations, equipment, and workflows