Civil Engineer / Project Manager
About The Position
Join a global professional services leader committed to solving the world’s biggest challenges in water, energy, and urbanization. GHD is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer / Project Manager to join its Maritime and Coastal (M&C) practice in Southern California. This role will primarily provide technical leadership and oversight on several waterfront projects across the West Region (California, Oregon, Washington, and the Pacific). It's a rewarding opportunity to leverage local knowledge, engage in challenging projects, offer technical solutions, and mentor junior engineers. The group focuses on coastal, waterfront, port, and municipal infrastructure improvement and resiliency projects. The position involves design leadership, project management, client management, and business development support for M&C projects. You will also have the chance to lead a dedicated team, support the training and mentorship of engineers and technicians, and become part of the internal leadership team. This position will be located in Long Beach or Irvine.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil / Coastal / Structural Engineering from an accredited university
- 10+ years of engineering experience, or consulting experience
- Registered Professional Engineer.
- Dedicated to managing time, handling priorities, and working in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to excel in a multidisciplinary team environment as well as independently
- Attention to detail and ability to complete diverse assignments
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Passionate at managing time, handling priorities, and working in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to excel in a multidisciplinary team environment as well as independently
- Attention to detail and ability to complete diverse assignments
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with fellow engineers on a wide range of civil engineering projects.
- Contribute to and manage development of technical reports, plans and specifications.
- Maintain open communication with project teams and M&C group members.
- Manage all stages of the project life-cycle, from developing scope, schedule and fee proposals to initiating projects with project controls, preparation or competent staff oversight of the preparations of feasibility studies, preliminary and final suitable for public agency construction, as well as contract solicitation and procurement and associated client management.
- Coordinate and work with cross-discipline teams on other market sector projects.
- Proactively coach, train and empower project team members; handle oversight and maintain project requirements for safety, quality, efficiency to ensure they are maintained throughout the duration of the project.
- Grow and lead existing and new client relationships.
- Support pursuit/proposal efforts, developing scope, schedule and budget.
- Provide mentorship and development advice to junior level staff.
- Interact with clients, suppliers, and regulators and manage projects to successful completion.
- Keep up to date with technical qualifications and licenses.
- Involve yourself in local committees, action groups and special interest organizations, with a view towards furthering your own skills and brand recognition for GHD.
- Stay current and well advised on M&C market trends, client spending, assets, resiliency and logistics.
- Work within GHD’s four Core Values: Safety, Teamwork, Trust, and Integrity.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
