Major Projects Leader - USA

GHD • Irvine, CA

95d • Hybrid

About The Position

There's no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we're committed to helping you do exactly that. Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in. Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it. Who are we looking for? We are seeking a United States Major Projects Leader to join our team. This role is pivotal in establishing, evolving, and advancing our major project delivery capability across the Eco Region. The successful candidate will be responsible for defining and assuring the application of leading practices, tools, methodologies, and processes to ensure sustained delivery success for major projects. They will also lead the application of commercial and contractual principles, manage project delivery risks, and ensure legal and contractual protections for GHD interests. Additionally, the role involves providing leadership and support to our Project Management teams through all project phases, from initiation to closeout.

Requirements

• A Degree in Engineering, Science or Project Management.
• 15+ years of direct experience in project management.
• Recognized project management professional, carrying suitable authority and reputation to influence and guide leaders across the region.
• Minimum of 15 years of project management experience, leading multi-discipline teams in the delivery of complex and large-scale projects across multiple countries/Regions.
• At least 10 years of experience in projects for public, private and/or industrial clients with consulting engineering/design experience dealing with contracting partners or clients.
• Experience in leading infrastructure and engineering projects including planning, tender phase through design, execution and construction on large scale complex projects with professional fees greater than $10M and total capex of in excess of $100M.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing project management practices and tools/systems within an infrastructure consulting firm.
• Success in developing and initiating major project opportunities within a consulting firm and negotiating commercial terms with successful outcomes.
• Demonstrated leadership and staff management skills to manage and mediate conflicts between team members and with clients.
• Strong experience and knowledge of project delivery contracts and commercial frameworks.
• Proven ability to make and communicate tough decisions in a timely manner.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proven ability to develop, mentor and lead project management professionals and technical staff.

Responsibilities

• Defining and assuring the application of leading practice, tools, methodologies and processes defined under the Major Projects Framework that leads to the ongoing and sustained delivery success for major projects across the Eco-Region.
• Defining, leading and assuring the successful application of relevant commercial and contractual principles on major projects.
• Defining the types and scale of project delivery risks that are prevalent across the region and providing processes, systems and competency that enable project teams to effectively address risks.
• Ensuring the approach to legal and contractual risks on major projects effectively protects GHD interests.
• Maintaining and implementing a Major Project Leaders roster for the region.
• Ensuring the sustained application of the processes, systems and people that make up the capability and competency needed for GHD to respond to client, market and industry needs, while delivering operational and strategic success for the Enterprise.
• Providing leadership, input and support to our Project Management teams through all phases of our larger, more complex projects.
• Establishing a sustainable roster for Major Project Leaders (PM, PD, DM/TL) that provides visibility and insights for regional leaders to make effective decisions on the right Project Directors and Project Managers for specific roles.
• Establishing and sustaining the processes and artifacts that support project mobilization, project controls and commercial management and project execution for major projects of all types undertaken by GHD.
• Providing Major Project Leadership and/or insights to the following regional processes: PD and PM roster management, PD and PM performance assessments by the Business Group Leaders (BGLs), PD and PM community engagement, Tender Review Group (TRG), Independent Project Reviews for major or complex projects.

Benefits

• Hybrid work model combining in-office collaboration and flexibility.
• Opportunity to work with a global team on complex and rewarding projects.
• Support for creativity and innovation in project delivery.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Food Services and Drinking Places
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree