Project Manager - Emergency Management

GHD • St. Paul, MN

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join GHD as a Senior Project Manager in our Emergency Response and Preparedness (ER&P) (GHD FIRST) team. In this role, you will mentor and guide your team, take the lead in environmental emergencies, and collaborate with clients and agencies for effective response and resolution. Your responsibilities will also include business development and client expansion, leveraging your expertise in environmental engineering, geology, or related fields. We are looking for individuals with 5-10+ years of project management experience, a proven track record in emergency response, client relationship management, and business development. This role involves conducting environmental sampling and monitoring, spearheading regional visibility initiatives, and driving success through environmental stewardship and problem-solving. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess exceptional communication skills, and are committed to making a difference, apply today to help shape a sustainable future.

Requirements

• 5-10+/- years of project management experience including the coordination and management of projects consisting of environmental emergencies, environmental investigation, remediation, and monitoring
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science or a related field
• Demonstrated experience responding to environmental emergencies, leading drills and exercises, tactical planning
• Positive attitude, strong interpersonal skills, team player and leader
• Experience in client relationship development/management and business development with strong client relationships
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to conduct effective client presentations and written report preparation
• Ability to present technical information in a concise and professional manner
• Willingness to respond to call outs during non-routine working hours
• Strong problem-solving abilities and skill
• Experienced in emergency preparedness, air monitoring, environmental assessment/sampling, ICS, SCAT, PHMSA
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to multi-task and prioritize to meet project timelines
• Advanced computer skills in a Windows-based platform

Nice To Haves

• Experience with railroad and pipeline related emergencies a plus
• Keen interest for long term career growth and development within the GHD FIRST program.

Responsibilities

• Project management and leadership of various environmental and emergency projects including maintenance of project scope, schedule, budget, reporting, and quality through the coordination of project teams and via direct client/stakeholder communication
• Prepare technical correspondence, project proposals, technical reports, work plans, and project specifications including cost estimates and budgets
• Data compilation, reduction, interpretation, evaluation/comparison to environmental regulatory standards
• Act as the first point of contact for clients for new emergency projects, with ability to delegate tasks and request support as required from GHD FIRST team
• Communicate with GHD subject matter experts to ensure technical accuracy on project deliverables (i.e. risk assessors, industrial hygienists, remediation specialists, etc.)
• Support and maintain equipment for response readiness
• Be available for afterhours response to attend environmental emergencies to perform field tasks throughout the USA
• Willing to travel as needed to meet client requirements
• Lead and mentor a team of ER&P and environmental professionals
• Conduct and train staff for environmental sampling and monitoring for various media and contaminants of concern by following established procedures
• Identify and support business development, client expansion and proposal development activities for the USA business working with our regional business and market leadership
• Identify and register for regional activities that will raise visibility regionally for GHD by way of seminars, conferences, client events, speaking opportunities, sponsorships, and charity-related events (this would include some participation in key seminars/conferences)
• Participate in cross-functional team communication with other GHD service lines

Benefits

• 401K - Employees are eligible to participate on the first day of the month following 3 months of service
• Paid time off – Our PTO benefit is designed to provide eligible employees with a period of rest and relaxation, sick, and personal time throughout the year. PTO starts at 16 days per year and increases with years of service
• Holiday Pay - Holiday pay is provided for eligible employees. GHD observes 9 holidays per year. Holiday pay will be based on the regular set schedule for the employee
• Wellness Benefit- Regular full-term employees are eligible to participate in the wellness reimbursement program. GHD will reimburse 50% of the cost of the following to maximum of $250.00 reimbursement annually for such items as: Health club membership fees, Home exercise equipment purchases, Bicycles, Race, run & marathon entrance fees, Smoking cessation programs, Weight loss programs (i.e.—Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig), Fitbits and Fitness Tracking devices

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior