Project Manager - Emergency Management

GHD Group Pty Ltd • New Brighton, MN

14h • $90,375 - $150,625 • Hybrid

About The Position

Join GHD's global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners, and environmental specialists as a Senior Project Manager in Emergency Management. This role involves mentoring a team, leading environmental emergency responses, collaborating with clients and agencies, and contributing to business development. The position requires expertise in environmental engineering, geology, or related fields, with a strong background in project management, emergency response, client relationship management, and business development. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess exceptional communication skills, and be committed to environmental stewardship and problem-solving. This opportunity is part of the Emergency Response and Preparedness (ER&P) (GHD FIRST) team and can be based out of most GHD offices within the US.

Requirements

• 5-10+/- years of project management experience including the coordination and management of projects consisting of environmental emergencies, environmental investigation, remediation, and monitoring
• Keen interest for long term career growth and development within the GHD FIRST program.
• 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
• Experience with railroad and pipeline related emergencies a plus
• 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

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. Must be 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