Project Manager (Industrial Engineering & Energy)

GHD • Buffalo, NY

90d • $80,300 - $134,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

At GHD, we don't just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day. That's why we pledge to support and empower all of our people to make a positive impact when working hand in hand with our business to drive change. We'll help you accelerate your career and empower you with the right technology and training as you bring ideas and projects to life. Together with your colleagues, clients and partners, you'll make an impact that is felt by all. See where your commitment could take you. Who are we looking for? We're seeking a Project Manager to join our Energy & Resources Delivery team, where you'll lead multi-discipline engineering and design teams in delivering complex, high-profile projects, including industrial engineering and energy capital improvement projects. In this role, you'll drive execution aligned with Earned Value principles, oversee design computations and cost estimates, and guide the development of reports, specifications, plans, and construction schedules. You'll establish measurable Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) tasks, monitor financial performance, and implement effective change management strategies. Working closely with project delivery teams, you'll ensure initiatives stay on track and adapt as needed to achieve successful outcomes. You'll manage budgets and schedules, foster strong relationships with clients and consultants, and lead stakeholder engagement to support seamless delivery. Responsibilities may also include coordinating regulatory and permitting efforts to ensure compliance across local, state, and federal requirements. You'll oversee design integration and constructability reviews, manage procurement strategies and vendor performance, and uphold rigorous QA/QC standards throughout the project lifecycle. Additionally, you'll support business development through proposal leadership, client presentations, and identifying future opportunities that align with our strategic growth. If you're passionate about driving excellence in project management and making a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you!

Requirements

• Bachelor's in Engineering Science or Project Management.
• Minimum of 6 years of project management experience within a consulting engineering firm.
• Industrial Process, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering background a plus.
• Proficiency with digital delivery tools, such as BST, BIM and MS Project.
• Alternative project delivery (design-build, progressive design build, EPCM, etc.) a plus.
• Federal project experience a plus.
• Able and willing to travel (10-20%) for meeting clients and project delivery teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-discipline engineering and design teams in delivering complex, high-profile projects.
• Drive execution aligned with Earned Value principles.
• Oversee design computations and cost estimates.
• Guide the development of reports, specifications, plans, and construction schedules.
• Establish measurable Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) tasks.
• Monitor financial performance and implement effective change management strategies.
• Manage budgets and schedules.
• Foster strong relationships with clients and consultants.
• Lead stakeholder engagement to support seamless delivery.
• Coordinate regulatory and permitting efforts to ensure compliance.
• Oversee design integration and constructability reviews.
• Manage procurement strategies and vendor performance.
• Uphold rigorous QA/QC standards throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support business development through proposal leadership and client presentations.
• Identify future opportunities that align with strategic growth.
• Prepare moderately complex documents using a variety of applications.
• Plan and deliver stakeholder engagement activities.
• Develop own capabilities through training and coaching.
• Contribute to reviewing existing operations and generate new ideas for continuous improvements.
• Conduct assurance reviews within the project.
• Manage the delivery of research, workshops, and other activities to support project deliverables.
• Produce workstream or project plans.
• Draft project review reports and presentations.
• Manage the deployment of project resources and proactively manage project costs.
• Identify and evaluate risks, issues, dependencies, and constraints associated with the project.
• Draft elements of product documentation and user training for handover.
• Lead a small project team and coordinate team actions on project tasks.
• Coordinate the identification and elicitation of requirements.

Benefits

• Hybrid work model combining in-office collaboration and flexibility.
• Opportunity for personal capability building through training and coaching.
• Participation in assessment and development planning activities.
• Access to ongoing education and industry best practices.

What This Job Offers

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