Project Manager (Linear Infrastructure - Water)

GHD Group Pty Ltd•Columbia, SC

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The importance of water to the health of our world can’t be overstated. As the frequency and intensity of floods, droughts and storms increases, the water industry must continue to build resiliency and lead from the front. Together with our clients, we are thinking and doing things differently to help pre-empt and prepare for what's next. Be a part of this dynamic and committed team of diverse water specialists and drive change for your community. You’ll be able to apply our powerful global network of skills and decades of experience to create positive water outcomes that respect nature and nurture communities. GHD’s US East Water business is growing, and we’re looking for a Project Manager to help shape the future of water infrastructure across South Carolina and surrounding states. Based in Columbia, SC, this role offers the opportunity to lead multi-discipline teams through the planning, design, permitting, and construction of critical water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects that support safe, reliable, and resilient communities. As a trusted client partner and technical leader, you’ll play a key role in strengthening relationships with municipal clients, driving strategic pursuits, and delivering innovative solutions. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced water/wastewater professional who thrives on leading teams, developing business, mentoring talent, and making a meaningful impact through essential infrastructure. The ideal candidate will bring a strong client strategy mindset with the ability to identify and cultivate new opportunities, deepen relationships with key municipal clients, and partner with regional leadership to shape capture plans, proposal strategies, pricing, scoping, and win themes that support continued growth across the Water business.

Requirements

Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
Professional Engineer (PE) license in South Carolina
At least 8 years of municipal water and wastewater infrastructure experience
Water and wastewater planning, design, permitting, and construction experience (water distribution systems, booster pump stations, wastewater collection systems, pump stations and force mains)
Strong business development, proposal preparation, and marketing skills
Flexible and able to meet challenging deadlines
A self-starter with sound judgment and decisiveness
Excellent written and oral communication skills with proven ability to develop, mentor and lead professional technical staff

Nice To Haves

Stormwater system design and permitting a plus

Responsibilities

Manage relationships with small clients while also helping senior colleagues manage relationships with larger key clients and customers.
Design engineering solutions and the associated validation process to enable the realization of a design brief (for example, in terms of functionality, performance, aesthetics, and cost) that conform to organizational and/or regulatory standards.
Contribute to the analysis of information, the drafting of engineering standards and specifications, and the evaluation of the effectiveness of those standards within own engineering discipline to inform engineering work in the organization and/or of its suppliers, contractors, and consultants.
Follow the organization's health, safety, and environment (HSE) policies, procedures, and mandatory instructions to identify and mitigate environmental risks and risks to the well-being of self and others in the workplace. Identify patterns of risky behavior within the team and take appropriate action to resolve them, escalating serious issues as appropriate.
Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an in-depth understanding of technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
Define and deliver services that meet customer needs by selecting the best possible approaches available within established systems.
Deliver projects while working within an established program management plan.
Gather information and resources, draft and complete proposals, and fulfill all process requirements (in terms of deadlines, documentation, etc.) in response to bid solicitations, request for proposal, and request for tender to create the best chance of being awarded the contract.