Project Manager (Maritime & Coastal)

GHD Group Pty Ltd • Burlington, MA

7d • $96,000 - $188,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Our US East Transportation (Maritime & Coastal) Group is growing! We are looking for a Maritime & Coastal Project Manager to help us win work and deliver projects in the Boston area in collaboration with the larger Maritime & Coastal team nationally. In this role, you’ll build strong professional networks, engage confidently with clients, regulators, and the public, and deliver high‑quality technical work that drives projects forward. You’ll lead coastal environmental efforts ranging from wetland restoration and living shorelines to sea level rise adaptation, sediment management, and regional planning. You’ll guide a coastal team through a diverse portfolio of private and governmental projects, expand markets through strategic client and partner relationships, and leverage Salesforce to support business development. This position is ideal for someone who brings broad industry insight, thrives in multidisciplinary collaboration, and solves complex coastal challenges with fresh perspective. By integrating applied coastal science with engineering, design, planning, and other complementary fields, you’ll help deliver innovative solutions and meaningful impact for the communities we serve.

Requirements

• Bachelor's and/or Master’s degree in Coastal Engineering, Coastal Resiliency, Coastal Processes, Oceanography or related field
• 10-15 years of maritime and coastal experience including that in a consulting environment
• Project management experience
• Ability to effectively communicate with clients, project teams and the public
• Able and willing to travel as needed

Nice To Haves

• Business development experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage important client relationships with guidance from senior colleagues, or oversee relationship management with a group of more transactional clients and customers.
• Analyze specific problems and issues to find the best solutions. Solutions could be technical or professional in nature.
• Prepare and coordinate the completion of various data and analytics reports.
• 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.
• Deliver small- or medium-scale projects while working within an established program management plan.
• Participate in and contribute to a community of practice in a defined area of expertise or consulting to build own capability and develop innovative practice among colleagues.
• Monitor and review performance against health, safety, and environment (HSE) key performance indicators (KPIs) and patterns of behavior within the area of responsibility. Take action to improve performance and to resolve noncompliance with the organization's HSE policies, procedures, and mandatory instructions.
• 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.
• Document "as is" and "to be" processes and describe the changes required to migrate to the "to be" capability to record accurately the change required.

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: Mid Level