Project Manager (Water/Wastewater Treatment)

GHD Group Pty Ltd•Columbia, SC

9h•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a dynamic Project Manager to join our Water & Wastewater team, passionate about shaping the future of water. This position can be based out of our offices in Columbia, Hilton Head or Savannah. In this role, you will provide technical leadership and oversee the delivery of major water and wastewater treatment and infrastructure projects for our valued clients. You will lead project teams, manage budgets and schedules, and serve as the primary client contact—ensuring excellence in every phase of project execution. Beyond project delivery, you will play a key role in business development, marketing strategies, and client engagement, with opportunities to shape win strategies and pricing for new work. This position also offers the chance to mentor team members, recruit top talent, and collaborate with leaders across the Southeast Region. If you’re passionate about innovative water solutions, thrive in a leadership role, and want to make an impact on critical infrastructure projects, we’d love to have you on our team!

Requirements

Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
Minimum 10 years of experience in the planning, design and construction of water and wastewater infrastructure or treatment facilities
Strong understanding of consulting engineering business and municipal agencies
Excellent written and oral communication skills with proven ability to develop, mentor and lead professional technical staff
The ability to prioritize, track budgets, manage project schedules and anticipate associated upcoming tasks
Willing and able to travel to project sites and client meetings as needed (primarily day trips)

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
Business development, proposal preparation, and marketing skills a plus

Responsibilities

Manage relationships with small clients while also helping senior colleagues manage relationships with larger key clients and customers.
Deliver required outcomes by managing day-to-day relationships with contract service providers while working within an established contract management plan.
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.
Deliver small- or medium-scale 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.