Project Manager (Water/Wastewater Treatment)

GHD • Columbia, RI

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

We’re looking to expand our Water & Wastewater team with a dynamic Project Manager who’s 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’ll provide technical leadership and oversee the delivery of major water and wastewater treatment and infrastructure projects for our valued clients. You’ll 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’ll 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! Our Hybrid Work Model: Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in the office three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment. Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior