Project Manager (Water/Wastewater Treatment)

GHD•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

A seasoned engineering professional with demonstrated technical expertise aligned to professional accreditation standards. Independently leads the design, planning, management and delivery of engineering projects, ensuring technical accuracy and compliance. Delivers high-quality, client-focused technical solutions across civil projects such as roads, railroads, airports, bridges, dams, water and sewage systems, irrigation systems and power plants. Contributes to feasibility studies, risk analysis, and pricing, ensuring compliance and technical accuracy. Supports the technical development of the team, builds commercial awareness, strengthens client relationships through consistent delivery and leadership, and contributes to winning work through client engagement and involvement in bids and tenders.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Level Experience
Substantial general work experience together with comprehensive job related experience in own area of expertise to fully competent level. (Over 6 years to 10 years)
Experience of general supervision of more junior colleagues (7 to 12 months)
Collaborates – Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
Communicates Effectively – Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
Customer Focus – Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions.
Decision Quality – Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
Ensures Accountability – Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments.
Manages Complexity – Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
Optimizes Work Processes – Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
Plans and Aligns – Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
Resourcefulness – Secures and deploys resources effectively and efficiently.
Analyze Current State/AS-IS State
Commercial Acumen
Customer-Focused Approach
Data Collection and Analysis - Engineering
Data Management Techniques - Engineering
Define Future State/TO-BE State
Document and Model User Requirements
Engineering Build
Engineering Design
Engineering Development
Engineering Implementation
Engineering Specification
Engineering Standards and Compliance
Engineering Technical Operations Support
Engineering Technical Practices
Engineering Technology
Engineering Testing
Health and Safety
Negotiation
Project Cost and Budget Management
Project Schedule Management
Risk Management Techniques
Systems and Tools - Engineering
Validate Requirements

Responsibilities

Manage relationships with small clients while also helping senior colleagues manage relationships with larger key clients and customers.
Participate actively in a community of practice in a defined area of expertise or consulting to build own expertise.
Deliver required outcomes by managing day-to-day relationships with contract service providers while working within an established contract management plan.
Carry out inspections to evaluate the quality of engineering works and/or the integrity of existing installations or structures, and specify the remedial works needed to ensure conformance with specifications and regulatory requirements.
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.
Identify shortcomings in existing processes, systems, and procedures, and use established change management programs to address them.
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 products and services that meet customer needs by selecting the best possible approaches available within established systems.
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.