Senior Advisor – Emergency Preparedness & Response

GHD Group Pty Ltd • Chantilly, VA

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About The Position

GHD is seeking a Senior Advisor to help grow and develop its Emergency Response and Preparedness (ER&P) business within the GHD Fast Incident Response Services Team (GHD FIRST). The role focuses on emergency response planning, tactical plans, drill development and facilitation, project leadership, client relationship management, and business development. The position may also involve mentoring and training GHD and third-party staff in emergency response areas. The opportunity can be based out of most GHD offices within the US.

GHD FIRST delivers turnkey, 24/7/365 incident response and management services throughout North America. Its services include emergency preparedness, planning and drills; environmental and remediation services; incident management and the Incident Command System; air monitoring and industrial hygiene; waste management; toxicology and risk assessment; GIS and database services; shoreline cleanup assessment; digital technology and UAV services; construction management; crisis communication and community engagement; and litigation support.

Requirements

• 5–10+/- years of project management experience coordinating and managing projects involving environmental emergencies, environmental investigation, remediation, and monitoring.
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience responding to environmental emergencies, leading drills and exercises, and tactical planning.
• Experience in client relationship development or management and business development, with strong client relationships.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to conduct effective client presentations and prepare written reports.
• Ability to present technical information concisely and professionally.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multitask and prioritize to meet project timelines.
• Advanced computer skills in a Windows-based platform.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with railroad- and pipeline-related emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Develop business and expand client relationships, drawing on expertise in environmental engineering, geology, or related fields.
• Manage and lead environmental and emergency response drill projects, including coordinating teams and maintaining project scope, schedule, budget, reporting, and quality.
• Serve as the initial client contact for new emergency projects, delegating tasks and requesting support from the GHD FIRST team as needed.
• Serve as a GHD subject matter expert or work with other subject matter experts to ensure technical accuracy of project deliverables.
• Mentor ER&P and environmental professionals as needed.
• Identify and support business development, client expansion, and proposal development for the USA business in collaboration with regional business and market leadership.
• Identify and register for regional visibility activities, including seminars, conferences, client events, speaking opportunities, sponsorships, and charity-related events, and participate in key seminars and conferences.
• Participate in cross-functional communication with other GHD service lines.

What This Job Offers

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