Senior Project Manager (Water / Wastewater)

GHD • Charlotte, NC

93d • Hybrid

About The Position

The importance of water to the health of our world can't be overstated. As the frequency and intensity of floods, droughts and storms increases, the water industry must continue to build resiliency and lead from the front. Together with our clients, we are thinking and doing things differently to help pre-empt and prepare for what's next. Be a part of this dynamic and committed team of diverse water specialists and drive change for your community. You'll be able to apply our powerful global network of skills and decades of experience to create positive water outcomes that respect nature and nurture communities. In response to steady growth within our Water/Wastewater business, our Water group in Charlotte, NC is looking to bring onboard a motivated Senior Project Manager to help with the continued development and growth of GHD's Water Business. You will also provide technical leadership and delivery of major water and wastewater infrastructure projects for our clients throughout the Carolinas and the Southeast Region.

Requirements

• Bachelors and/or Masters degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license (in South Carolina a plus)
• Minimum 15 years of experience (more than 20 years a plus) in planning, design and construction of water and wastewater infrastructure and/or treatment facilities
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with proven ability to develop, mentor and lead professional technical staff
• Strong business development, proposal preparation, and marketing skills
• Flexible and able to meet challenging deadlines
• A standout colleague with a strong client focus

Responsibilities

• Needs Assessment: Uncover emerging issues or needs, identifying potential causes, barriers, and key stakeholders, as well as related issues.
• Improvement/Innovation: Identify shortcomings in existing business practices, then suggest and implement improvements while developing and delivering projects or a work stream within the organization's change management program.
• Culture of Innovation: Drive a culture of innovation by creating multistakeholder solutions that boost creativity, innovation, and collaboration across business units.
• Engineering Solutions Design: Design engineering solutions and the associated validation process to enable the realization of a design brief.
• Engineering Standards Specification: Analyze information, draft engineering standards and specifications, and evaluate the effectiveness of those standards.
• Knowledge Management: Develop policies and processes, create best practices, set up case studies, and deliver internal knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Technical Developments Recommendation: Discuss and recommend more complex or innovative technical developments.
• Professional Supervision: Lead and oversee the provision of professional supervision to ensure effective professional development.
• Feasibility Studies: Conduct complex feasibility studies from a technological and organizational perspective.
• Product and Solution Development: Analyze and evaluate the feasibility and relevance of proposed complex products and services.
• Project Management: Manage a portfolio of projects while reporting to senior colleagues.
• Client & Customer Management (External): Manage important client relationships with guidance from senior colleagues.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees