Senior Project Manager (Water/Wastewater)

GHD Group Pty Ltd • Middle River, MD

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About The Position

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 continued growth within our Water/Wastewater business, our
Maryland-based Water group is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to
provide technical leadership and drive the successful delivery of major water
and wastewater treatment and infrastructure projects throughout the Maryland /
DC / Virginia region and across the East Coast. In this role, you will serve as
a key liaison between owners, designers, and contractors, ensuring projects are
delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality. You
will work closely with clients and consultant partners to define project needs,
oversee the preparation and modification of technical deliverables—including
reports, specifications, plans, cost estimates, calculations, and construction
schedules—and provide critical input on constructability, bidability, and
overall project execution strategies.
The Senior Project Manager will play a vital leadership role throughout the full
project lifecycle, from design through construction, startup, and closeout.
Responsibilities include preparing and managing project budgets and schedules,
overseeing on-site construction observation staff, monitoring contractor
compliance with design requirements, managing project documentation and
correspondence, and proactively addressing construction issues that impact
scope, cost, or schedule. You will negotiate change orders on behalf of the
owner, support equipment and process startup and optimization, and foster strong
collaboration across project teams through mentoring and training. In addition
to project delivery, this role will contribute to the continued growth of our
Maryland / DC / Virginia region linear water and wastewater practice by
supporting proposal development, sales and marketing efforts, and building
long-term client relationships that help expand our presence and impact in the
region.
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
• Registered Professional Engineer License in Maryland, Virginia, and/or DC
• 20+ years of experience in planning, design, and construction of linear water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills including technical report writing.

Nice To Haves

• Previous consulting experience is strongly desired
• Construction management experience is strongly desired
• Experience with various document management systems, including Primavera, ProCore, E-builder, and others a plus

Responsibilities

• Engineering Solutions Design: 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 conforms to organizational and/or regulatory standards.
• Engineering Standards Specification: Analyze information, draft engineering standards and specifications, and evaluate the effectiveness of those standards within own engineering discipline to ensure work of the required quality is delivered and to inform engineering work in the organization and/or of its suppliers, contractors, and consultants.
• Technical Developments Recommendation: Discuss and recommend more complex or innovative technical developments to improve the quality of projects and supporting infrastructure to better meet client's needs.
• Professional Supervision: Lead and oversee the provision of professional supervision to ensure that there is effective professional supervision that supports practitioners' professional development and embeds reflective practice.
• Project Management: Manage a portfolio of projects.
• Client & Customer Management (External): Manage important client relationships with guidance from senior colleagues, or oversee relationship management with a group of more transactional clients and customers.

Benefits

• 401K - Employees are eligible to participate on the first day of the month following 3 months of service
• Paid time off – Our PTO benefit is designed to provide eligible employees with a period of rest and relaxation, sick, and personal time throughout the year. PTO starts at 16 days per year and increases with years of service
• Holiday Pay - Holiday pay is provided for eligible employees. GHD observes 9 holidays per year. Holiday pay will be based on the regular set schedule for the employee
• Wellness Benefit- Regular full-term employees are eligible to participate in the wellness reimbursement program. GHD will reimburse 50% of the cost of the following to maximum of $250.00 reimbursement annually for such items as: Health club membership fees, home exercise equipment purchases, Bicycles, Race, run & marathon entrance fees, Smoking cessation programs, Weight loss programs (i.e.—Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig), Fitbits and Fitness Tracking devices

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees