Senior Project Manager (Water/Wastewater)
GHD

Job Description

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.

Who are we looking for?

GHD's Northeast Water and Wastewater group is looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our team in Pittsburgh, PA! In this role, you will assist with the preparation of investigations, designs and project development for water and wastewater treatment, distribution and collection systems throughout the region. Additionally, you will help to grow our Water business in Pennsylvania and around the region and help to provide leadership to our team of Water professionals.

In the problem solving business, it helps to be restlessly curious to deliver community change.

Our vision is to ensure energy, water and urbanization are made sustainable for generations to come. You can lead the way into a new future for our industry, inspiring the next generation of driven and committed people in the process.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Project Leadership: Direct the technical and production work of project teams, administering contractual aspects of the project, and acting as primary contact for client in the following types of projects:
  • Multi-disciplinary treatment facility designs alternatives analyses and economic evaluations
  • Collection and distribution projects to include linear and pumping systems
  • Treatability studies including bench testing and pilot plant evaluations
  • Financial and Operational review
  • Development and skills and competencies for Project Director role within first 12 months
• Team leadership and engagement: As our client services grow, our team will continue to grow as well. We expect you will grow into a role of leadership of our team in Pennsylvania.
  • Manage a group of water professionals, attending to utilization, performance and engagement
  • Collaborate with Business Group leadership and other senior members of the business to drive positive outcomes for our employees
  • Develop and mentor our young professionals and graduates
  • Demonstrate support and compliance with the requirements of the GHD HSE Management system and management participation matrix

What you will bring to the team:

• Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Civil, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering or closely related field
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in PA or ability to acquire it
• 10+ years of relevant water engineering experience
• Knowledge of water regulations including wastewater treatment and conveyance, surface water treatment, lead and copper and disinfection byproduct rules
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work both within a team and independently
• Willing and able to travel to project sites and client meetings as needed

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As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or veteran status.

About Us

Take on some of the world's toughest challenges - with GHD supporting you every step of the way.
We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact.

See where your commitment could take you with GHD.

Our Pledge to You
At GHD, we don't just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.

That's why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.

See where your commitment could take you.
That's the #PowerOfCommitment

Who we are
GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.
The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It's what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity's most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.

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