Engineering Project Manager - Industrial Water

Job Description

The importance of water to the health of our world can’t be overstated. Water is essential for all living organisms to survive and thrive. The water industry must continue to build resiliency and lead from the front to preserve this most essential resource. Together with our clients, we are thinking and doing things differently to help pre‑empt and prepare for what's next in the water industry.

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.

The Industrial Water Project Manager is responsible for the project management and execution of the Industrial Water projects in the Central Region but also supports Industrial Water projects in the Americas. Project Management will be executed in close coordination with the IW Market Leader, Relationship Managers, Regional Management and through strategic execution leveraging GHD’s talented resources. The Industrial Water Project Manager will ensure that GHD executes technically challenging projects on schedule and in budget.

• Assist in the development of water management and usage plans
• Plan, design, and execute industrial water projects for various industrial clients.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and quality assurance.
• Coordinate with clients, regulatory agencies, contractors, and internal teams.
• Prepare and review technical reports, proposals, and engineering documents.
• Conduct work to appropriate professional standards and to the firm’s QA/QC requirements. Participate in QA/QC programs for other projects as requested by managers.
• Perform schedule reviews on projects and maintain/develop schedules for design and construction of assigned projects.
• Mentor junior engineers and project staff.
• Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Prepare proposal efforts for new business.
• Support business development efforts, including proposal writing and client presentations.

• Bachelor's Degree; a Master's Degree is an asset.
• EIT or P.E. designation is preferred but not required.

• Experience enabling the candidate to provide management for technical projects.
• Experience of managing and directing resources to execute projects and achieve specific end results within limited time frames.
• Must have 5+ years of experience of applied knowledge in Industrial Water management. Experience in the Midwest and Northeast, including clients, is preferred.
• Experience managing engineering and design of IW related projects.
• Experience in preparing project scopes, schedules, and budgets for projects in collaboration with technical subject matter experts.
• Experience in managing and supporting front‑end process evaluations and developing IW solutions for clients. This will include treatment alternative evaluations in a FEL process, PFD, P& GA development, and CAPEX and OPEX estimating. Familiarity with and experience in alternative delivery including progressive design‑build is preferred.
• Must have demonstrated experience as a technical writer and communicates well.
• Must be able to work on multiple assignments simultaneously; have strong organizational, problem‑solving, communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Must be able to manage projects with multiple private sector clients.
• Must have a track record working on and as a Project Coordinator or Project Manager.

• 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…