Executive Advisor - Water Asset Management; Southern California)

Job Description

To solve complex challenges, you need to challenge the status-quo. At GHD Advisory we are invested in creating sustainable commercial outcomes with clients driving change in water, energy and urbanization.

GHD Business Advisory is advancing its Water Asset Management and Infrastructure Finance capabilities across Southern California. With active on-call contracts and growing opportunities across Los Angeles, Orange County, and the Inland Empire, we are seeking a Senior Project Manager – Asset Management with strong expertise in utility asset management, capital planning, strategic AM planning, CMMS implementation, and advisory services for public water, wastewater, and stormwater clients.

This role will focus on leading and expanding GHD's asset management advisory practice in Southern California, serving as a trusted advisor to municipal water and wastewater utilities. Responsibilities include developing strategic asset management plans, conducting risk-based capital planning, implementing CMMS solutions, performing condition assessment programs, and building long-term client relationships with agencies across the region.

You will operate as a seller‑doer within GHD's North American Asset Management Advisory team, based in Southern California, with close collaboration with colleagues in Water, Environment, and Transportation to develop value-driven solutions for utility and infrastructure clients across the region.

Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in the office three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.

• Consulting Project/Program Design
• Consulting Project Delivery
• Consulting Project Content Development
• Community of Practice Management
• Client Issue Diagnosis
• Client Issue Clarification
• Workshop Facilitation
• Data Collection and Analysis
• Personal Capability Building
• Project Management
• Business Advice
• Client & Customer Management (External)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (required)
• Master's Degree in Civil/Environmental/ Mechanical Engineering or related discipline (preferred)
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) registration in California (required)

As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer and provides 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.

Salary Range: $112,000- $187,000 based on location and experience