Project Manager; Water​/Wastewater

Project Manager (Water/Wastewater)

Join to apply for the Project Manager (Water/Wastewater) role at GHD

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.

In response to continued growth within our Water business, our team in Florida is seeking an experienced Project Manager to help drive the development and expansion of our Water Business across the region. In this role, you’ll provide technical leadership and oversee the delivery of major water and wastewater treatment and linear infrastructure & conveyance projects for our valued clients. You’ll lead project teams, manage budgets and schedules, and serve as the primary client contact—ensuring excellence in every phase of project execution.

Beyond project delivery, you’ll play a key role in business development, marketing strategies, and client engagement, with opportunities to shape win strategies and pricing for new work. This position also offers the chance to mentor team members, recruit top talent, and collaborate with leaders across the Southeast Region. If you’re passionate about innovative water solutions, thrive in a leadership role, and want to make an impact on critical infrastructure projects, we’d love to have you on our team!

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.

• Engineering Solutions Design:
  Design engineering solutions and the associated validation process to enable the realization of a design brief that conforms to organizational and/or regulatory standards.
• Engineering Standards Specification:
  Contribute to the analysis of information, draft engineering standards and specifications, and evaluate their effectiveness to inform engineering work.
• Project Management:
  Deliver small‑ or medium‑scale projects while working within an established program management plan.
• Process Design Engineering:
  Analyze information and specify the methods and process steps required to design and continuously improve manufacturing or materials processes and process systems.
• Contract Management:
  Deliver required outcomes by managing day‑to‑day relationships with contract service providers while working within an established contract management plan.
• Product and Solution Development:
  Define and deliver products and services that meet customer needs by selecting the best possible approaches available within established systems.
• Knowledge Management System:
  Work within established knowledge management systems to deliver preset outcomes for an area of responsibility.
• Personal Capability Building:
  Develop own capabilities through assessment and development planning activities and formal/informal training and coaching.
• Engineering Inspections:
  Carry out inspections to evaluate the quality of engineering works and or the integrity of existing installations or structures, and specify remedial works needed to ensure conformance with specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Improvement/Innovation:
  Identify shortcomings in existing processes, systems, and procedures, and use established change management programs to address them.
• Client & Customer Management (External):
  Manage relationships with small clients while also helping senior colleagues manage relationships with larger key clients and customers.

• Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Florida preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in planning, design and construction of water and wastewater infrastructure and/or treatment facilities (at least 5 years serving clients throughout Florida is a plus).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with proven ability to develop, mentor and lead professional technical staff.
• Business development, proposal preparation, and marketing skills…