Project Manager - Remediation​/Emergency Response

Overview

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 all of 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.

As a Project Manager at GHD, you will not only mentor and guide the team but also take the reins in environmental emergencies, collaborating closely with clients and agencies to ensure effective response and resolution. Your role will extend beyond project management to include business development and client expansion activities, where your expertise in environmental engineering, geology, or related fields will shine.

With 5+ years of project management experience under your belt, including a proven track record in emergency response, client relationship management, and business development, you ll bring a wealth of knowledge to the table.

From conducting environmental sampling and monitoring to spearheading regional visibility initiatives, your passion for environmental stewardship and problem-solving will drive our success. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess exceptional communication skills, and are committed to making a difference, join us in shaping a sustainable future. Apply today and Join our Emergency Management (GHD FIRST) team.

This opportunity can be based out of the Chicago office.

GHD Fast Incident Response Services Team (GHD FIRST) delivers turnkey, 24/7/365 incident response and management services throughout North America. The GHD FIRST team provides the following core services:

• Emergency Preparedness, Planning, and Drills
• Environmental/ Remediation Services
• Incident Management / Incident Command System (ICS)
• Air Monitoring/ Industrial Hygiene
• Waste Management
• Toxicology/ Risk Assessment
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)/ Database
• Shoreline Clean-up Assessment Technique (SCAT)
• Digital Technology/ Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Services
• Construction/ Construction Management Services
• Crisis Communication and Community Engagement
• Litigation Support

GHD has more than 100 offices across North America with over 500 staff trained in emergency response and emergency management procedures. Listed below is a management role currently open to grow and further develop the GHD FIRST business sector within GHD.

• Accountable for one or more medium-sized projects of low to moderate complexity with a small- to medium-sized team. Focus on the creation of the project vision and planning documents and manage the implementation, reporting, and performance of the overall project with the expectation of delivering on time, within budget, and to scope.
• Document Preparation:
  Prepare moderately complex documents using a variety of applications for technology devices, such as standard office software. Also responsible for gathering and summarizing data for reports.
• Stakeholder Management:
  Plan and deliver stakeholder engagement activities to develop effective working relationships for projects and to ensure that stakeholder needs and concerns are identified and met.
• Personal Capability Building:
  Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Contribute to reviewing existing operations in own area of work, and generate new ideas to assist in identifying continuous improvements.
• Work Scheduling and Allocation:
  Assign short-term work schedules to a team of subordinates in order to achieve expectations while following established timelines.
• Project Assurance:
  Conduct assurance reviews within the project, facilitate the delivery of assurance reviews by…