Senior Project Manager- Engineer/Scientist at GHD in Tucson, Arizona

Job Description:

Job Description



There's no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we're committed to helping you do exactly that!


Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in.

Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it.


Who are we looking for?

GHD has an excellent opportunity for a Senior Project Manager - Engineer/Scientist to support our Western U.S. environmental team, based out of either Tucson or Phoenix, Arizona. The team provides environmental assessment, remediation, and compliance services to both public and private sector clients, across a broad range of industries including aerospace, mining, energy, manufacturing, and rail transportation clients. Our assessment and remediation projects are managed within the framework of Federal Superfund and/or State remediation programs.

The successful candidate will have strong leadership, project management, and advanced technical skills relating to assessment and remediation of soil and groundwater. We are seeking self-motivated and active networkers who value building credible relationships with clients and the community.


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


Our vision is to ensure energy, water and urbanisation 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.


Learn about leadership opportunities with GHD.



Working with an energetic and high performing team, responsibilities for this position will include, but are not limited to::

• Managing projects, including budgets, project teams and timelines
• Providing leadership to the project/office team and in project delivery
• Directing and overseeing Superfund environmental investigation and remediation projects
• Preparing and/or overseeing the preparation of technical environmental reports
• Establishing, growing, and maintaining client relationships
• Supporting, supervising, and mentoring junior team members in a learning and collaborative environment
• Working within multi-disciplinary project teams, providing environmental expertise to other GHD teams
• Opportunity to work on local, national, and global projects, which may entail supporting other GHD office locations
• Identifying and supporting business development, client expansion, and proposal development activities for GHD's environmental practice including:
  • Preparing and/or overseeing the preparation of proposals
  • Winning new projects with new and existing clients
  • Coordinating meetings and leading presentations to new prospective clients
  • Supporting GHD's business development team and client relationship programs
  
  
• Maintaining membership and participation in Arizona and/or national environmental industry groups and associations to support networking with clients and recruiting of additional talent.

What you will bring to the team:

• Strong leadership skills
• Working knowledge of methods and procedures for site characterization, hydrogeologic analysis, and remediation of contaminants in soil, soil vapor, indoor air, and groundwater
• Experience in the technical delivery of environmental investigation and remediation projects
• Experience communicating with clients and regulators
• Experience developing conceptual site models and preparing remediation strategies
• Experience developing and preparing reports for submittal to clients and regulatory agencies
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with clients and the project team
• Experience preparing graphics and reports that present complex technical content in a clear and concise format
• Understanding of federal, state, and local environmental regulations
• Self-starter, flexible team player, willing/able to work on a wide variety of tasks
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• A commitment to client service
• Problem solving abilities and proficiency
• Willingness to travel, including overnight trips to meet with clients, or visit project sites
• Environmental compliance and permitting experience a plus.

Qualifications:

• B.S. degree in geology/hydrogeology, environmental science, civil, environmental, or chemical engineering, or related field relevant to environmental site assessment and remediation
• 10+ years of experience
• Arizona registered geologist or engineer, or ability to attain within six months

EEO Statement US: 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.

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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. Apply Now