Project Manager/Team Lead- Water Treatment at GHD in San Francisco, California

Job Description:

Job Description



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.

Together with our clients, we are thinking and doing things differently to help pre-empt and prepare for what's next. Be a part of this dynamic and committed team of diverse water specialists and inspire 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.


Who are we looking for?


GHD is seeking a Project Manager & Team Lead - Water Treatment to join our team based in one of our Bay Area, CA offices to support work across California. We are seeking someone with experience in the evaluation, planning, and/or design of potable water treatment infrastructure projects, including; proposal, scope and fee development, alternatives analysis; preliminary and process design; treatment facilities design; and engineering services during construction. We are working on some of the most cutting-edge programs in the U.S., including exciting IPR (Indirect Potable Resue), desalination and advanced oxidation projects.


As a Project Manager and Team Lead, you will provide design guidelines, technical oversight, project engineering and management services, client management and business development relating to Potable Water projects. Further, you will have the opportunity to lead a team in sophisticated and innovative projects, support in the training and mentorship of engineers and other technicians and become part of our regional leadership team.



Learn 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.



Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Lead and Coordinate project teams in the development of reports, planning studies, specifications, detailed design drawings, and other technical deliverables for treatment and infrastructure-related projects
• Lead Potable water treatment planning and detailed design of conventional and advanced technologies such as Filtration, Desalination, UVAOP process modeling, process design, equipment design and integration,
• Distribute and oversee the work of subordinate technical staff and engineers
• Prepare and make presentations to clients and for professional organization meetings
• Communicate effectively and coordinate with clients on projects during planning, design, and construction
• Lead and support proposals, and scope and fee development; assist with business development pursuits
• Develop and maintain client relationships
• Collaborate with clients, suppliers, and regulators to help create successful projects
• Provide mentorship and development support to junior level staff
• Manage GHD's client contact plan for key project positioning efforts
• Manage project capture plans, and coordinate proposal preparation activities
• Participation at client functions, social events and conferences in networking with existing and emerging client contacts
• Assist in critical Water business development initiatives



The Ideal Candidate will have the following skills:

• Planning and design experience in Potable water treatment facilities, including design experience with preliminary treatment processes such as screening and filtration, secondary treatment processes such as membrane filtration, chemical dosing and post treatment disinfection
• Solid technical knowledge and skills across the water industry, particularly a strong background in potable water treatment processes, Indirect potable water reuse, desalination and/or advanced oxidation processes
• Hands-on experience with Water treatment process analysis and troubleshooting, process design, process planning, and process analysis
• Detailed understanding of potable water treatment physical-chemical and biological process mechanisms.
• Strong project management and design management skills specific to treatment facility improvements
• Experience with treatment facility construction and commissioning of facility upgrades and new facilities
• Familiar with potable water treatment regulations and restrictions
• Experience managing clients and supporting business development
• Ability to excel in a multidisciplinary team environment as well as independently
• Effective written and verbal communication skills



Qualifications

• 10-12+ years of experience in the Potable water treatment design
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering from an ABET accredited university
• Master's Degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering is preferred
• Valid California Professional Engineering license required, or a Professional Engineering license in another state with the ability to obtain a California license within one year preferred


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.


Salary Range: $132,000-$198,000k based on experience



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.

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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.

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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.