Senior Project Manager Water/ Wastewater at GHD in Columbia, South Carolina

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 drive 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?


In response to steady growth within our Water/Wastewater business, our team group in Columbia, SC is looking to bring onboard a motivated Senior Project Manager to help with the continued development and growth of GHD's Water Business in the South Carolina Area. You will also provide technical leadership and delivery of major water/wastewater treatment and infrastructure projects for our clients throughout Carolinas.


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


Our vision is to ensure energy, water and urbanization 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, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Perform business development, sales, and marketing, with a specific focus on large clients in South Carolina and surrounding areas
• Provide leadership on projects related to master plans, sewer system evaluations and assessment, pump station design, pipeline design, and treatment plant upgrades
• Perform and lead the technical and production work of the team, administering contractual aspects of the project, and acting as primary contact for client
• Establish project delivery strategy and develop job management plan, QA plan, securing resources, establishing work briefs and budgets
• Prepare and monitor project budgets and schedules for existing projects
• Participate in recruiting of new staff
• Participate in business development and marketing strategies specific to the Carolinas.
• Develop pricing, scoping and win strategies for new work
• Mentor team members and assess work assignments provide direction and training as needed to team members
• Manage all communication pertaining to technical and contract project issues for client meetings
• Conduct work to appropriate professional standards and to the firm's QA/QC requirements. Participate in QA/QC programs for other projects as requested by managers.
• Prepare design computations and opinions of probable construction cost
• Preparation of reports, specifications, drawings, construction schedules, and permits for water/wastewater design projects
• Direct team of subject area leads for the development of design and construction documents
• Collaborate with Service Line Leaders and Project Managers within and outside the Region on work sharing and business development

What you will bring to the team:

• Bachelors and/or Masters degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license (in South Carolina a plus)
• Minimum 15 years of experience (more than 20 years a plus) in planning, design and construction of water and wastewater infrastructure and/or treatment facilities (with at least 5 years serving clients in South Carolina and surrounding area a plus).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with proven ability to develop, mentor and lead

professional technical staff

• Strong business development, proposal preparation, and marketing skills. Flexible and able to meet challenging deadlines
• A standout colleague with a strong client focus

If you're interested in pursuing this opportunity, please submit your application below 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. #LI-NB1 Apply Now