Project Manager (Water / Wastewater)

Job Opportunity

The importance of water to the health of our world can't be overstated. As the frequency and intensity of floods, droughts, and storms increase, 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?

GHD's Northeast Water and Wastewater group is growing and looking for several Project Managers to join our team through Pennsylvania (Pittsburgh, Bloomsburg, Harrisburg & King of Prussia)! In this role, you will assist with the preparation of investigations, designs, and project development for water and wastewater treatment, distribution, and collection systems throughout the region. Additionally, you will help to grow our Water business in Pennsylvania and around the region and help to provide leadership to our team of Water professionals.

Working with an energetic and high-performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in :

• Engineering Solutions Design : Design engineering solutions and the associated validation process to enable the realization of a design brief (for example, in terms of functionality, performance, aesthetics, and cost) that conforms to organizational and / or regulatory standards.
• Engineering Standards Specification : Contribute to the analysis of information, the drafting of engineering standards and specifications, and the evaluation of the effectiveness of those standards within own engineering discipline to inform engineering work in the organization and / or of its suppliers, contractors, and consultants.
• 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, as well as the plant, machinery, and equipment, required to design and continuously improve manufacturing or materials processes and process systems to deliver the end product within specified cost and quality parameters.
• 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 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 in-depth understanding of technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
• Engineering Inspections : Carry out inspections to evaluate the quality of engineering works and / or the integrity of existing installations or structures, and specify the 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.

What you will bring to the team :

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, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.