Engineering Project Manager - Industrial Water

The importance of water to the health of our world can’t be overstated. Water is essential for all living organisms to survive and thrive. The water industry must continue to build resiliency and lead from the front to preserve this most essential resource. Together with our clients, we are thinking and doing things differently to help pre-empt and prepare for what's next in the water industry. 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? The Industrial Water Project Manager is responsible for the project management and execution of the Industrial Water projects in the Central Region but also supports Industrial Water projects in the Americas. Project Management will be executed in close coordination with the IW Market Leader, Relationship Managers, Regional Management and through strategic execution leveraging GHD’s talented resources. The Industrial Water Project Manager will ensure that GHD executes technically challenging projects on schedule and in budget.Learn about project management opportunities with GHD. Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in: Assist in the development of water management and usage plans Plan, design, and execute industrial water projects for various industrial clients.Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and quality assurance.Coordinate with clients, regulatory agencies, contractors, and internal teams.Prepare and review technical reports, proposals, and engineering documents.Conduct work to appropriate professional standards and to the firm’s QA/QC requirements. Participates in QA/QC programs for other projects as requested by managers.Perform schedule reviews on projects and maintain/develop schedules for design and construction of assigned projectsMentor junior engineers and project staff.Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions as needed Prepare proposal efforts for new businessSupport business development efforts, including proposal writing and client presentations.EducationBachelor's Degree where a Master's Degree is an assetEIT or P.E. designation is preferred but not requiredExperienceExperience enables the candidate to provide management for technical projects Experience of managing and directing resources to execute projects and achieve specific end results within limited timeframesMust have 5+ years of experience of applied knowledge in Industrial Water management. Experience in the Midwest and Northeast, including clients, is preferred.Experience managing engineering and design of IW related projects.Experience in preparing project scopes, schedules, and budgets for projects in collaboration with technical subject matter experts.Experience in managing and supporting front-end process evaluations and developing IW solutions for clients. This will include treatment alternative evaluations in a FEL process, PFD, P&ID and GA development, and CAPEX and OPEX estimating. Familiarity and experience in alternative delivery including progressive design build is preferred. Must have demonstrated experience as a technical writer and communicates well.Must be able to work on multiple assignments simultaneously; and have strong organizational, problem solving, communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.Must be able to manage projects with multiple private sector clients.Must have a track record working on and as a Project Coordinator or Project Manager.Take on some of the world’s toughest challenges - with everyone at GHD backing 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.As a diverse and inclusive organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.#LI-JS1Benefits:401K - Employees are eligible to participate on the first day of the month following 3 months of servicePaid time off – Our PTO benefit is designed to provide eligible employees with a period of rest and relaxation, sick, and personal time throughout the year. PTO starts at 16 days per year and increases with years of serviceHoliday Pay - Holiday pay is provided for eligible employees. GHD observes 9 holidays per year. Holiday pay will be based on the regular set schedule for the employeeWellness Benefit- Regular full-term employees are eligible to participate in the wellness reimbursement program. GHD will reimburse 50% of the cost of the following to maximum of $250.00 reimbursement annually for such items as: Health club membership fees, home exercise equipment purchases, Bicycles, Race, run & marathon entrance fees, Smoking cessation programs, Weight loss programs (i.e.—Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig), Fitbits and Fitness Tracking devicesSalary Range: $100,000.00 - $125,000.00 based on experience and location.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.Posting Date: 2026-09-29