Project Manager (Water/Wastewater)

Project Manager (Water/Wastewater) Join to apply for the role at GHD. 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. In response to continued growth within our Water business, our team in Florida is seeking an experienced Project Manager to help drive the development and expansion of our Water Business across the region. You will provide technical leadership and oversee the delivery of major water and wastewater treatment and linear infrastructure & conveyance projects for our valued clients. You’ll lead project teams, manage budgets and schedules, and serve as the primary client contact—ensuring excellence in every phase of project execution. Beyond project delivery, you’ll play a key role in business development, marketing strategies, and client engagement, with opportunities to shape win strategies and pricing for new work. This position also offers the chance to mentor team members, recruit top talent, and collaborate with leaders across the Southeast Region. If you’re passionate about innovative water solutions, thrive in a leadership role, and want to make an impact on critical infrastructure projects, we’d love to have you on our team. 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’ll bring to the team Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering Professional Engineer (PE) license in Florida preferred Minimum 10 years of experience in planning, design and construction of water and wastewater infrastructure and/or treatment facilities (at least 5 years serving clients throughout Florida is a plus) Excellent written and oral communication skills with proven ability to develop, mentor and lead professional technical staff Business development, proposal preparation, and marketing skills preferred; flexible and able to meet challenging deadlines A standout colleague with a strong client focus 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr