Senior Project Manager (Water/Wastewater) - Metro-Atlanta

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 in Atlanta, GA 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 Metro-Atlanta area. In this role, you will also provide technical leadership and delivery of major water/wastewater treatment and infrastructure projects for our clients throughout the southeast region.

To better serve our clients and foster collaboration, this position will be based in our future Metro-Atlanta office. Details about this location will be shared at a later date!

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

• Performing business development, sales, and marketing, with a specific focus on large clients in Metro-Atlanta (with focus on DeKalb, Fulton, Cobb, Gwinnett and Clayton Counties including applicable municipalities) and surrounding areas
• Providing leadership on projects relating to water and wastewater, including but not limited to treatment plants, pump stations, water transmission mains, sewer collection systems and stormwater
• Performing and lead the technical and production work of the team, administering contractual aspects of the project, and acting as primary contact for client
• Establishing project delivery strategy and develop job management plan, QA plan, securing resources, establishing work briefs and budgets
• Preparing and monitor project budgets and schedules for existing projects
• Participate in recruiting new staff
• Participate in business development and marketing strategies specific throughout the Southeast Region
• 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
• Managing 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 Georgia
• Minimum 15 years of experience in planning, design and construction of water and wastewater infrastructure including but not limited to treatment plants, pump stations, water transmission mains, sewer collection systems and stormwater
• At least 5 years serving municipal clients in Metro-Atlanta preferred (i.e. Dekalb, Fulton, Gwinnett, Clayton and City of Atlanta)
• 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.

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