DescriptionTheres no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment and were committed to helping you do exactly that.
Who are we looking for
GHD has an excellent opportunity for an experiencedSenior Water Project Managerto manage key client projects for our growing Midwest Water Group inDetroit MI!
In an ever changing world it requires creativity and innovation to stay ahead.
Were seeking the curious those who are stimulated by fresh thinking and a desire to shape our communities in new positive ways.
As part of a truly global team working on complex and rewarding projects youll be at the forefront of driving change. See what the power of commitment can do for you.
Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in.
Become part of our global network of skilled engineers scientists auditors planners and environmental specialists all working together to leave this world better than we found it.
Working with an energetic and high performing team this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:
- Working with clients as their trusted partner and utilizing your design and work experience with large utilities and/or municipalities in the Detroit area.
- Having the business acumen to initiate develop and foster relationships that lead to new business.
- Collaborating with Water Market Leaders and Business Group Leaders to develop business strategies and initiatives to grow the Water business.
- Effectively using written communication with the ability to draft reports proposals and technical documentation for clients regulatory agencies and internal teams.
- Utilizing verbal communication skills to convey complex technical information to clients stakeholders and team members.
- Applying presentation skills to deliver compelling presentations during client meetings public hearings and conferences.
- Working independently as an individual and have the personality to mentor junior staff.
- Consistently manage and deliver complex water resource projects with large budgets.
- Communicating professionally with people during clientfacing and internal meetings project team meetings and interactions with regulatory agencies.
- Applying leadership skills to organize and lead a team of professionals to deliver professional design services for complex linear utility infrastructure projects.
- Having the professional design experience to prepare a project understanding and project approach that is consistent with the clients vision for their project.
- Leading proposal development and contract negotiation to win targeted pursuits.
- Communicating and working with contractors to problemsolve design challenges in the field during construction.
- Utilize active listening skills to hear a clients current and future needs and provide good client care.
- Using design experience to analyze and understand water resource software output.
What you will bring to the team:
- 15 years of experience in water resource engineering design
- 10 years of project management of water resources projects (linear or treatment)
- 5 years of experience with design software such as but not limited to AutoCAD hydraulic modeling software for open flow hydraulic modeling for pipe under pressure Microsoft Excel to design sanitary and storm sewers and hydraulic modeling.
- A Professional Engineers license is preferable but not required at this point.
Why GHD
Take on some of the worlds toughest challenges with everyone at GHD backing you every step of the way.
Well 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 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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Required Experience:
Senior IC