Lead Mechanical Engineering

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GHD is committed to driving bold sustainable and profitable growth in the energy sector by expanding and investing in our most strategically important clients. At GHD we combine technical excellence with deep client understanding to deliver lasting outcomes for our clients and communities. With growing demand each day GHD aims to become a trusted advisor integrator and delivery partner across the energy lifecycle.

Who are we looking for

To support GHDs growth in the Energy business across Canada GHD is making investments to increase our footprint. Our Canadian business is looking for a Senior Project Manager to join their Energy team! In this role you will lead and expand our energy delivery team and liaise with key clients across Canada with a focus on the Eastern Canada and Atlantic regions. Youll shape strategic plans identify client needs and deliver cutting-edge solutions in areas like transmission distribution substations hydropower wind solar biofuels hydrogen and renewable natural gas and emerging technologies. Youll support not only delivery but also business development. This is your opportunity to build lasting client relationships mentor rising talent and collaborate with industry leaders to champion innovative project delivery!

Role Purpose

This role combines senior-level project delivery leadership with strategic client relationship management for priority energy and utility clients. It is designed for an experienced utility professional who can lead complex multidisciplinary projects while also acting as a trusted client interface. The role is delivery-led with accountability for major projects forming the core of the position complemented by relationship management responsibilities that help strengthen client partnerships identify future opportunities and support sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management & Delivery (70%)

Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex multi-disciplinary energy and utility projects ensuring scope schedule budget quality and safety objectives are achieved

Manage multidisciplinary project teams across engineering environmental and advisory services Maintain accountability for project governance risk management change control and client reporting

Ensure consistent application of GHDs health safety quality and project management systems

Provide senior delivery oversight and coordinate subject matter experts as required to achieve successful project outcomes

Mentor and support project managers and technical staff contributing to capability development and delivery excellence

Support proposals and pursuits from a delivery constructability and execution perspective

Relationship Management & Business Development (30%)

Act as a trusted relationship lead for assigned utility clients or programs working closely with sector and regional leadership

Serve as a client advocate internally ensuring client priorities constraints and decision-making realities are understood across delivery teams

Support client engagement planning including regular check-ins lessons learned and forward looking discussions

Identify organic growth opportunities arising from project delivery including follow-on phases extensions and new programs

Contribute to pursuit strategies and proposals where delivery credibility and utility experience are key differentiators

Collaborate across regions and disciplines to deliver a One GHD approach to client solutions

Note: This is not a dedicated Enterprise Client Program Relationship Manager role but a hybrid position anchored in project delivery with intentional relationship leadership responsibilities.

What you will bring to the team:

Bachelors and/or Masters degree in Engineering (Civil Electrical Mechanical) or related technical field of study

Professional licensure or eligibility preferred (OIQ and/or .)

10-15 years of experience in the energy sector including business development project management and technical leadership for major infrastructure ideally within or for utilities

Experience in multi-disciplinary design integration and complex project delivery including strong progress measurement and earned value management (EVM) experience Strong background in project governance cost control scheduling and risk management

Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with executive operational and technical client stakeholders

Ability to engage and influence various stakeholders including clients partners regulators and internal teams

Experience with regulated utilities (generation transmission & distribution substations hydro or asset programs) is a strong asset

Comfortable operating in a hybrid role spanning delivery leadership and client-facing responsibilities.

Experience with Design Bid Build (DBB) Design Build (DB) and alternative delivery projects such as Progressive DB Integrated Project Delivery/Alliance and/or P3 considered an asset

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