Environmental Program Manager (Upstream)

Theres no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment and were committed to helping you do exactly that.

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.

Who are we looking for

GHD has an opportunity for an Environmental Program Managerto join our Environmental Assessment and Remediation Group supporting major upstream projects. We are seeking self-motivated professionals with excellent technical skills local regulatory knowledge and values to build credible relationships with clients and the community. Youll need to be flexible in your approach to challenges and have a strong ability to think laterally in delivering technical solutions.

As Program Manager you will be accountable for leading a value-stream program of work within a portfolio delivery model. This role translates portfolio objectives into actionable delivery across multiple projects provides program-level governance and drives predictable execution through disciplined PMO practices (decision rights performance management change control and risk mitigation) supported by consistent tools processes systems and a common data environment.

This position leads the Upstream Production Field Support value stream characterized by high-volume repetitive low-complexity work (sampling/reporting) across active production fields with basin- and state-specific regulatory requirements. Delivery emphasis includes rapid response and assessment workflows streamlined reporting aligned with regulatory expectations and strong coordination of field resourcing and regulatory engagement.

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

• Interpret portfolio objectives and translate them into an actionable program plan delivered through projects and delivery teams.
• Establish and run program governance: clear decision rights escalation paths and time-bound issue resolution aligned to stage gates.
• Drive transparent outcome-based performance management using governed dashboards and evidence-based reporting.
• Lead disciplined change control and risk management (single prioritized risk register with owners actions and escalation thresholds).
• Standardize and continuously improve systems processes toolkits and data flows to enable repeatable delivery at scale.
• Coordinate cross-functional partners (delivery teams SMEs procurement finance HSE) and enable efficient onboarding within a unified framework.
• Oversee contract and commercial cadence (deliverable acceptance invoice validation rules dispute resolution subcontractor flow-down requirements).
• Enable low-cost delivery and automation for repeatable work (clear handoffs standardized work and quality controls).
• Champion safety environmental stewardship and regulatory compliance as non-negotiable outcomes embedded in workflows.

Key responsibilities:

• Maintain regulatory compliance in active production settings while enabling operations through timely environmental support.
• Lead programmatic delivery across geographically dispersed sites; bundle work to improve field resourcing scheduling and regulatory reporting efficiency.
• Coordinate regulatory SMEs by basin/state and support early regulator engagement advocacy and consistent reporting expectations.
• Oversee program tools and controls such as compliance tracking by basin/regulatory authority digital field data collection and data visualization for program visibility.
• Implement early deviation detection and mitigation (cost scope compliance) and promote standardized billing invoicing and PO processes.

What you will bring to the team:

• Demonstrated experience leading multi-project programs or value streams within a PMO-style governance model.
• Proven ability to establish decision rights governance cadence change control and risk management practices.
• Experience working with regulated environmental operational or industrial programs with strong compliance expectations.
• Strength in performance management financial oversight (forecast/variance) and partner/vendor/subcontractor governance.
• Strong communication skills and ability to lead integrated teams across multiple disciplines and geographies.
• Experience with digital field data collection automated reporting workflows and analytics dashboards used for compliance/performance monitoring.
• Background in Upstream field support programs (basin/state regulatory environments) and/or mining closure and waste management programs.
• Familiarity with structured delivery frameworks that embed assurance (verification documentation audit trails) into workflows.

Qualifications:

• 10 years of experience in the environmental market with a strong record of developing and implementing projects within the industry
• Bachelor degree in a science-or engineering related field
• Professional Registration (Engineer or Geologist) is a plus

This position requires pre-employment medical and drug screenings to the extent allowable by applicable law and employment is contingent upon successfully completing the pre-employment screenings.

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Benefits:

• 401K - Employees are eligible to participate on the first day of the month following 3 months of service
• Paid 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 service
• Holiday 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 employee
• Wellness 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 ( Watchers Jenny Craig) Fitbits and Fitness Tracking devices

Salary Range: $187750 - $229600 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.