Senior Project Manager - Orlando, United States - GHD Group

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Job Description

Senior Project Manager - Water Resources

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 Southeast Region Water group is looking to bring onboard a motivated Senior Project Manager to help with the continued development and growth of GHD's Water Business in SW Florida. You will also be given the opportunity to provide technical leadership and delivery of major linear conveyance, water and wastewater treatment projects for our clients to our clients throughout Florida and the Southeast Region.

In the problem solving business, it helps to be restlessly curious to deliver community change.

Our vision is to ensure energy, water and urbanisation are made sustainable for generations to come. You can lead the way into a new future for our industry, inspiring the next generation of driven and committed people in the process.

Learn about leadership opportunities with GHD.

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

• Foster relationships with existing and prospective clients through business development, sales, and marketing
• Lead projects related to master plans and design of Water / Wastewater projects including conveyance system and treatment plant designs
• Establish project delivery strategy and develop job management plan, QA plan, securing resources, establishing work briefs and budgets
• Prepare and monitor project budgets and schedules for existing projects
• Participate in the recruitment of new team members
• Participate in business development and marketing strategies specific to North and South Carolina
• Develop pricing, scoping and win strategies for new work
• Mentor team members and assess work assignments provide direction and training as needed
• Manage 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; participates 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

• Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, or related field
• Professional Engineer (PE) license (in Florida a plus)
• Minimum 15 years of experience (more than 20 years a plus) in planning, design, and construction of water and wastewater infrastructure and/or treatment facilities with at least 5 years in the Carolina market
• 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
• A standout colleague with a strong client focus

Take on some of the world's toughest challenges - with everyone at GHD backing you every step of the way.

We'll 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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