Senior Project Manager- Water Treatment
GHD

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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 motivate 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?

As a Senior Project Manager, you will provide design guidelines, technical oversight, project engineering and management services, client management and business development relating to wastewater projects. Further, you will have the opportunity to lead a dedicated team in sophisticated and innovative projects, support in the training and mentorship of engineers and other technicians and become part of our regional leadership team.

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.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Coordinate project teams in the development of reports, planning studies, specifications, detailed design drawings, and other technical deliverables for treatment and infrastructure-related projects
• Lead wastewater treatment planning and detailed design of wastewater hydraulics, process modeling, process design, equipment design and integration, maintenance of plant operation, process controls, and construction sequencing.
• Distribute and oversee the work of subordinate technical staff and engineers
• Prepare and make presentations to clients and for professional organization meetings
• Communicate effectively and coordinate with clients on projects during planning, design, and construction
• Lead and support proposals, and scope and fee development; assist with business development pursuits
• Develop and maintain client relationships
• Collaborate with clients, suppliers, and regulators to help create successful projects
• Provide mentorship and development support to junior level staff

The Ideal Candidate will have the following skills:

• Planning and design experience in wastewater treatment facilities, including design experience with preliminary treatment processes such as screening and grit removal process design, secondary treatment processes such as aeration tanks and bioreactor design and process design and modeling of biological processes for organics and nutrient removal, and tertiary process design including effluent filtration and disinfection.
• Hands-on experience with wastewater treatment process analysis and troubleshooting, process design, process planning, and process analysis.
• Detailed understanding of wastewater treatment physical-chemical and biological process mechanisms.
• Strong project management and design management skills specific to wastewater treatment facility improvements
• Experience with wastewater treatment facility construction and commissioning of facility upgrades and new facilities
• Familiar with wastewater treatment regulations and restrictions
• Experience managing clients and supporting business development
• Ability to excel in a multidisciplinary team environment as well as independently
• Effective written and verbal communication skills

Qualifications

• 8 to 10+ years of experience in the wastewater treatment design with emphasis on upgrades of wastewater treatment facilities to add new process mechanical equipment and biological treatment system improvements
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering from an ABET accredited university
• Master's Degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering is preferred
• Valid California Professional Engineering license is preferred, or an e Professional Engineering license in another state with the ability to obtain a California license within one year of but not required.

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.

Salary range: $117,000 - $180,000 based on experience.

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About Us

Take on some of the world's toughest challenges - with GHD supporting 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.

Our Pledge to You
At GHD, we don't just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.

That's why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.

See where your commitment could take you.
That's the #PowerOfCommitment

Who we are
GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.
The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It's what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity's most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.

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