Project Manager (Maritime & Coastal)
GHD

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Job Description

Bring your curiosity and determination to make a positive impact on the future of transport, and we'll help you go all the way.

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?

GHD is seeking a Project Manager to join our growing practice in our Maritime & Coastal (M&C) group on the East Coast. This position will be located in Savannah, GA.

You will have the opportunity to work on projects such as coastal, waterfront, and municipal infrastructure improvement and resiliency projects. As a Project Manager, you will have the opportunity to provide design support, project management, client management, and business development support. The successful candidate will have strong leadership, project management, and technical engineering skills relating to waterfront / civil engineering projects of various sizes. We are seeking self-motivated and active staff who value building credible relationships with clients and the community.

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

Our vision is to ensure energy, water and urbanization 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:

• Collaborate with fellow engineers and scientists on a wide range of waterfront / civil engineering projects.
• Contribute to and manage development of technical reports, plans and specifications.
• Interact with clients, suppliers, and regulators and manage projects to successful completion.
• Coordinate and work with cross-discipline teams on other market sector projects.
• Manage permitting and environmental requirements for maritime and coastal projects.
• Maintain open communication with project teams and M&C group members.
• Keep up to date with technical qualifications and licenses.
• Proactively coach, train and empower project team members; handle oversight and maintain project requirements for safety, quality, efficiency to ensure they are maintained throughout the duration of the project.
• Provide mentorship and development advice to junior level staff.
• Grow existing client relationships, across a range of client types (government, private, contractors).
• Support pursuit/proposal efforts, developing scope, schedule and budget.
• Stay current and well advised on M&C market trends, client spending, assets, resiliency and logistics.
• Get involved! Involve yourself in local committees, action groups and special interest organizations, with a view towards furthering your own skills and brand recognition for GHD.
• Work within GHD's four Core Values: Safety, Teamwork, Trust, and Integrity

What you will bring to the team:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering; Master's degree preferred
• 10-15 years of engineering and project management experience
• Registered Professional Engineer required; PMP preferred but not essential
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD/Civil 3D, proficient is desirable
• Knowledge of modeling and design software as applicable
• Dedicated to managing time, handling priorities, and working in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to excel in a multidisciplinary team environment, as well as independently
• Ability to manage projects with supporting personnel in both remote and in-person settings.

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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.

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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