The importance of water to the health of our world can’t be overstated!

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking applicants for a North America PM/CM Leader in the US to develop and grow the Program Management Practice for our business in Canada and the USA and be a key leader contributing to the growth of the overall water practice. This opportunity offers flexibility across North America and can be located near any of our major offices.

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.

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.

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

• Overseeing existing programs across North America
• Developing company tools and systems to support the practice
• Developing future program managers through deployment into existing programs across the company
• Engaging with clients to develop their program management needs
• Developing strategies to secure program management assignments for the Company
• Engaging with partners, sub consultants as necessary following Winning Work principles
• Serve as the initial Program Manager and build in succession plans as required
• Collaborate with the Water Market Leaders, Business Group Leaders and others across the organization developing new business
• Work in coordination with PMO and Engineering Design Office to develop procedures and skills to support program growth
• Represent GHD at key professional association events
• Build the Program Management core team and bench
• Support programs outside N America or lead capital improvement programs that require multiple business units to work in concert (as required)

What you will bring to the team:

• Experience in developing program scopes, schedules and budgets including establishment of project controls, quality plans and other critical program management components
• Strong Risk Management expertise
• Previous experience acting in the capacity of Program Manager for municipal water clients
• Must be able to work on multiple assignments simultaneously; and have strong organizational, problem solving, communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Experience developing and applying earned value management as project tracking and implementation tool.
• Experience implementing web based program management information systems
• Ability to collaborate across the business and integrate Advisory and Digital capabilities
• Strong commercial acumen with regards to contract negotiation and agreement
• Ability to manage relationships with multiple public clients at senior leadership levels
  

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical or Construction
• Must have 25+ years experience with major programs across North America with Capital Budgets exceeding $500 M USD
• PMI certified Program Management Professional (PgMP)
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) from CMAA
• Professional Engineering qualification a plus

Why GHD

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.

EEO Statement US: 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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