Full-Time

Senior Project Manager-Atlanta Metro

Water / Wastewater

GHD

GHD

201-500 employees

Catalyzes regional engineering and construction innovation

No salary listed

Buford, GA, USA

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Category
Business & Strategy (1)
Requirements
  • Bachelor or master’s degree in civil or environmental engineering
  • Professional Engineer (PE) License in Georgia
  • 15+ years of experience in planning, design and construction of water and wastewater infrastructure including but not limited to treatment plants, pump stations, water transmission mains, sewer collection systems and stormwater
  • A minimum of five years of experience serving municipal clients in the Metro-Atlanta area is preferred
Responsibilities
  • Needs Assessment: Uncover emerging issues or needs, identifying potential causes, barriers, and key stakeholders, as well as related issues.
  • Feasibility Studies: Conduct complex feasibility studies from a technological and organizational perspective and document findings to complete cost-benefit analysis on implementing changes to business processes, products, or business unit structure.
  • Technical Developments Recommendation: Discuss and recommend more complex or innovative technical developments to improve the quality and supporting infrastructure to better meet users’ needs.
  • Project Management: Manage a portfolio of projects while reporting to senior colleagues.
  • Leadership: Provide leadership on projects relating to water and wastewater, including but not limited to treatment plants, pump stations, water transmission mains, sewer collection systems and stormwater.
  • Engineering Solutions Design: Design engineering solutions and the associated validation process to enable the realization of a design brief (for example, in terms of functionality, performance, aesthetics, and cost) that conforms to organizational and/or regulatory standards.
  • Solution Development: Analyze and evaluate the feasibility and relevance of proposed complex services and develop and amend, as necessary, with guidance from senior colleagues.
  • Engineering Standards Specification: Analyze information, draft engineering standards and specifications, and evaluate the effectiveness of those standards within own engineering discipline to ensure work of the required quality is delivered and to inform engineering work in the organization and/or of its suppliers, contractors, and consultants.
  • Improvement/Innovation: Identify shortcomings in existing business practices, then suggest and implement improvements while developing and delivering projects or a work stream within the organization's change management program. Involves working with guidance from senior colleagues.
  • Knowledge Management: Develop policies and processes, create best practices, set up case studies, and deliver internal knowledge-sharing sessions to capture and share knowledge among colleagues on project/program outcomes and innovative practices in a particular area of expertise and to support the practice.
  • Client Management: Manage important client relationships with guidance from senior colleagues.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in leading water/wastewater municipal projects in the Metro-Atlanta area
  • PE license in Georgia is listed under Requirements; Desirable could mention additional licenses or registrations not strictly required but optional
  • Experience with federal, state and local water/wastewater funding and procurement processes would be a plus
  • Familiarity with CEI or other project delivery methods (e.g., design-bid-build, design-build) would be beneficial
  • Experience with Microsoft Project, Primavera or similar project management software would be helpful
  • Experience with AutoCAD or Civil 3D software would be helpful

ECRi Hub is a collaboration platform by GHD and the Queensland Government that connects engineers, construction and resources startups, researchers, and businesses to develop and commercialize new technologies. It provides space and programs, including the Business Mentoring for Innovation, to guide regional innovators through product development and market entry. It differentiates itself through GHD’s industry expertise, government support, and a clear focus on accelerating commercialization within its sector. Its goal is to boost innovation and drive economic growth and competitiveness for Queensland and Australia by turning ideas into market-ready solutions.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$300K

Headquarters

Mittagong, Australia

Founded

1927

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • GHD expands U.S. presence with Orlando EDO hub targeting 200 engineers by 2025.
  • Partnership with Esri enhances GIS capabilities for digital engineering projects.
  • Involvement in Borumba $14.2B pumped hydro project starts construction in 2026.

What critics are saying

  • Queensland Government terminated ECRi funding post-July 2017 pilot phase.
  • Arup diverts contracts via superior global networks in 12-24 months.
  • METS Ignited's $100M funding eclipses ECRi, pulling clients in 6-12 months.

What makes GHD unique

  • ECRi Hub connects entrepreneurs, researchers, and businesses for commercialization in engineering sectors.
  • GHD provides specialized mentoring using deep technical and market knowledge to startups.
  • Hub collaborates with Queensland Government to bridge innovation gaps in resources industries.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Paid Vacation

401(k) Company Match

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