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GHD

GHD

Catalyzes regional engineering and construction innovation

Asset Management Project Manager - Water

Full-Time
$90.3k - $186k/yr
Senior
Bachelor's, Master's
Rye, NY, USA+8 more

More locations: Washington, DC, USA | San Francisco, CA, USA | Los Angeles, CA, USA | Bowie, MD, USA | Chantilly, VA, USA | Buford, GA, USA | Bridgewater, NJ, USA | Atlanta, GA, USA

Hybrid

Three days in the office per week are required.

About the job

Requirements
  • A Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Civil Engineering.
  • At least 7 years of experience delivering asset management programs for municipal water, wastewater, and stormwater systems.
Responsibilities
  • Contribute to and record the design of consulting projects, building on proposals and strategic interviews to develop solutions that meet client requirements and address identified issues.
  • Research, collate, and analyze information to identify key themes and deliver standardized training, documentation, advice, or reports supporting client projects and programs.
  • Develop and write highly visible materials, including presentation slide decks for senior management and standardized client reports.
  • Participate actively in a community of practice in a defined area of expertise or consulting to build expertise.
  • Collate and analyze tactical and operational information gathered through interviews and research to diagnose underlying client issues and design solutions.
  • Conduct research using primary data sources and select information needed to analyze key themes and trends.
  • Develop capabilities through assessment and development planning, formal and informal training and coaching, and relevant external professional accreditation; maintain knowledge of technology, regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education.
  • Deliver small- or medium-scale projects within an established program management plan.
  • Oversee the provision of business advice of moderate complexity.
  • Manage relationships with small clients and assist senior colleagues with larger key clients and customers.
Desired Qualifications
  • Ability to obtain a Professional Engineer license.
  • EIT certification.

About the company

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 won 2026 recognition for hydrogen blending, dam removal, smart roundabouts, and Indigenous projects.
  • Headcount reached about 17,197 in March 2026, and 2026 job postings rose 59.7 percent.
  • Queensland's ECRi Hub partnership keeps GHD embedded with government-funded innovation and regional commercialization pipelines.

What critics are saying

  • GHD UK flagged 2025 cuts near 10 percent, hitting environment, contamination, geotechnical, and waste teams.
  • Integration risk is immediate after Bowman Engineering's May 2026 acquisition; client churn can follow overlapping cultures.
  • The strongest existential threat is margin compression across commoditized consulting, forcing deeper layoffs and retreat from weaker markets.

What makes GHD unique

  • Employee-owned GHD bought Bowman Engineering in Texas on May 20, 2026, deepening local transport expertise.
  • GHD's 165 offices across five continents give it cross-border delivery scale rivals struggle to match.
  • Its WA100 rank rose from 42 to 39 in 2026, signaling design-market credibility.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Paid Vacation

401(k) Company Match

Company News

GlobeNewswire
May 21st, 2026
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