Design Manager

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 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 has an excellent opportunity for an experienced Engineer / Design Manager to join our team in the Northeastern Pennsylvania (Scranton/Wilkes-Barre)! Working with our Engineering Design Organization (EDO) throughout the Country, you'll manage and coordinate our technical team within a project to ensure quality, complete & on-time delivery, customer satisfaction, team coordination and team performance measures within the project. This role would serve as the local point of contact for clients in need of service while leveraging GHDs bench depth to drive the success of a project. You will have the opportunity to work remotely and report to our Bloomsburg office on a monthly basis. This arrangement is ideal for the right candidate who values both flexibility and periodic in-person collaboration.

You'll support Project Managers and Directors in all aspects of the project with a primary focus on organizing the technical team to complete the task, controlling the design path, solving problems, and ultimately being responsible for the design achieving the result. This role is commonly referred to as a Project Engineer or Coordinator in the consulting engineering industry, especially on large multi-disciplinary projects.

Bring your curiosity and passion to the technical challenges we solve at GHD. Then see how everyone gets behind you. 

With commitment, there’s no idea too big, no dream too far. We strive to create opportunity for all. Giving you leading training and development programs to accelerate your growth. 

Come and see where your career can take you and the impact your commitment can make.

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

• Responsibility for coordination of the technical team leads of the different design disciplines
• Carrying out projects in accordance with the policies of GHD to meet the needs of the client and comply with all applicable laws and regulations
• Responsibility for developing or verifying the technical scope of a project
• Coordinating the preparation of a project methodology or project Work Plan as it relates to the technical scope
• Verifying that the schedule and budget data match the progress of the professional services throughout execution of the project
• Providing mentorship and development advice to junior level staff
• Ensuring Team Leads are getting the resources they need to meet project objectives
• Working closely with the engineering group to facilitate decision-making related to design, the choice of process and equipment and day-to-day problems
• Complete final review of technical procurement documents in tender packages, coordinating review by GHD Legal team where required
• Ensures that all proposed changes whether approved or not are recorded and properly filed
• Collaborating with clients for planning purposes, providing updates and building relationships

What you will bring to the team:

• Bachelor’s and/or Master's degree in Engineering or other technical discipline
• EIT and either have or seeking to obtain a PE
• At least 7 years of technical, administrative and project experience, managing the design delivery for larger, multi-discipline projects specifically for water and wastewater, industrial/process plants, facilities, or buildings
• Previous consulting experience strongly desired
• Knowledge of scheduling software and engineering and capital cost estimating techniques is a definite asset
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able and willing to travel to client job sites as needed (primarily local with the occasional overnight)

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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.