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GHD Municipal Water Technical Director - 16630-5879 in Rosemont, Illinois

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12011709 Job Description

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\'s Wastewater group is looking for a part-time, as needed Municipal Water Technical Director to join our team in Green Bay, WI or Chicago, IL! In this role, you will assist with the preparation of investigations, designs and project development for water and wastewater treatment, distribution and collections systems throughout the region.

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:

  • Project Leadership: Direct the technical and production work of project teams, administering contractual aspects of the project, and acting as primary contact for client in the following types of projects:

    • Multi-disciplinary treatment facility designs alternatives analyses and economic evaluations
    • Collection and distribution projects to include linear and pumping systems
    • Treatability studies including bench testing and pilot plant evaluations
    • Financial and Operational review
    • Development and skills and competencies for Project Director role within first 12 months
  • Client Relationships and Water Business Growth: Our strategic growth goals in the region include expanding our relationship with large water clients in Southeast Pa and Central NJ. You will be a part of this growth in the following ways:

    • Working with Business Group and Market leadership, assist in business development, sales and marketing of Water projects, with a specific focus on large clients aligned with our growth strategy in Southeast PA and Central New Jersey
    • Lead certain pursuits and proposal development
    • Build effective relationships with the Business Group\'s key clients in this area
    • Direct pricing, scoping and win strategies for new work
    • Mentor team members and assess work assignments; provide direction and training as needed to team members
    • Actively participate in professional and/or industrial organizations to promote the GHD brand
    • Promote and cross sell other GHD services
  • Team leadership and engagement: As our client services grow, our team will continue to grow as well. We expect you will grow into a role of leadership of our team in Southeast Pa.

    • Manage a group of water professionals, attending to utilization, performance and engagement
    • Collaborate with Business Group leadership and other senior members of the business to drive positive outcomes for our employees
    • Develop and mentor our young professionals and graduates
    • Demonstrate support and compliance with the requirements of the GHD HSE Management system and management participation matrix

What you will bring to the team:

  • Bachelor\'s and/or Master\'s degree in Civil, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering or closely related field
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license in PA or ability to acquire it
  • 10+ years of relevant water engineering experience
  • Knowledge of water regulations including wastewater treatment and conveyance, surface water treatment, lead and copper and disinfection byproduct rules
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work both within a team and independently
  • Willing and able to travel to project sites and client meetings as needed

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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