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There\'s no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we\'re committed to helping you do exactly that.

Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in.

Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it.\"

Who are we looking for?

GHD is looking for a driven and dynamic Railway Environmental Remediation Project Director/Lead to join our growing Midwest Contaminated Assessment and Remediation (CAR) Group. If you\'re passionate about solving complex environmental challenges, building lasting client relationships, and shaping the future of railway remediation, this is the role for you!

This is your chance to work with a global team of experts dedicated to leaving the world better than we found it. With established relationships in the rail industry, we need a leader like you to expand and evolve these connections-unlocking new opportunities and driving meaningful change.

Join us from one of our vibrant offices in Omaha, Chicago, or Kansas -with the flexibility to work hybrid-and become part of a team pushing the boundaries of environmental solutions.

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:

Innovate and Lead: Solve complex problems related to environmental investigations and remediation, delivering tailored solutions that meet and exceed client expectations.

Expand Our Impact: Grow our remediation presence in the railway sector through strategic relationship-building with Class 1 and short-line railways.

Deliver Excellence: Oversee proposal development, lead contract negotiations, and ensure every project is delivered on time, on budget, and with unwavering client satisfaction.

Elevate the Team: Mentor and inspire a high-performing team of environmental professionals, cultivating growth and fostering innovation.

What you will bring to the team:

A minimum of 10 years of experience in contaminated site investigation and remediation, with expertise in regulatory strategies and client engagement.

Familiarity with railway-specific challenges, including compliance with federal/state environmental regulations and permitting processes.

A deep understanding of U.S. EPA and state environmental regulations, multimedia remedial technologies, and methods for site characterization and hydrogeologic analysis.

Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, to convey technical information with clarity and confidence.

A Bachelor\'s or advanced degree in Engineering, Geology, or Science (Professional Licensure a plus).

A collaborative mindset, safety-first approach, and a desire to leave a lasting legacy in environmental remediation.

Leadership experience, including managing large-scale, complex remediation projects and mentoring multidisciplinary teams.

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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, citizensh p, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or veteran status.