Senior Project Manager/Civil Engineer- Waterfront

Bring your curiosity and determination to make a positive impact on the future of transport, and we’ll help you go all the way.

Join our team of globally connected specialists to help solve complex transport challenges and experience groundbreaking projects from idea to delivery, and beyond.

Our pledge to you.

Join GHD.

Who are we looking for?

GHD is seeking a Senior Engineer / Project Manager with Waterfront Civil and / or Marine Structural Engineer experience to join our growing practice in our Maritime & Coastal (M&C) group on the West Coast.

Our group focuses on projects such as coastal, waterfront, port, and municipal infrastructure improvement and resiliency projects.

You will use your experience and knowledge and be involved in exciting projects that will offer an opportunity to provide technical solutions.

As a Senior Project Manager, you will provide design leadership, project management services, client management, and development support, relating to M&C projects.

Further, you will have the opportunity to lead a dedicated team in sophisticated and innovative projects, support in the training and mentorship of engineers and other technicians, and become part of our internal leadership team.

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.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Contribute to and manage development of technical reports, plans and specifications.
• Maintain open communication with project teams and M&C group members.
• Coordinate and work with cross-discipline teams on other market sector projects.
• Proactively coach, train and empower project team members; handle oversight and maintain project requirements for safety, quality, efficiency to ensure they are maintained throughout the duration of the project.
• Confirmed competence at all stages of the project life-cycle, from developing scope, schedule and fee proposals to initiating projects with project controls, preparation or competent staff oversight of the preparations of feasibility studies, preliminary and final suitable for public agency construction, as well as contract solicitation and procurement and associated client management
• Assist and lead proposals for M&C or other market sectors
• Assist with identification of business development opportunities for GHD, in both M&C and other market sectors as related
• Provide mentorship and development advice to junior level staff.
• Interact with clients, suppliers, and regulators and manage projects to successful completion.
• Keep up to date with technical qualifications and licenses.
• Participate and lead technical and multi-discipline teams on M&C projects
• Get involved! Involve yourself in local committees, action groups and special interest organizations, with a view towards furthering your own skills and brand recognition for GHD.
• Stay current and well advised on M&C market trends, client spending, assets, resiliency and logistics.
• Work within GHD’s four Core Values : Safety, Teamwork, Trust, and Integrity

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil / Coastal / Structural Engineering from an accredited university
• 15+ years of engineering experience, or consulting experience
• Passionate at managing time, handling priorities, and working in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to excel in a multidisciplinary team environment as well as independently
• Attention to detail and ability to complete diverse assignments
• Effective written and verbal communication skills

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.