Asset Management, Senior Advisor - Water (US)

GHD; Bowie (MD); Hybrid; USD 147,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) after 3 months

Paid time off starting at 16 days per year

Paid holidays - 9 per year

Wellness reimbursement up to $250 annually

Job summary

GHD is looking for an experienced Asset Management, Senior Advisor – Water in Bowie, MD. You will lead municipal water and wastewater asset management practices, guiding strategic development and managing teams to deliver ISO 55000-aligned programs.

The role requires proven experience, a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, and Professional Engineer licensure, while offering a hybrid work model.

A competitive salary range of $147,000–$300,000 is based on experience. Join a diverse workforce committed to equal opportunities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in municipal water/wastewater asset management consulting.
• Experience in RCM, maintenance planning/scheduling, and reliability analytics.
• Proven success with lifecycle frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead client engagement for utilities, shaping service roadmaps.
• Direct asset management programs across the lifecycle.
• Manage a portfolio of major projects.

Skills

Municipal water/wastewater asset management

Leadership

Data analysis

Project management

CMMS/EAM Systems (Maximo, Infor, SAP, Cityworks)

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer licensure

Master’s in asset management or related field

Tools

GIS

SCADA

Job description

Job Title: Asset Management, Senior Advisor – Water (US)

GHD Advisory seeks an experienced Asset Management professional to lead municipal water and wastewater asset management practices, set strategy, win work, and manage multi‑disciplinary teams delivering ISO 55000‑aligned programs. The role includes client leadership, practice building, and business development while ensuring resilient, cost‑effective asset management solutions.

Hybrid Work Model

Work is hybrid, with a requirement to be in the office three days a week. The position can be based in most U.S. locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead client engagement and account strategy for city, county, and regional utilities, shaping service roadmaps, risk registers, and lifecycle costing.
• Direct asset management programs across the lifecycle—asset data, condition/RUL modeling, O&M optimization, CIP prioritization, resilience & climate adaptation, and performance management.
• Oversee CMMS/EAM delivery (IBM Maximo, Infor, SAP, Cityworks), guiding requirements, configuration, data governance, and change management.
• Grow and mentor a high‑performing team in IAM/GFMAM competencies and ISO‑aligned delivery methods; develop playbooks for risk‑based decision making.
• Own pipeline creation and capture—lead solutioning, scoping, pricing, proposal development, and engagement with industry forums such as AWWA, WEF, and IAM.
• Deliver consulting services, including data analysis, community of practice management, project content development, workshop facilitation, and project/program design.
• Maintain personal capability through continuous professional development, external accreditations, and industry engagement.
• Manage a portfolio of major projects following overall project management strategy.
• Build and maintain key client and customer relationships to ensure satisfaction and loyalty.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial/Systems Engineering (Master’s in engineering, asset management, data analytics, or public administration a plus).
• Professional Engineer licensure required.
• 10+ years in municipal water/wastewater asset management consulting with progressive responsibility leading programs and teams.
• Proven success implementing risk/LoS/lifecycle frameworks and translating results into prioritized capital & O&M plans.
• Hands‑on leadership with CMMS/EAM (Maximo, Infor, SAP PM, Cityworks) and integration with GIS/SCADA.
• Experience in RCM, maintenance planning/scheduling, and reliability analytics.
• Comfortable facilitating councils/boards and cross‑functional utility teams.
• Willingness to travel 20‑40% as projects require.

Benefits

• 401(k) – Eligible to participate after 3 months of service.
• Paid time off – Starts at 16 days per year, increases with service.
• Holiday pay – 9 holidays per year.
• Wellness reimbursement – 50% of qualifying items up to $250 annually (health club, exercise equipment, fitness trackers, etc.).

Salary range: $147,000–$300,000 based on experience and location.

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, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.