Asset Management, Senior Advisor - Water (US)

GHD; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD is seeking an Asset Management, Team Lead - Water to drive municipal water and wastewater asset management practices. You will lead teams to align projects with ISO 55000 standards, mentor staff, and develop strategic innovative methodologies. Representing GHD at industry forums, you'll contribute to shaping future water infrastructure while enjoying a hybrid work model that enhances collaboration and flexibility, based in various US locations.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading multi-disciplinary teams in asset management.
• Strong background in municipal water and wastewater management.
• Familiarity with ISO 55000 principles and AWWA utility management standards.

Responsibilities

• Set the strategy for municipal water and wastewater asset management.
• Lead programs aligned with asset management lifecycle and performance management.
• Grow and mentor project teams in asset management competencies.

Skills

Leadership in Client & Project Leadership

Asset Management Lifecycle

Risk Management

Condition/RUL Modeling

Data Governance

Tools

IBM Maximo

Infor

SAP

Cityworks

Job description

Overview

To solve complex challenges, you need to challenge the status-quo. At GHD Advisory we are invested in creating sustainable commercial outcomes with clients driving change in water, energy and urbanization. Join a team committed to solving complex challenges across the value chain, from capital deployment to asset management, enabling resilience, growth and sustainability. Together, we’ll help create a future for generations to come.

Who are we looking for?

GHD is seeking an Asset Management, Team Lead - Water (US) to grow and deliver our municipal water and wastewater asset management practice. In this pivotal role, you will set the strategy, win work, and lead multi-disciplinary teams delivering programs that align with ISO 55000 principles, AWWA utility management/AM standards, and US best practices (EPA).

As a leader in Client & Project Leadership, you’ll serve as the account and engagement lead for city, county, and regional utilities—shaping roadmaps for levels of service, risk, lifecycle and cost optimization, and capital program alignment. You’ll direct programs across the asset management lifecycle, including asset data and criticality, condition/RUL modeling, risk registers, O&M/RCM optimization, CIP prioritization, resilience and climate adaptation, and performance management. You’ll also oversee CMMS/EAM delivery (IBM Maximo, Infor, SAP, Cityworks), guiding requirements, configuration, data governance, and change management.

In Practice Building, you’ll grow a high-performing team and mentor project managers and analysts in IAM/GFMAM competencies and ISO-aligned delivery methods. You’ll develop playbooks and methodologies for risk-based decision making, lifecycle costing, and reliability strategies.

On the Business Development front, you’ll own pipeline creation and capture—leading positioning, solutioning, scoping, pricing, and proposal development for municipal asset management, O&M optimization, and digital water pursuits. You’ll represent GHD at industry forums such as AWWA, WEF, and IAM, and author thought leadership that shapes the future of water infrastructure.

Our Hybrid Work Model: Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in the office three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment. This position can be based in most US based locations.