Asset Management, Senior Advisor - Water (US)

GHD; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD is looking for an Asset Management, Team Lead - Water in Washington, D.C. This position involves leading municipal water and wastewater asset management practices, overseeing project teams, and optimizing lifecycle management. You will mentor project managers while shaping business development strategies. GHD promotes a dynamic hybrid work model, allowing flexibility in the workplace. This role can be based in various locations across the U.S.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in asset management lifecycle and utility management standards.
• Strong leadership skills with ability to mentor and grow teams.
• Experience in business development and proposal development.

Responsibilities

• Set strategy for municipal water and wastewater management practices.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams in asset management programs.
• Oversee delivery of CMMS/EAM and guide project management.

Skills

Client & Project Leadership

Asset Management Lifecycle Optimization

Team Leadership

Risk Management

Data Governance

Change Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

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.