Asset Retirement Project Lead

GHD; Rosemont (IL); On-site; USD 160,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD is seeking an Asset Retirement Project Lead to join the Property & Buildings team, based out of Houston, TX, Baton Rouge, LA, and Chicago, IL. The role requires a senior professional with strong regulatory knowledge, team leadership, and a track record of delivering complex asset retirement projects within a growing global engineering and environmental services company.

The successful candidate will refine market strategies, develop new client relationships, manage project risk, and mentor a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 10–15 years of wide and deep experience providing expert competence.
• Experience leading asset retirement projects and coordinating with clients, regulators and teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Business Group Leader in refining and enhancing asset transition strategy for Asset Retirement.
• Develop and grow new clients in the Properties and Buildings Market.
• Build and manage a strong Asset Transition team to support workload growth.
• Lead large project teams and coordinate cross‑functional activities to deliver project outcomes.
• Manage risks, issues, dependencies and constraints; escalate when needed.
• Drive benefits realization through baseline assessments and post‑implementation analyses.
• Foster a culture of innovation and collaboration across business units.
• Communicate strategy and plan to the team and align with the organization’s mission and values.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Job Description

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!

Who are we looking for?

GHD has an opportunity for an Asset Retirement Project Lead to join our growing Property & Buildings team, based out of Houston, TX, Baton Rouge, LA, and Chicago, IL. If you are a self-motivated professional with excellent technical skills, federal/state/local environmental regulatory and H&S standard knowledge, team building skills, and existing relationships with clients, prospects, and regulators then this is a great opportunity to explore! In an ever-changing world, it requires creativity and innovation to stay ahead. We're seeking the curious, those who are stimulated by fresh thinking and a desire to shape our communities in new, positive ways. As part of a truly global team, working on complex and rewarding projects, you'll be at the forefront of driving change. See what the power of commitment can do for you. 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.

Responsibilities

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Assist the Business Group Leader in the refinement and enhancement of the US Central Asset Transition Market Strategy as it relates to Asset Retirement.
• Assist in the successful development of new clients for GHD in the Properties and Buildings Market.
• Assist with the development of an opportunity pipeline in potential Asset Transition projects.
• Build and manage a strong and balanced Asset Transition team to align with the US Central Asset Transition Strategy to support the workload as it grows over time.
• Positive client and colleague feedback (including functional reporting relationships) on collaboration and \"One GHD\" activities.
• Specific qualitative nuances and goals tracked to individual personal development objectives.
• Portfolio Management: Plan and manage the delivery of projects within an area of professional expertise, using an appropriate project management methodology to give assurance that intended outcomes are achieved.
• Project Team Management: Lead large project teams (or multiple small- to medium-sized teams); define the project vision, communicate the necessary outcomes, and provide guidance to achieve these outcomes; coordinate team actions across project activities; coordinate the flow of additional team members on and off the team, as needed; and build the capability of the team through training, coaching, and mentoring.
• Project Risk and Issue Management: Manage identification of risks, issues, dependencies, and constraints associated with the project, escalating these matters where appropriate. Where necessary, develop, agree on, and implement solutions to overcome these concerns.
• Project Benefit Realization: Deliver baseline assessments and post-implementation analyses to evaluate and track the realization of business benefits.
• Culture of Innovation: Drive a culture of innovation by creating multistakeholder solutions that boost creativity, innovation, and collaboration across business units, such as idea generation platforms, jam sessions, and hackathons.
• Leadership and Direction: Communicate the actions needed to implement the function's strategy and business plan within the team; explain the relationship to the broader organization's mission, vision, and values; motivate people to commit to these and to do extraordinary things to achieve local business goals.
• Personal Capability Building: Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an in-depth understanding of technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
• Stakeholder Management: Develop and implement stakeholder engagement plans for projects to identify relevant stakeholders, to develop positive stakeholder relationships, and to ensure that each stakeholder has an appropriate share of voice.
• Project Scope Definition: Plan and lead the delivery of a range of information gathering, analysis, and stakeholder consultation activities and specify, negotiate, and agree on project deliverables.

Education

Bachelor's degree Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field

Experience

General Experience: Wide and deep experience providing expert competence (Over 10 years to 15 years)

Salary

$160,000.00 - $175,000.00, varies based on experience and location

Why GHD

Take on some of the world's toughest challenges - with everyone at GHD backing you every step of the way. We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact. See where your commitment could take you with GHD.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.