Program Manager, Water - USA

GHD; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD is seeking a Program Manager for Water in Washington, D.C. This role involves overseeing water programs across North America and contributing to the growth of the water practice. The ideal candidate must have over 20 years of experience managing large-scale programs with budgets exceeding $100M and possess strong communication and negotiation skills. The position supports a hybrid work model, blending in-office and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• 20+ years’ experience with major programs across North America with Capital Budgets exceeding $100 M USD.
• Experience in developing program scopes, schedules, and budgets including project controls.
• Ability to manage relationships with multiple public clients at senior leadership levels.

Responsibilities

• Oversee existing programs across North America.
• Engage with clients to develop their program management needs.
• Develop company tools to support the practice.
• Coordinate with PMO and Engineering Design Office to support program growth.

Skills

Program Management

Client Engagement

Project Controls Tools

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Education

Engineering degree in Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical or Construction

PMI certification

PMP certification

CMAA qualified

Professional Engineering qualification

Job description

Program Manager, Water

GHD is seeking applicants for a Program Manager, Water in the US. Location is flexible across North America and can be located near any of our major offices. The individual would develop and grow the Program Management Practice for our business in Canada and the USA and be a key leader contributing to the growth of the overall water practice.

Desired areas of expertise include expert level program management development capability, client engagement and co‑creation of programs, development of project controls tools and systems. It is essential the Program Manager Leader engages across the enterprise to bring together capabilities from other market verticals and geographic centers.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing existing programs across North America
• Developing company tools and systems to support the practice
• Developing future program managers through deployment into existing programs across the company
• Engaging with clients to develop their program management needs
• Developing strategies to secure program management assignments for the Company
• Engaging with partners, sub consultants as necessary following Winning Work principles
• Serve as required as the initial Program Manager and build in succession plans
• Work in coordination and collaboration with the Water Market Leaders, Business Group Leaders and other stakeholders across the organization developing new business
• Work in coordination with PMO and Engineering Design Office to develop procedures and skills to support program growth
• Representing GHD at key professional association events
• Build the Program Management Bench

Qualifications

• Must have 20+ years’ experience with major programs across North America with Capital Budgets exceeding $100 M USD
• Acted in the capacity of Program Manager for municipal water clients
• Experience in developing program scopes, schedules and budgets including establishment of project controls, quality plans and other critical program management components
• Experience developing earned value project tracking and implementation tools
• Ability to collaborate across the business and integrate Advisory and Digital capabilities
• Able to work in a matrix structure and across geographies
• Must be able to work on multiple assignments simultaneously; and have strong organizational, problem solving, communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Strong commercial acumen with regards to contract negotiation and agreement
• Must be able to manage relationships with multiple public clients at senior leadership levels

Additional Requirements

• Engineering degree in Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical or Construction
• PMI certification
• PMP certification
• CMAA qualified
• Professional Engineering qualification a plus

Hybrid Work Model

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.