Project Manager – Business Analyst

GHD; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Paid time off

Job summary

GHD is seeking a versatile Project Manager – Business Analyst to optimize delivery across our Western Region infrastructure portfolio. You will bridge engineering operations, corporate finance, and client groups to analyze spend projections, develop portions of proposals, and support CRM marketing systems.

This hybrid role can be based in CA, AZ, or WA, with in-office three days per week to collaborate and drive project controls across multiple time zones.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional experience in business analysis or project management within civil engineering, architecture, or construction management industries.
• Proficiency in writing cohesive business proposals and presenting financial data to technical staff.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required; advanced skills are a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Financial Analysis: monitor and analyze project spend projections, budget variances, profitability metrics, and resource allocation.
• Cost Estimate Quality Control: review draft cost estimates for errors and consistency.
• System Integration: interface with CRM marketing systems.
• Proposal Writing: author, coordinate, and edit technical and commercial sections of proposals.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: partner with internal engineering teams and client groups.
• Project Controls: manage schedules, track deliverables, and document KPIs.

Skills

Business Analysis

Project Management

Excel (Advanced)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

BST

Salesforce

Job description

Job Description

Bring your curiosity and determination to make a positive impact on the future of the environment, and we’ll help you go all the way. Join our team of globally connected specialists to help solve complex transport challenges and experience groundbreaking projects from idea to delivery, and beyond.

Job Description

Bring your curiosity and determination to make a positive impact on the future of the environment, and we’ll help you go all the way. Join our team of globally connected specialists to help solve complex transport challenges and experience groundbreaking projects from idea to delivery, and beyond.

Our pledge to you.

Join GHD.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a versatile Project Manager – Business Analyst combination to optimize project delivery across our Western Region infrastructure portfolio. In this role, you will bridge the gap between engineering operations, corporate finance, and client groups. You will analyze project spend projections, develop portions of proposals and work with internal marketing systems and review construction cost estimates.The role includes supporting and managing projects including supporting teams with internal accounting systems.

This position can be based in any of our offices in CA, AZ or WA

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Analysis: Monitor and analyze project spend projections, budget variances, profitability metrics, and resource allocation across multiple public works contracts.
• Cost Estimate Quality Control: Review draft cost estimates for errors and consistency.
• System Integration: Interface with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) marketing systems.
• Proposal Writing: Author, coordinate, and edit technical and commercial sections of proposals for local, state, and federal clients.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner closely with internal engineering teams, project managers, and external client groups to align business operations with project goals.
• Project Controls: Manage schedules, track deliverables, and document key progress indicators for infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of professional experience in business analysis or project management within civil engineering, architecture, or construction management industries.
• Professional comfort level working in varying roles, projects and teams.Typical project teams work across multiple time zones.
• Hands-on experience with project accounting and CRM platforms software such as BST and Salesforce, respectively.
• Strong capability to write cohesive business proposals and present complex financial data to technical staff.
• : Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required; advanced Excel skills (e.g.,financial modeling, advanced formulas, Power Query, Macros, or VBA are a strong plus.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Engineering or a closely related quantitative field.

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.

Salary Range: $85,000- $143,000 based on location and experience

Benefits

• 401K - Employees are eligible to participate on the first day of the month following 3 months of service
• Paid time off – Our PTO benefit is designed to provide eligible employees with a period of rest and relaxation, sick, and personal time throughout the year. PTO starts at 16 days per year and increases with years of service