Project Manager (Water) - NYC Metro

GHD; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 141,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

GHD in the United States is seeking a Project Manager to lead water and wastewater projects across New York City and surrounding areas, guiding investigations, design development and project execution for treatment, distribution and collection systems within the NYC Metro market.

The role emphasizes leadership of multi-disciplinary teams, feasibility studies, standards, and client relations, with a hybrid work model and a salary range of $141,000 to $235,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering or closely related field.
• PE license in NY or ability to acquire it.
• At least 10 years of relevant water engineering experience.
• Knowledge of water regulations including wastewater treatment and conveyance, surface water treatment, lead and copper and disinfection byproduct rules.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work in a team or independently.
• Willing and able to travel to project sites and client meetings as needed.

Responsibilities

• Needs Assessment: identify issues, stakeholders, and barriers.
• Improvement/Innovation: propose and implement improvements within projects.
• Engineering Solutions Design: develop design briefs and validation processes.
• Engineering Standards Specification: draft standards and evaluate quality.
• Knowledge Management: create best practices and share knowledge.
• Technical Developments Recommendation: advise on advanced technical developments.
• Professional Supervision: supervise professionals and develop staff.
• Feasibility Studies: conduct cost-benefit analyses on changes.
• Project Management: manage a portfolio of projects and report to seniors.
• Client & Customer Management: manage important client relationships.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license in NY

Job description

Job Description

The importance of water to the health of our world can’t be overstated. As the frequency and intensity of floods, droughts and storms increases, the water industry must continue to build resiliency and lead from the front.

Who are we looking for?

Our US East Water business is growing and we’re excited to expand our footprint into the NYC Metro region! We’re seeking a Project Manager to help lead this strategic growth and support high-impact water initiatives across New York City and surrounding areas. In this pivotal role, you’ll drive investigations, design development, and project execution for water and wastewater treatment, distribution, and collection systems, with a strong focus on the NYC Metro market.

You’ll play a key role in shaping our Water business in one of the nation’s most dynamic urban environments. As Project Manager, you’ll oversee multi-disciplinary treatment facility designs, conduct alternatives analyses and economic evaluations, and manage collection and distribution projects—including linear and pumping systems. You’ll also lead treatability studies such as bench testing and pilot plant evaluations and contribute to financial and operational reviews. Your leadership will extend to managing team performance, utilization, and engagement, while mentoring emerging professionals and collaborating with senior business leaders to drive positive outcomes.

Position Overview

• Needs Assessment: Uncover emerging issues or needs, identifying potential causes, barriers, and key stakeholders, as well as related issues.
• Improvement/Innovation: Identify shortcomings in existing business practices, then suggest and implement improvements while developing and delivering projects or a work stream within the organization's change management program. Involves working with guidance from senior colleagues.
• Engineering Solutions Design: Design engineering solutions and the associated validation process to enable the realization of a design brief (for example, in terms of functionality, performance, aesthetics, and cost) that conforms to organizational and/or regulatory standards.
• Engineering Standards Specification: Analyze information, draft engineering standards and specifications, and evaluate the effectiveness of those standards within own engineering discipline to ensure work of the required quality is delivered and to inform engineering work in the organization and/or of its suppliers, contractors, and consultants.
• Knowledge Management: Develop policies and processes, create best practices, set up case studies, and deliver internal knowledge-sharing sessions to capture and share knowledge among colleagues on project/program outcomes and innovative practices in a particular area of expertise and to support the practice.
• Technical Developments Recommendation: Discuss and recommend more complex or innovative technical developments to improve the quality of the website/portal/application software and supporting infrastructure to better meet users’ needs.
• Professional Supervision: Lead and oversee the provision of professional supervision to ensure that there is effective professional supervision that supports practitioners' professional development and embeds reflective practice.
• Feasibility Studies: Conduct complex feasibility studies from a technological and organizational perspective and document findings to complete cost-benefit analysis on implementing changes to business processes, products, or business unit structure.
• Project Management: Manage a portfolio of projects while reporting to senior colleagues.
• Client & Customer Management (External): Manage important client relationships with guidance from senior colleagues, or oversee relationship management with a group of more transactional clients and customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Civil, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering or closely related field
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in NY or ability to acquire it
• At least 10 years of relevant water engineering experience
• Working experience with NYCDEP on design / construction projects is a plus
• Knowledge of water regulations including wastewater treatment and conveyance, surface water treatment, lead and copper and disinfection byproduct rules
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work both within a team and independently
• Willing and able to travel to project sites and client meetings as needed

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.

Salary Range: $141,000 - $235,000 based on experience and location.

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, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.