Project Manager (Water/Wastewater Treatment)

GHD; Bowie (MD); Hybrid; USD 112,800 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

PTO

Holiday pay

Wellness allowance

Job summary

GHD in Bowie, MD is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the DC metro area. You’ll manage scope, budgets, and schedules, supervise project teams, and serve as the primary client contact to ensure excellence in delivery.

You’ll also contribute to business development, pricing strategy, and mentoring of staff, while collaborating with regional leaders to grow the Water Business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• PE license in MD or VA preferred.
• 10+ years in planning, design, and construction of water/wastewater infrastructure.
• Strong written and oral communication; ability to mentor and lead.
• Business development and proposal/marketing skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of water and wastewater projects, managing budgets and schedules.
• Mentor team members and recruit top talent.
• Engage in business development, pricing strategy and client engagement.
• Serve as primary client contact to ensure excellence in execution.
• Collaborate with regional leaders to grow the Water Business.

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.

Together with our clients, we are thinking and doing things differently to help pre-empt and prepare for what's next. Be a part of this dynamic and committed team of diverse water specialists and drive change for your community.

You’ll be able to apply our powerful global network of skills and decades of experience to create positive water outcomes that respect nature and nurture communities.

Who We Are Looking For

In response to continued growth within our Water/Wastewater Treatment business, our team in Bowie, MD is seeking an experienced Project Manager to help drive the development and expansion of our Water Business across the metro Washington, D.C. area.

In this role, you’ll provide technical leadership and oversee the delivery of major water and wastewater treatment and infrastructure projects for our valued clients. You’ll lead project teams, manage budgets and schedules, and serve as the primary client contact—ensuring excellence in every phase of project execution.

Beyond project delivery, you’ll play a key role in business development, marketing strategies, and client engagement, with opportunities to shape win strategies and pricing for new work.

We also expect you to mentor team members, recruit top talent, and collaborate with leaders across the Region. If you’re passionate about innovative water solutions, thrive in a leadership role, and want to make an impact on critical infrastructure projects, we’d love to have you on our team!

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Engineering Solutions Design: Design engineering solutions and the associated validation process to enable the realization of a design brief that conforms to organizational and/or regulatory standards.
• Engineering Standards Specification: Contribute to the analysis of information, the drafting of engineering standards and specifications, and the evaluation of the effectiveness of those standards.
• Project Management: Deliver small- or medium‑scale projects while working within an established program management plan.
• Process Design Engineering: Analyze information and specify the methods and process steps, as well as the plant, machinery, and equipment, required to design and continuously improve processes and process systems.
• Contract Management: Deliver required outcomes by managing day‑to‑day relationships with contract service providers while working within an established contract management plan.
• Product and Solution Development: Define and deliver products and services that meet customer needs by selecting the best possible approaches available within established systems.
• Knowledge Management System: Work within established knowledge management systems to deliver preset outcomes for an area of responsibility.
• Personal Capability Building: Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities and formal and informal training and coaching; maintain an in‑depth understanding of technology, external regulation, and industry best practices.
• Engineering Inspections: Carry out inspections to evaluate the quality of engineering works and/or the integrity of existing installations or structures, and specify the remedial works needed to ensure conformance with specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Improvement/Innovation: Identify shortcomings in existing processes, systems, and procedures, and use established change‑management programs to address them.
• Client & Customer Management (External): Manage relationships with small clients while also helping senior colleagues manage relationships with larger key clients and customers.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's and/or Master’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Maryland and/or Virginia preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in planning, design and construction of water and wastewater infrastructure and/or treatment facilities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with proven ability to develop, mentor and lead professional technical staff.
• Business development, proposal preparation, and marketing skills preferred; flexible and able to meet challenging deadlines.
• A standout colleague with a strong client focus.

Benefits

• 401(k) – Employees are eligible to participate on the first day of the month following 3 months of service.
• Paid time off – PTO starts at 16 days per year and increases with years of service.
• Holiday pay – Holiday pay is provided for eligible employees. GHD observes 9 holidays per year.
• Wellness Benefit – GHD will reimburse 50% of the cost of fitness‑related items up to $250.00 annually.

Salary range: $112,800–$188,000 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.