Project Manager (Water/Wastewater Treatment)

GHD; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Mentorship program

Job summary

GHD is seeking a dynamic Project Manager to lead water and wastewater infrastructure projects. The role will be based in the Columbia area with hybrid work options as described. You will manage project delivery, budgets, and schedules while serving as the primary client contact.

You will also participate in business development, marketing strategies, and client engagement, with opportunities to mentor staff and contribute to win strategies and pricing for new work across the Southeast Region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• PE license preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in water/wastewater planning, design and construction.
• Strong written and oral communication, leadership and mentoring capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of major water and wastewater projects, ensuring design, budget and schedule targets are met.
• Lead project teams and act as primary client contact throughout project execution.
• Drive business development, bid strategy, proposals and client engagement for new work.
• Mentor team members, recruit talent and collaborate with leaders across the Southeast Region.
• Support win strategies and pricing for new opportunities.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Leadership

Budget & Scheduling

Education

Civil or Environmental Engineering (BSc/MSc)

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.

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 are we looking for?

We’re looking to expand our Water & Wastewater team with a dynamic Project Manager who’s passionate about shaping the future of water. This position can be based out of our offices in Columbia, Hilton Head or Savannah. 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. This position also offers the chance to mentor team members, recruit top talent, and collaborate with leaders across the Southeast 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!

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.

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

• Client & Customer Management (External): Manage relationships with small clients while also helping senior colleagues manage relationships with larger key clients and customers.
• Contract Management: Deliver required outcomes by managing day-to-day relationships with contract service providers while working within an established contract management plan.
• 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 conform 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 within own engineering discipline to inform engineering work in the organization and/or of its suppliers, contractors, and consultants.
• Health, Safety, and Environment: Follow the organization's health, safety, and environment (HSE) policies, procedures, and mandatory instructions to identify and mitigate environmental risks and risks to the well-being of self and others in the workplace. Identify patterns of risky behavior within the team and take appropriate action to resolve them, escalating serious issues as appropriate.
• 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.
• Project Management: Deliver small- or medium-scale projects while working within an established program management plan.
• Request for Bid Solicitation/Proposal/Tender Response: Gather information and resources, draft and complete proposals, and fulfill all process requirements (in terms of deadlines, documentation, etc.) in response to bid solicitations, request for proposal, and request for tender to create the best chance of being awarded the contract.

What you will bring to the team:

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the planning, design and construction of water and wastewater infrastructure or treatment facilities
• Strong understanding of consulting engineering business and municipal agencies
• Business development, proposal preparation, and marketing skills a plus
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with proven ability to develop, mentor and lead professional technical staff
• The ability to prioritize, track budgets, manage project schedules and anticipate associated upcoming tasks
• Willing and able to travel to project sites and client meetings as needed (primarily day trips)

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.

About Us

Take on some of the world’s toughest challenges - with GHD supporting 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.

Our Pledge to You

At GHD, we don't just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day. That’s why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today. See where your commitment could take you. That’s the #PowerOfCommitment

Who We Are

GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents. The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It’s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.