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Job Description There's no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we're committed to helping you do exactly that. Who are we looking for? GHD has an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Water Project Manager to manage key client projects for our growing Midwest Water Group in Detroit, MI! In an ever changing world, it requires creativity and innovation to stay ahead. We're seeking the curious, those who are stimulated by fresh thinking and a desire to shape our communities in new, positive ways. As part of a truly global team, working on complex and rewarding projects, you'll be at the forefront of driving change. See what the power of commitment can do for you. Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world, we live in. Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners, and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it. Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in: Working with clients as their trusted partner and utilizing your design and work experience with large utilities and/or municipalities in the Detroit area. Having the business acumen to initiate, develop, and foster relationships that lead to new business. Collaborating with Water Market Leaders and Business Group Leaders to develop business strategies and initiatives to grow the Water business. Effectively using written communication with the ability to draft reports, proposals, and technical documentation for clients, regulatory agencies, and internal teams. Utilizing verbal communication skills to convey complex technical information to clients, stakeholders, and team members. Applying presentation skills to deliver compelling presentations during client meetings, public hearings, and conferences. Working independently as an individual and have the personality to mentor junior staff. Consistently manage and deliver complex water resource projects with large budgets. Communicating professionally with people during client-facing and internal meetings, project team meetings, and interactions with regulatory agencies. Applying leadership skills to organize and lead a team of professionals to deliver professional design services for complex linear utility infrastructure projects. Having the professional design experience to prepare a project understanding and project approach that is consistent with the client's vision for their project. Leading proposal development and contract negotiation to win targeted pursuits. Communicating and working with contractors to problem-solve design challenges in the field during construction. Utilize active listening skills to hear a client's current, and future needs, and provide good client care. Using design experience to analyze and understand water resource software output. What you will bring to the team: 15 years of experience in water resource engineering design 10 years of project management of water resources projects (linear or treatment) 5 years of experience with design software, such as but not limited to, AutoCAD, hydraulic modeling software for open flow, hydraulic modeling for pipe under pressure, Microsoft Excel to design sanitary and storm sewers, and hydraulic modeling. A Professional Engineer's license is preferable but not required at this point. Why GHD Take on some of the world's toughest challenges - with everyone at GHD backing 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. 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
