Asset Retirement Project Lead

About the role

GHD has an opportunity for an Asset Retirement Project Lead to join our growing Property & Buildings team, based out of Houston, TX, Baton Rouge, LA, and Chicago, IL. We’re seeking a self-motivated professional with excellent technical skills, federal/state/local environmental regulatory and H&S standard knowledge, team-building skills, and existing relationships with clients, prospects, and regulators. As part of a global team, you’ll work on complex and rewarding projects at the forefront of driving change to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Business Group Leader in refining and enhancing the US Central Asset Transition Market Strategy as it relates to Asset Retirement.
• Assist in the successful development of new clients for GHD in the Properties and Buildings Market.
• Build and manage an opportunity pipeline for potential Asset Transition projects.
• Build and manage a strong and balanced Asset Transition team aligned with the US Central Asset Transition Strategy.
• Ensure positive client and colleague feedback on collaboration and “One GHD” activities.
• Track qualitative nuances and goals tied to personal development objectives.
• Plan and manage project delivery within an area of professional expertise using appropriate project management methodologies.
• Lead large project teams (or multiple small- to medium-sized teams), define project vision, and communicate outcomes.
• Coordinate team actions, manage team member flow, and build team capability through training, coaching, and mentoring.
• Manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and constraints; develop and implement solutions as needed.
• Deliver baseline assessments and post-implementation analyses to evaluate and track business benefit realization.
• Drive a culture of innovation through multistakeholder solutions, idea generation platforms, and collaborative initiatives.
• Communicate the function’s strategy and business plan, aligning team actions with the broader organization’s mission and values.
• Develop personal capabilities through training, coaching, and ongoing education, including maintaining external professional accreditation.
• Develop and implement stakeholder engagement plans to foster positive relationships and ensure stakeholder voice.
• Plan and lead information gathering, analysis, and stakeholder consultation to define and agree on project deliverables.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Wide and deep experience providing expert competence (10–15 years).

Pay

$160,000.00 – $175,000.00, varies based on experience and location.

Benefits

GHD empowers you to take control of your career, find innovative solutions, and create a lasting impact. As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. 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.