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 truly 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 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 it with the broader organization’s mission and motivating the team.
• Develop personal capabilities through training, coaching, and ongoing education, including maintaining external professional accreditation.
• Develop and implement stakeholder engagement plans to ensure positive relationships and appropriate 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).
• Federal, state, and local environmental regulatory and H&S standard knowledge.
• Strong team-building skills and existing relationships with clients, prospects, and regulators.

Pay

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

Why join GHD

Take on some of the world’s toughest challenges with the support of a global team. GHD empowers you to control 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.