Project Manager (Linear Infrastructure - Water)

About the role

The US East Water business of GHD is on an exciting growth trajectory and is seeking a dynamic Project Manager to join their team in Chantilly, VA. This role involves leading multi-disciplinary teams through the planning, design, and construction of critical water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects across the DC Metro Area.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary teams through the planning, design, and construction of critical water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects across the DC Metro Area.
• Drive project success from concept through completion—overseeing planning studies, permitting efforts, detailed design, and construction engineering activities.
• Prepare and review technical deliverables such as reports, specifications, plans, and cost estimates, ensuring all work meets rigorous state and federal regulatory standards.
• Manage project budgets and schedules, perform design calculations and alternative analyses, and troubleshoot system operations to deliver practical, high-quality solutions for our clients.
• Support proposal development, engage in marketing initiatives, and help identify new opportunities within the DC Metro water and wastewater market.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment by mentoring junior staff, promoting knowledge sharing, and championing professional development.
• Shape infrastructure projects and influence the continued growth and success of our regional practice.

Requirements

• Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Virginia (in Maryland and/or Washington DC is a plus).
• At least 10-12 years of municipal water and wastewater experience including experience in Virginia and Maryland.
• Experience in water and wastewater planning, design, permitting, and construction (water distribution systems, booster pump stations, wastewater collection systems, pump stations and force mains).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with proven ability to develop, mentor, and lead professional technical staff.
• Stormwater system design and permitting is a plus.

Qualifications

• Multicultural organization that encourages individual achievement and recognizes the strength of a diverse workforce.
• Equal opportunity employer.

Skills

• Project Management
• Client & Customer Management
• Engineering Solutions Design
• Engineering Standards Specification
• Health, Safety, and Environment
• Personal Capability Building
• Request for Bid Solicitation/Proposal/Tender Response

Benefits

As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job description.

Schedule

Details on schedule are not specified in the job description.