Project Manager (Water/Wastewater)

About the role

In response to continued growth within our Water/Wastewater Treatment business, our team in Bowie, MD / Chantilly, VA is seeking an experienced Project Manager to help drive the development and expansion of our Water Business across the metro Washington, D.C. area.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and oversee the delivery of major water and wastewater treatment and infrastructure projects for our valued clients.
• Lead project teams, manage budgets and schedules, and serve as the primary client contact—ensuring excellence in every phase of project execution.
• Play a key role in business development, marketing strategies, and client engagement, with opportunities to shape win strategies and pricing for new work.
• Mentor team members, recruit top talent, and collaborate with leaders across the Southeast Region.

Requirements

• Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Maryland and/or Virginia preferred
• Minimum 10 years of experience in planning, design and construction of water and wastewater infrastructure and/or treatment facilities (at least 5 years serving clients in metro-Washington D.C. and surrounding area a plus)

Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication skills with proven ability to develop, mentor and lead professional technical staff
• Business development, proposal preparation, and marketing skills preferred; flexible and able to meet challenging deadlines
• A standout colleague with a strong client focus

Skills

• Knowledge of technology, external regulation, and industry best practices
• Ability to identify shortcomings in existing processes, systems, and procedures, and use established change management programs to address them

Benefits

• 401K - Employees are eligible to participate on the first day of the month following 3 months of service
• Paid time off – Our PTO benefit is designed to provide eligible employees with a period of rest and relaxation, sick, and personal time throughout the year. PTO starts at 16 days per year and increases with years of service
• Holiday Pay - Holiday pay is provided for eligible employees. GHD observes 9 holidays per year. Holiday pay will be based on the regular set schedule for the employee
• Wellness Benefit- Regular full-term employees are eligible to participate in the wellness reimbursement program. GHD will reimburse 50% of the cost of the following to maximum of $250.00 reimbursement annually for such items as: Health club membership fees, home exercise equipment purchases, Bicycles, Race, run & marathon entrance fees, Smoking cessation programs, Weight loss programs (i.e.—Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig), Fitbits and Fitness Tracking devices

Pay

Salary range: $103,500-$172,500 based on experience and location

Schedule

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.