Water Treatment Plant Project Manager

About the role

GHD is looking for a hands-on leader to run day-to-day operations at a 24/7 water treatment facility in Questa, New Mexico.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the plant's operations team across 24/7, two-shift coverage
• Oversee the compliance team and ensure the facility consistently meets discharge and regulatory requirements
• Run the operation like a project — schedule, budget, resourcing, and performance all on you
• Lead commissioning activities and troubleshoot process and equipment issues as they arise
• Own day-to-day performance of chemical treatment processes, including coagulation, lime softening, chemical precipitation, clarification, and filtration
• Build and mentor a strong, accountable team culture — this role needs a genuine team player, not just a boss
• Partner with client and project leadership to keep the site running safely, compliantly, and efficiently

Requirements

• 10–15+ years of experience in water/wastewater treatment operations
• Strong working knowledge of chemical water treatment processes — coagulation, lime softening, chemical precipitation, clarification, and filtration
• Proven experience managing people and managing projects — you can run a team and a P&L-style operation at once
• Commissioning experience on treatment facilities
• Strong troubleshooting instincts — process, mechanical, and people problems alike
• A genuine passion for water treatment and doing the work right
• Operator's license strongly preferred
• PE preferred, not required
• OSHA 30 or similar safety certification a plus

Qualifications

• Team-first mindset with the leadership presence to run a 24/7 operation

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: $94,000.00 - $156,750.00, varies based on experience and location.

Schedule

As a hands-on leader for a 24/7 water treatment facility in Questa, New Mexico.