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The importance of water to the health of our world can’t be overstated.
Water is essential for all living organisms to survive and thrive. The water industry must continue to build resiliency and lead from the front to preserve this most essential resource. Together with our clients, we are thinking and doing things differently to help pre-empt and prepare for what's next in the water industry. Be a part of this dynamic and committed team of diverse water specialists and drive change for your community.
You’ll be able to apply our powerful global network of skills and decades of experience to create positive water outcomes that respect nature and nurture communities.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Industrial Water Project Manager is responsible for the project management and execution of the Industrial Water projects in the Central Region but also supports Industrial Water projects in the Americas. Project Management will be executed in close coordination with the IW Market Leader, Relationship Managers, Regional Management and through strategic execution leveraging GHD’s talented resources. The Industrial Water Project Manager will ensure that GHD executes technically challenging projects on schedule and in budget.
Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:
- Assist in the development of water management and usage plans
- Plan, design, and execute industrial water projects for various industrial clients
- Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and quality assurance
- Coordinate with clients, regulatory agencies, contractors, and internal teams
- Prepare and review technical reports, proposals, and engineering documents
- Conduct work to appropriate professional standards and to the firm’s QA/QC requirements. Participates in QA/QC programs for other projects as requested by managers
- Perform schedule reviews on projects and maintain/develop schedules for design and construction of assigned projects
- Mentor junior engineers and project staff
- Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions as needed
- Prepare proposal efforts for new business
- Support business development efforts, including proposal writing and client presentations
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Bachelor's Degree where a Master's Degree is an asset
- EIT or P.E. designation is preferred but not required
Experience
- Experience enables the candidate to provide management for technical projects
- Experience of managing and directing resources to execute projects and achieve specific end results within limited timeframes
- Must have 5+ years of experience of applied knowledge in Industrial Water management. Experience in the Midwest and Northeast, including clients, is preferred
- Experience managing engineering and design of IW related projects
- Experience in preparing project scopes, schedules, and budgets for projects in collaboration with technical subject matter experts
- Experience in managing and supporting front-end process evaluations and developing IW solutions for clients. This will include treatment alternative evaluations in a FEL process, PFD, P&ID and GA development, and CAPEX and OPEX estimating. Familiarity and experience in alternative delivery including progressive design build is preferred
- Must have demonstrated experience as a technical writer and communicates well
- Must be able to work on multiple assignments simultaneously; and have strong organizational, problem solving, communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
- Must be able to manage projects with multiple private sector clients
- Must have a track record working on and as a Project Coordinator or Project Manager
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
SALARY RANGE
- Salary Range: $100,000.00 - $125,000.00 based on experience and location.
As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
Take on some of the world’s toughest challenges - with GHD supporting you every step of the way. We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact. See where your commitment could take you with GHD.
OUR PLEDGE TO YOU
At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day. That’s why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today. See where your commitment could take you.
WHO WE ARE
GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.
The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It’s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.
INTRODUCTION
The importance of water to the health of our world can’t be overstated.
Water is essential for all living organisms to survive and thrive. The water industry must continue to build resiliency and lead from the front to preserve this most essential resource. Together with our clients, we are thinking and doing things differently to help pre-empt and prepare for what's next in the water industry. Be a part of this dynamic and committed team of diverse water specialists and drive change for your community.
You’ll be able to apply our powerful global network of skills and decades of experience to create positive water outcomes that respect nature and nurture communities.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Industrial Water Project Manager is responsible for the project management and execution of the Industrial Water projects in the Central Region but also supports Industrial Water projects in the Americas. Project Management will be executed in close coordination with the IW Market Leader, Relationship Managers, Regional Management and through strategic execution leveraging GHD’s talented resources. The Industrial Water Project Manager will ensure that GHD executes technically challenging projects on schedule and in budget.
Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:
- Assist in the development of water management and usage plans
- Plan, design, and execute industrial water projects for various industrial clients
- Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and quality assurance
- Coordinate with clients, regulatory agencies, contractors, and internal teams
- Prepare and review technical reports, proposals, and engineering documents
- Conduct work to appropriate professional standards and to the firm’s QA/QC requirements. Participates in QA/QC programs for other projects as requested by managers
- Perform schedule reviews on projects and maintain/develop schedules for design and construction of assigned projects
- Mentor junior engineers and project staff
- Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions as needed
- Prepare proposal efforts for new business
- Support business development efforts, including proposal writing and client presentations
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Bachelor's Degree where a Master's Degree is an asset
- EIT or P.E. designation is preferred but not required
Experience
- Experience enables the candidate to provide management for technical projects
- Experience of managing and directing resources to execute projects and achieve specific end results within limited timeframes
- Must have 5+ years of experience of applied knowledge in Industrial Water management. Experience in the Midwest and Northeast, including clients, is preferred
- Experience managing engineering and design of IW related projects
- Experience in preparing project scopes, schedules, and budgets for projects in collaboration with technical subject matter experts
- Experience in managing and supporting front-end process evaluations and developing IW solutions for clients. This will include treatment alternative evaluations in a FEL process, PFD, P&ID and GA development, and CAPEX and OPEX estimating. Familiarity and experience in alternative delivery including progressive design build is preferred
- Must have demonstrated experience as a technical writer and communicates well
- Must be able to work on multiple assignments simultaneously; and have strong organizational, problem solving, communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
- Must be able to manage projects with multiple private sector clients
- Must have a track record working on and as a Project Coordinator or Project Manager
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
SALARY RANGE
- Salary Range: $100,000.00 - $125,000.00 based on experience and location.
As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
Take on some of the world’s toughest challenges - with GHD supporting you every step of the way. We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact. See where your commitment could take you with GHD.
OUR PLEDGE TO YOU
At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day. That’s why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today. See where your commitment could take you.
WHO WE ARE
GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.
The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It’s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.
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Frame your credentials for specialty occupation review
Engineering Project Manager roles at GHD typically require a degree in civil, environmental, or a closely related engineering discipline. Make sure your credentials evaluation matches the specific field your target role falls under, not just engineering broadly.
Target GHD's infrastructure and environmental divisions
GHD's U.S. project pipeline is heavily weighted toward water, transportation, and environmental work. Positioning your experience around those sectors, rather than general project management, makes you a stronger candidate for the roles most likely to move through sponsorship.
Clarify sponsorship intent before the offer stage
Consulting firms like GHD often route sponsorship decisions through HR and legal teams separately from the hiring manager. Ask directly during the final interview round which visa types the team has filed for this role, so you're not surprised after an offer is extended.
Understand the PERM timeline for EB-2 and EB-3 paths
GHD sponsors both EB-2 and EB-3 Green Cards for engineering roles, but PERM labor certification typically adds 12 to 24 months before an I-140 can be filed. Factor that into your planning if you're also managing H-1B status expiration or OPT end dates.
Use Migrate Mate to filter open GHD roles by visa type
GHD posts Engineering Project Manager openings across multiple U.S. regions at different times of year. Search Migrate Mate to filter active GHD roles by the visa types they sponsor, so you're only applying to positions that match your work authorization needs.
Align your TN eligibility if you hold a Canadian or Mexican engineering degree
GHD sponsors TN visas for qualifying candidates, and engineers are explicitly listed as a TN-eligible profession. Confirm your specific degree title and discipline map cleanly to the DOL's TN engineer category before citing TN as your sponsorship preference in interviews.
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Does GHD sponsor H-1B visas for Engineering Project Managers?
GHD has sponsored work visas for Engineering Project Manager roles, though the H-1B is subject to the annual USCIS lottery, which runs each April for an October 1 start date. If you're already in H-1B status through another employer, a transfer to GHD avoids the lottery entirely. GHD also sponsors F-1 OPT and CPT, TN, and J-1 authorizations for qualifying candidates.
How do I apply for Engineering Project Manager jobs at GHD?
GHD posts openings directly on its careers site and through job boards, but roles are spread across regions and close quickly. The most efficient approach is to use Migrate Mate, which aggregates GHD's Engineering Project Manager openings and filters them by visa sponsorship type, so you can identify the roles that match your work authorization before applying.
Which visa types does GHD commonly use for Engineering Project Manager roles?
GHD sponsors a range of visa types for engineering roles, including F-1 OPT and CPT for recent graduates, TN for Canadian and Mexican nationals with qualifying engineering degrees, J-1 for exchange visitors, and employer-sponsored Green Card pathways including EB-2 and EB-3 for longer-term hires. The right path depends on your nationality, degree, and where you are in your career.
What qualifications does GHD expect for Engineering Project Manager positions?
GHD's Engineering Project Manager roles generally require a bachelor's degree or higher in civil, environmental, mechanical, or a related engineering discipline, along with meaningful project delivery experience in consulting or infrastructure sectors. A Professional Engineer license strengthens your candidacy, particularly for roles involving client-facing deliverables or U.S. regulatory compliance, which are common in GHD's water and environmental practice areas.
How long does the visa sponsorship process typically take at a firm like GHD?
Timeline depends heavily on visa type. TN and H-1B transfers can move in a matter of weeks. A new H-1B cap-subject petition requires winning the April lottery and waiting until October 1 for work authorization. EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card sponsorship through PERM typically takes two to four years from filing to approval, not counting visa backlog wait times for nationals of high-demand countries.
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