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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.

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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GHD delivers infrastructure, environment, and construction consulting globally. Framing your software engineering leadership experience around large-scale project delivery, digital transformation, or asset management systems signals direct relevance to the roles they actually hire for.
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Software Engineering Manager openings at GHD are often tied to specific service lines. Filtering by digital infrastructure or technology consulting practices when browsing roles increases your chances of landing in a team where engineering leadership headcount is actively growing.
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If GHD offers Green Card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, expect 12 to 24 months before an I-140 petition is filed. Discuss sponsorship intent early in negotiations so the timeline aligns with your current status and any OPT or grace period deadlines.
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USCIS specialty occupation petitions for managerial roles require evidence that the position demands at minimum a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Gather documentation showing your team's technical scope, not just headcount, to support the employer's I-129 filing.
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Does GHD sponsor H-1B visas for Software Engineering Managers?
GHD's sponsorship activity for Software Engineering Manager roles is focused on employment-based pathways including EB-2 and EB-3 Green Cards rather than H-1B transfers. If you're currently on F-1 OPT, TN status, or a J-1, those categories are also within their documented sponsorship scope. Confirm the specific visa pathway with GHD's recruitment team during the offer stage, as sponsorship decisions are made role by role.
How do I apply for Software Engineering Manager jobs at GHD?
Applications go through GHD's careers portal, where roles are listed by region and practice area. For the most direct path to sponsorship-eligible openings, browse GHD's Software Engineering Manager listings on Migrate Mate, which filters specifically for positions where visa sponsorship is available. Tailor your application to GHD's consulting context by emphasizing technical delivery leadership across complex, multi-stakeholder projects.
Which visa types does GHD commonly use for Software Engineering Manager roles?
GHD has sponsored Software Engineering Manager positions across F-1 OPT, F-1 CPT, TN, J-1, and employment-based Green Card categories including EB-2 and EB-3. TN is available to Canadian and Mexican nationals with qualifying engineering degrees. EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship typically involves PERM labor certification filed through the Department of Labor before USCIS adjudicates the immigrant petition.
What qualifications does GHD expect for Software Engineering Manager candidates?
GHD's Software Engineering Manager roles in a consulting environment typically require a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field, combined with demonstrated team leadership experience. Experience delivering software solutions for infrastructure, utilities, or environmental sectors is a strong differentiator. For visa petition purposes, the degree must align directly with the role's technical requirements as defined under USCIS specialty occupation criteria.
How do I navigate the timeline between a job offer and visa filing at GHD?
Once an offer is extended, GHD's HR and legal teams initiate the sponsorship process, which varies by visa type. For F-1 OPT candidates, confirm your OPT end date immediately since the employer needs sufficient runway to file or extend authorization. For Green Card pathways, the PERM process with the DOL can take over a year, so align your current status expiration with the projected filing timeline as early as the offer negotiation stage.
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