GHD Group

Assistant Project Manager- Water/Wastewater

GHD Group • $103K — $170K *
Irvine, CA 92620In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Civil Engineering Degree; Master's Degree preferred.
  • 7 years of proven experience in the water industry.
  • Strong technical knowledge in condition assessment, planning, rehabilitation, and design.
  • Solid background in managing water and wastewater projects.
  • Experience in project management tools and methodologies.

Responsibilities

  • Manage day-to-day design execution for water and wastewater projects.
  • Support the Project Manager in planning and tracking project progress.
  • Lead internal design reviews and ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Serve as primary client contact for design questions and deliverables.
  • Coordinate subconsultants for project scope and deliverables.
  • Maintain design schedules and identify critical-path risks.
  • Manage scope changes and support contract negotiations.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model combining in-office collaboration and flexibility.
  • Vibrant and dynamic workplace culture in the Irvine, CA office.
  • Opportunity for progressive responsibilities towards becoming a full Project Manager.
  • Engagement in business development and proposal efforts.
  • Supportive environment for professional growth and development.
Full Job Description
Job Description

GHD is looking for an experienced Assistant Project Manager with a focus in Water/Wastewater planning, design and construction. This is a project-focused role responsible for the management and delivery of projects across the water market sector and can be based out of our Irvine, CA office.

Our 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.

Responsibilities of the position are:
  • Manage day-to-day design execution for water and wastewater projects (treatment plants, pump stations, pipelines), coordinating process, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and I&C disciplines to deliver on scope, schedule, and budget.
  • Support the Project Manager on project planning, work breakdown, staffing plans, earned value tracking, and monthly progress/financial reporting.
  • Lead internal design reviews and QA/QC at key milestones (30/60/90/100%), tracking comment resolution and ensuring compliance with client standards and applicable regulations.
  • Serve as a primary client contact for technical and design-related questions, prepare meeting agendas and minutes, and manage action items and deliverable logs.
  • Coordinate subconsultants and specialty vendors, including scope definition, deliverable review, and invoice approval.
  • Develop and maintain design schedules, identify critical-path risks early, and recommend recovery strategies to the PM.
  • Manage scope changes, prepare change order justifications, and support contract negotiations and fee estimates for additional services.
  • Support construction-phase engineering services, including RFI responses, submittal reviews, and design clarifications.
  • Contribute to business development by supporting proposals, SOQs, and scope/fee development for new pursuits.
  • Progressively take on independent project management responsibility for small to mid-size projects, with a defined path to a full Project Manager role.
  • Support CM services with weekly construction meetings, site inspections and mainly act as Resident project engineer or Construction Manager.

Education :
  • Civil Engineering Degree, Masters Degree preferred
  • 7 year's proven experience with solid technical knowledge and skills across the water industry, including a strong background in condition assessment, planning, rehabilitation, and design

Qualifications:

Salary Range: $103,000-$170,000 based on experience

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About GHD Group

GHD Group is a global engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting firm that provides services to clients in the water, energy, environment, property and buildings, and transportation sectors. The company was founded in 1928 and is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. GHD has more than 10,000 employees in over 200 offices worldwide, and it operates in Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, North America, and South America. The company's services include engineering design, project management, asset management, environmental consulting, and digital services. GHD's clients include governments, private companies, and non-profit organizations, and its projects range from small-scale local initiatives to large-scale international infrastructure projects.
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Size
10,000 employees
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
* Ladders Estimates

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