GHD Group

Project Manager - Senior (Upstream CO)

GHD Group$88K — $133K *
Technical Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science or related field.
  • PE or PG designation is highly regarded.
  • 8+ years in environmental consulting, including remediation and site assessments.
  • OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification is a plus.
  • Experience managing high-volume programs with standardization and automation.
  • Understanding of analytics dashboards for compliance and decision-making.
  • Willingness to travel for client meetings.

Responsibilities

  • Lead project planning and execution using standardized PMO tools.
  • Track project progress, issues, and changes while maintaining records for traceability.
  • Coordinate communication and reporting, ensuring deadlines for client obligations are met.
  • Manage vendors and subcontractors under defined procedures for verification.
  • Support digital field data collection and contribute to project visibility dashboards.
  • Prepare deliverables for director review and ensure compliance for external use.
  • Close out projects with documentation and lessons learned.

Benefits

  • 401K participation starting after 3 months of service.
  • Paid time off starting at 16 days per year, increasing with service.
  • Holiday pay for 9 observed holidays per year.
  • Wellness benefit offering 50% reimbursement up to $250 annually for health-related expenses.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Who are we looking for?

GHD has an opportunity for a Project Manager to join our Environmental Assessment and Remediation Group. The Project Manager leads day-to-day planning and execution for assigned projects, using standardized PMO tools and repeatable workflows. The role coordinates teams, manages scope/schedule/cost controls, and prepares compliant deliverables for verification and approval.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

  • Initiate and plan projects using disciplined project management practices (scope confirmation, WBS, schedule, risk planning, onboarding).


  • Manage execution and controls: track progress, issues, changes, and dependencies; maintain project records in the project workspace for traceability.


  • Coordinate communications and reporting cadence; maintain deadline control for regulatory and client reporting obligations.


  • Manage vendors and subcontractors under defined procedures; ensure work plans and outputs follow required verification pathways.


  • Support digital field data collection and standardized reporting workflows; contribute to dashboards and evidence packs used for program and project visibility.


  • Prepare deliverables and ensure they are ready for check/review and director approval prior to external use.


  • Escalate risks and deviations early using leading indicators and agreed thresholds to support 'no surprises' delivery.


  • Close out projects with complete documentation, lessons learned, and handoff as required


What you will bring to the team:

  • Demonstrated project management experience in delivery environments requiring strong compliance and documentation.


  • Ability to manage scope, schedule, cost, and risk with a structured approach.


  • Strong coordination skills across field/office resources and cross-functional stakeholders.


  • Clear written and verbal communication skills; capable of producing and managing recurring reporting deliverables.


  • Background in Upstream field support programs (basin/state regulatory environments) and/or mining closure and waste management programs.


  • Familiarity with structured delivery frameworks that embed assurance (verification, documentation, audit trails) into workflows.


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science or related field


  • PE or PG will be highly regarded


  • 8+ years of experience in environmental consulting including environmental remediation and site assessments, report writing, data management & interpretation, project coordination, and managing clients


  • OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification a plus


  • Ability and willingness to travel client meetings is required


  • Experience with repeatable, high-volume programs where standardization and automation are used to improve efficiency.


  • Familiarity with analytics dashboards and data management practices that support compliance tracking and decision-making.


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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: $88,100.00 - $133,500.00 based on experience and location.

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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