GHD Group

Team Lead Hydrology/Business Development

GHD Group • $112K — $187K *
Business Services
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in geology or hydrogeology required; master's degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in hydrogeology.
  • California Professional Geologist license required.
  • Certification as a Certified Hydrogeologist preferred.
  • Established client relationships in the Southern California region essential.

Responsibilities

  • Lead hydrogeological studies, selecting boring and well locations, and overseeing data collection.
  • Develop and maintain client relationships while actively seeking new work opportunities.
  • Manage projects from initiation to completion, ensuring successful delivery.
  • Mentor and supervise a team of three to five direct reports.
  • Oversee development of proposals for new projects and initiatives.
  • Coordinate interdisciplinary project delivery across various teams.
  • Conduct senior-level quality assurance and quality control reviews.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model promoting flexibility and in-office collaboration three days a week.
  • Opportunity to lead multidisciplinary projects and contribute to community water solutions.
  • Supportive culture focused on mentorship and professional development.
  • Access to GHD’s global water expertise for project execution.
Full Job Description
Job Description

GHD has an excellent opportunity for a Team Lead Hydrology/Business Development Specialist in our Irvine, Long Beach, Los Angeles, or San Diego office. This role leverages strong regional client relationships to win new work, delivers large multidisciplinary hydrogeology and water projects, and manages and mentors a team of direct reports.

As floods, droughts, and storms intensify, communities need reliable groundwater and water supply solutions. In this role, you will lead hydrogeological studies that guide well siting, groundwater development, and long-term water resource planning. You will build client relationships across the region, lead proposals, and win new work that grows our water practice. You will also manage interdisciplinary teams that carry projects from investigation through design, drawing on GHD's global water expertise to deliver outcomes that support communities.

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.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead hydrogeological studies by selecting boring and well locations, overseeing geologic and geophysical data collection and interpretation, and contributing to well proposals.
  • Serve as a seller-doer who builds client relationships and wins new work.
  • Manage new and established projects from start to finish.
  • Lead and mentor a team of three to five direct reports.
  • Lead proposal development for new pursuits.
  • Manage the delivery of interdisciplinary projects.
  • Perform senior-level quality assurance and quality control reviews.


Education
  • A bachelor's degree in geology or hydrogeology is required.
  • A master's degree in geology or hydrogeology is preferred.

Experience
  • At least 15 years of relevant experience is required.
  • A California Professional Geologist license is required.
  • Certification as a Certified Hydrogeologist is preferred.
  • Strong client relationships in the region are required.


Salary Range: $112,000-$187,000 based on location and experience

#LI-KM1

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.
Learn more about GHD Group
Size
10,000 employees
Industry

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at GHD Group

More Business Services Jobs

  • Vice President, Sales & Service
    $150K — $250K + $30K bonus + equity, medical, dental, vision, life, std/ltd *
    Southern Dock Products / DuraServ
    Memphis, TN 38109 (Shelby County)
  • Vice President, Sales & Service
    $150K — $250K + $30K bonus + equity, medical, dental, vision, life, std/ltd, auto allowance, *
    Just Rite Equipment / DuraServ
    South Windsor, CT 06074 (Capitol County)
  • Vice President, Service & Sales
    $200K — $500K++ $30K bonus + equity, medical, dental, vision, life, std/ltd, auto allowance, *
    Casco Dock & Door / DuraServ
    West Sacramento, CA 95691 (Yolo County)
  • Credit Acceptance Corporation
    Sales Enablement Education Specialist
    $90K — $105K *
    Credit Acceptance Corporation
    Remote
  • HR Market Director - Illinois
    $108K — $163K *
    Brightli
    Quincy, IL 62301 (Adams County)

Find similar Team Lead Hydrology/Business Development jobs: