Project Director Jobs in Sebastopol, CA (NOW HIRING)

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GHD’s solid waste service is growing throughout North America. We’re looking for aTechnical Director/Lead Engineerto manage the growth and delivery of solid waste services throughout the US on a part-time/as-needed basis. The focus will be on several key areas: development of plans and roadmaps in this regional market, broadening relationships with existing clients, developing new clients and projects in traditional service offerings while at the same time keeping at the forefront of organics, alternative waste treatment projects, and renewables in the region.

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• Serves as the Project Director on technical projects, assist client manager for key clients and develops/executes associated client engagement plans
• Collaborates with Regional Market Leaders, Client Resource Managers, Service Line Leaders, and Client Sector Leaders to achieve excellent business outcomes
• Develops and mentors junior and/or rising talent within the Business Group
• Pre-positions for projects, develops opportunities, and obtains RFPs
• Develops responses to RFPs, scope of work packages, budgets, and progress reports
• Drives project teams to provide successful and technically sound project deliveries to meet and exceed client and GHD requirements
• Drives financial performance with respect to contribution; monitors, tracks, and manages opportunities, backlog, utilization, AR/DSO, variances, and markups
• Manages, mitigates, and reports on risks within the Business Group
• Adheres to GHD Management Systems for Safety, Integrity, Quality, and Environment
• Drives positive client interaction, as verified through client surveys

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in the solid waste market with strong connections in the Midwest
• Excellent knowledge and demonstrated experience delivering projects in Midwest market
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; proven ability to develop, mentor and lead professional technical staff

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• 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: $56.72 - $94.53 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.