Ghd
Global leader in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services.
Project Director- Water -Bay Area, CA
Lead water project delivery, client relationships, and business development in Bay Area
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Serve as trusted advisor and lead client relationships, understanding priorities, funding realities, and community outcomes. • Deliver key water and transportation projects, ensuring alignment with client expectations and converting success into repeat work and expanded scope. • Shape and lead pursuit efforts, partnering with relationship managers and technical teams to craft credible proposals and negotiate contracts. • Oversee project performance with the Project Manager, managing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client satisfaction while tracking KPIs such as backlog and margin. • Provide subject‑matter expertise in technology, policy, or regulation and maintain professional accreditations through continuous development. • Manage a portfolio of complex accounts or a small team of account managers to ensure profitable business growth. • Develop and execute relationship‑management and prospecting plans for strategic government and industry clients, generating new business opportunities. • Lead cross‑functional teams to design tailored solutions, negotiate terms, and ensure profitability and cash‑flow targets. • Monitor compliance with regulations, procurement rules, and internal policies, addressing any non‑compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸project delivery
- ▸project management
- ▸technical expertise
- ▸solution design
- ▸compliance monitoring
- ▸client relations
What You Bring
• Hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering or Environmental Science, 10+ years of municipal project delivery experience, professional engineer licence preferred, strong business development and communication skills, and proficiency with CRM (Salesforce) and Microsoft Office.
Requirements
- ▸engineering
- ▸environmental
- ▸10+ years
- ▸pe licence
- ▸salesforce
- ▸business development
Benefits
Our hybrid work model blends in‑office collaboration with flexible options, requiring three days a week on site to contribute, connect, and excel in a vibrant environment. You will work with an energetic, high‑performing team on a variety of duties that span client relationship development, delivery‑led growth, pursuit shaping, and operational accountability. We value diversity and equal opportunity, offering competitive compensation ranging from $172,000 to $253,000 based on location and experience. GHD is an employee‑owned, multicultural organization with over 11,000 professionals across more than 200 offices on five continents, committed to empowering people to make a positive impact.
Work Environment
Hybrid