Job Description There's no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we're committed to helping you do exactly that. Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in. Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it. Who are we looking for? GHD's solid waste service is growing throughout North America. Our Midwest region is looking for a Senior Solid Waste Professional to manage the growth and delivery of solid waste services throughout the region. This position can be based in one of our Midwest regional offices with a preference to St. Paul, Detroit, Columbus, Cincinnati or Des Moines. 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. In the problem solving business, it helps to be restlessly curious to deliver community change. Our vision is to ensure energy, water and urbanisation are made sustainable for generations to come. You can lead the way into a new future for our industry, inspiring the next generation of driven and committed people in the process. Learn about leadership opportunities with GHD. Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in: * 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 What you will bring to the team: * 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 #LI-JS1 Take on some of the world's toughest challenges - with everyone at GHD backing you every step of the way. We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact. See where your commitment could take you with GHD. EEO Statement US: 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, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or veteran status. About Us Take on some of the world's toughest challenges - with GHD supporting you every step of the way. We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact. See where your commitment could take you with GHD. Our Pledge to You At GHD, we don't just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day. That's why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today. See where your commitment could take you. That's the #PowerOfCommitment Who we are GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents. The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It's what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity's most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.
