Dams Leader - Americas
GHD

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 North American business is seeking a Dams Leader.

In an ever changing world, it requires creativity and innovation to stay ahead.

We're seeking the curious, those who are stimulated by fresh thinking and a desire to shape our communities in new, positive ways.

As part of a truly global team, working on complex and rewarding projects, you'll be at the forefront of driving change.

See what the power of commitment can do for you!

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

Functional Responsibilities:

• Industry recognition as leader in the field of dams (or dams and hydropower) engineering.
• Lead the recruitment of Dams & Hydropower staff in US West and integrate them into our Dams Service Line and the GHD business more broadly
• Assist in recruiting Dams & Hydropower staff across North America.
• Work with GHD leaders to grow market share in dams and hydropower for GHD in US West and North America more broadly.
• Work with our Dams & Hydropower leaders globally to develop and execute strategic plans for growth of our Dams & Hydropower business in North America.
• Manage and serve as Project/Program Manager of Dams & Hydropower projects in North America.
• Provide technical leadership in design of dams and hydropower projects and other associated services including dam safety.
• Develop client relationships, identify opportunities and lead pursuits, lead and input to proposals and undertake other business development practices as necessary to build our dams and hydropower practice.
• Ongoing compliance with GHD's Quality, Environmental Management and Occupational Health Safety & Rehabilitation Systems.
• Manage projects including scope, schedule, budgets, amendments, risk, and quality.
• Work directly with the North American and Global Dams & Hydropower groups and be willing and able to travel nationally and internationally as required for projects.
• Work with our Dams & Hydropower leaders globally to integrate international resources onto projects and collaborate in delivery of projects

Key Performance Indicators:

Growth

• Grow the team in North America by 30 FTE engineers in dams and hydropower in three years
• Revenue - grow annual revenue by $10 million in the Americas in three years

New Business

• Maintain an Opportunity Pipeline in alignment with the Revenue goals.
• Evaluate current client base and help create 5 new key clients for the US West Dams & Hydropower Group.

Salary range: $152,303 - $253,838USD

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.

As a diverse and inclusive organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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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.

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