Client Relationship Manager (Water Resources)

The importance of water to the health of our world can’t be overstated. 

As the frequency and intensity of floods, droughts and storms increases, the water industry must continue to build resiliency and lead from the front. 

Together with our clients, we are thinking and doing things differently to help pre-empt and prepare for what's next. Be a part of this dynamic and committed team of diverse water specialists and drive change for your community. 

You’ll be able to apply our powerful global network of skills and decades of experience to create positive water outcomes that respect nature and nurture communities.

Who are we looking for?   

In response to steady growth within our Water business, our Southeast Region Water group is looking to bring onboard a motivated Client Relationship Manager to oversee the expansion of GHD’s Water business in Water Resources. As a Client Relationship Manager, you will be responsible for leading pursuits for federal, state, and local clients responsible for managing water resources. 

In the problem-solving business, it helps to be restlessly curious to deliver community change.

Our vision is to ensure energy, water and urbanization 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: 

• Serve as Client Relationship Manager for existing and emerging Priority Water clients 
• Lead business development, sales and marketing of Water Resources projects, with a specific focus on clients throughout the east coast of the US
• Lead strategy on building technical bench strength (identify technical gaps and be involved in recruiting with our Talent team)
• Lead certain pursuits and proposal development for Water Resources projects
• Build effective relationships with the Business Group’s Priority clients
• Direct pricing, scoping and win strategies for new work
• Serve as Project Director of projects related to planning, modeling, and design of Water Resources projects
• Direct the technical and production work of project teams, administering contractual aspects of the project, and acting as primary contact for client
• Establishment of project delivery strategy and Quality Assurance planning 
• Mentor team members and assess work assignments; provide direction and training as needed to team members
• Actively participate in professional organizations to promote the GHD brand
• Promote and cross sell other GHD services

What you will bring to the team:

• Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in sciences or engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Minimum 15 years of experience in water resources planning, modeling, and design
• Familiarity with flood barriers, coastal resiliency, statewide floodplain contracts, and federal opportunities with Army, FEMA, and other civilian agencies
• Strong client focus (demonstrated experience with federal, state, and local)
• Strong business development, proposal preparation, and marketing skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with proven ability to develop, mentor and lead professional technical staff

 

Benefits:

• 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: $172,800.00 - $259,200.00 based on experience.   

 

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