Business Group Leader-Contamination, Assessment & Remediation

At GHD, we understand the inherent complexity of environmental issues and the challenges faced by business, industry and government in managing resources sustainably within a strict regulatory framework. We work collaboratively with our private and public sector clients to guide effective land management decision-making and to deliver practical and appropriate project solutions.

We have an outstanding leadership opportunity for a US West Region Business Group Leader – Contamination, Assessment and Remediation. 

As the Business Group Leader (BGL) for the Contamination, Assessment and Remediation (CAR) business, you will work closely with the Region Operation Manager, Environment Market Lead and Environment Relationship Managers. The BGL is accountable to the Region Leadership team for revenue and growth targets, team utilization, Quality, staff development and project performance of the Business Group, for maintaining and developing client relationships and developing a high performing team.  As the BGL, you will also lead business development to help develop and grow GHD’s presence and market share in the delivery of engineering and scientific services across the US West. 

The CAR Business Group focuses on the identification and investigation of contaminants and their impacts on soil, groundwater, surface water, vapor and gas. The group designs and implements effective and sustainable remedial solutions for contaminated sites. ​​​​​​​ As BGL, you will provide leadership for pursuits of projects for the public and private sectors (including Energy, Chemical and Manufacturing, Mining, Transport, Agriculture, Legal and Emergency Services. You will also provide technical leadership for the delivery of projects for our clients throughout the West. This position will work from our Arizona or California offices. 

Specific responsibilities in this role will include:

Strategy and Business Planning

• Strategic business planning and budgeting for the CAR practice
• Participate in the development and execution of the growth strategy for the US West Environmental Market
• Develop and manage annual tactical plans aligned with the overall strategic plan for the region/country

Winning Work

• Build and foster effective relationships with key clients
• Collaborate with Regional Environment Market Lead and Sector Lead(s) to implement appropriate business development, sales and marketing strategies for the CAR practice across the West Region of the U.S.
• Participate in visibility activities including conferences
• Seamlessly collaborate with leadership and resources across GHD to bring solutions to local clients
• Approval of job/scope of work packages, budgets, and progress in accordance with GHD Limits of Authority

Operations

• Accountable for the operational performance of US West CAR Business Group including chargeable effort, sell rate and variances
• Accountable for project financial performance for all projects owned by the US West CAR Business Group including variances, as-sold and as-delivered net labor multiplier
• Work closely with Region Market Leaders and other BGLs to forecast market and work type trends and needs, to plan for re-training, recruitment, or technology gaps
• Accountable for resource forecasting and monitoring of the CAR Business Group
• Liaising with Talent Acquisition and manage the recruitment process and pipeline
• Responsible for ensuring the Limits of Authority are being adhered within the BG – including identifying, monitoring, managing and mitigating risks within the CAR BG

Project Delivery:

• Leading best practice project delivery, making key technical contributions to projects and coordinating the work of team members to deliver creative solutions
• Embracing established project management best practices and advocate for the adoption of standard methodologies within your sphere of influence at GHD
• Directing the project teams, administering contractual aspects of the project, and have a client facing role
• Working with project directors, project managers, project teams, and BGLs in other BG’s to improve job delivery skills within Business Group
• Directing pricing, scoping and winning strategies for amendments and follow-on work 
• Accountable for resource management including allocation of people to support projects within the BG 
• Ensure adherence to GHD’s QA/QC plans including meeting established Quality KPIs

People:

• Purpose Led communications to the Business Group to inspire the team and enhance Employee Experience (EX)
• Develop and mentor senior leaders within the Business Group
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