Metro NYC Business Development Leader (Water Practice)
GHD

Job Info

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Job Description

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/Wastewater business, our Northeast Region Water group is looking to bring onboard Metro NYC Business Development Leader to oversee the expansion of GHD's Water business in New York, NY. As a Client Relationship Manager, you will be responsible for developing new clients, leading pursuits of water infrastructure projects and will also provide technical leadership, oversight and guidance to project managers for successful project outcomes.

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.

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

• Serve as Client Relationship Manager and key contact for NYC Departments with primary focus on NYCDEP and major subconsultant partners in NYC
• Promote relationships with existing and potential clients and consultant partners in conjunction with regional market planning including Water/Wastewater infrastructure
• Increase business by improving client relationships and strengthening repeat business
• Lead business development, identification of new opportunities, proposal development, and marketing of projects, with a specific focus on NYC water clients
• Direct pricing, scoping and win strategies for new work
• Serve as Project Director or Project Manager of projects in the NYC region
• Direct the technical and production work of project teams, administering contractual aspects of the project, and acting as primary contact for NYC clients
• 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 and/or industrial organizations to promote the GHD brand
• Promote and cross sell all GHD services

What you will bring to the team:

• Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Civil, Environmental or related Engineering field
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
• Minimum 15 years of experience in water and wastewater infrastructure, with a focus on NYC work
• Strong client focus (demonstrated experience in major metropolitan areas a plus)
• Strong business development, proposal preparation, and marketing abilities

Salary range: $225,000 - $300,000 based on experience

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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.

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