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GHD has an opportunity for a key individual with a background in port and waterfront project development and management, who is commercially astute, and comfortable engaging at all levels within a client organization.
Who are we looking for?
GHD is seeking a Senior Level Professional to join our Maritime and Coastal (M&C) practice located in the U.S. Mid-Con. As the Mid-Con Region Ports Client Relationship Manager / Senior Project Manager, you will help lead projects and business development efforts through the Texas and Louisiana region with Ports, as well as private and municipal waterfront infrastructure Clients. This is a rewarding opportunity to demonstrate your local knowledge and market connections, and to be involved in developing new opportunities in the M&C market and supporting the delivery of these projects.
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.
Responsibilities:
Assist with market planning and strategy for the Maritime & Coastal (M&C) Sector in the Mid-Con Region, including understanding connections to GHD's transportation, water, environment, and energy strategies with a focus on Port and municipal Clients.
Create new client opportunities for M&C, assist in the nurturing of existing and future clients, and lead business development initiatives that further the growth of M&C.
Lead and assist with identification of business development opportunities for GHD, in both M&C and other market sectors as related.
Lead and assist proposal efforts for M&C opportunities (or other market sectors) with support from GHD's pursuits team.
Lead and/or participate in technical and multi-discipline teams delivering M&C projects. Support and/or coordinate with cross-discipline teams on other market sector projects, as requested.
Be versed in the latest Ports / M&C market trends, client spending, assets, challenges, resiliency, and logistics.
Work within GHD's four Core Values: Safety, Teamwork, Trust, and Integrity.
Involve yourself in local committees, action groups, and special interest organizations, with a view towards furthering your own skills, developing new client relationships, and creating brand recognition for GHD.
Stay current with technical qualifications and licenses, as applicable.
Lead by example and mentor other aspiring professionals in GHD's M&C market and beyond.
The Ideal candidate will have the following skills:
High level of Port / M&C industry knowledge, relationships, and intel on future projects and client needs.
Ability to communicate with a diverse range of professionals from engineers to partners and clients, in person and remotely.
Strong communication skills in writing, verbally, and formally (presentations).
Motivated as well as goal and action oriented.
Willingness to travel to client meetings, industry events, and project sites.
Proficiency in Microsoft software (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.), Project Management software, and other digital systems.
High ethical standards and a commitment to safety.
Qualifications:
Min. B.Sc. degree in Science, Engineering, or Related Field
15 plus years of previous experience with port and maritime projects
Preferred to have direct working experience with one or more Port organizations in the Mid-Con U.S.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
