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Project Manager (Water & Wastewater)

GHD Inc.

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Location
BUFFALO, NY
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

NYS Professional Engineer Registration Or Ability To Obtain

Job overview

GHD is seeking a Project Manager to join its Northeast Water business in Buffalo, NY. The role leads multidisciplinary teams in planning, designing, and constructing water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure or treatment facilities, and may help grow the Western New York water practice. The posting also describes project delivery, client management, engineering, and water-sector responsibilities.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Water Infrastructure Project ManagementData AnalysisEngineering DrawingEngineering DesignHealth and Safety ManagementTestingTechnical TroubleshootingWaste ManagementClient Relationship Management

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's in Civil or Environmental EngineeringNYS Professional Engineer Registration or Ability to Obtain8+ Years Municipal Water ExperienceNew York State Water Experience

Full job description

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? Our Northeast Water business is growing! We are looking for a Project Manager to join our team in Buffalo, NY! In this role, you'll lead multi-discipline teams in the planning, design and construction of water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure and/or treatment facilities throughout the region. You will also have the opportunity to assist in leading the continued growth and development of our Western New York water practice! Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in Data Collection and Analysis: Conduct research using primary data sources, and select information needed for the analysis of key themes and trends. Engineering Drawings: Create complex engineering drawings to support the communication, evaluation, and implementation of engineering solutions. Engineering Solutions Design: Design engineering solutions and the associated validation process to enable the realization of a design brief (for example, in terms of functionality, performance, aesthetics, and cost) that conforms to organizational and/or regulatory standards. Health, Safety, and Environment: Monitor and review performance against health, safety, and environment (HSE) key performance indicators (KPIs) and patterns of behavior within the area of responsibility. Take action to improve performance and to resolve noncompliance with the organization's HSE policies, procedures, and mandatory instructions. Technical Developments Recommendation: Discuss and recommend technical developments to improve the quality of the website/portal/applications software and supporting infrastructure to better meet users' needs. Personal Capability Building: Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an in-depth understanding of technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media. Testing: Develop product specifications and design test procedures and standards. Technical Troubleshooting: Manage technical troubleshooting projects, ensuring effective diagnosis of technical issues with equipment and experiments and the development of effective solutions. Research: Achieve specific goals for a designated part of a research program. Involves working within established research systems. Project Management: Deliver small- or medium-scale projects while working within an established program management plan. Waste Management: Manage specific segments of waste management, involving waste reduction programs, waste segregation, compliance, storage, transport, and disposal. Client & Customer Management (External): Manage relationships with small clients while also helping senior colleagues manage relationships with larger key clients and customers. What you will bring to the team: Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering Registered NYS Professional Engineer is required or ability to obtain it At least 8 years of municipal water experience including experience in the state of New York Water and wastewater planning des

How this job compares

Set against the 22,902 open Project Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • New York median$107–159K/yr879 salary ranges
  • New York median$54–65/hr52 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 1,230 open Project Manager jobs in New York and 22,902 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 8 years of experience; Project Manager postings that state a minimum ask for 6 years at the median (19,689 postings).
Education
12,403 of the 22,902 open Project Manager jobs (54%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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