Project Director- Water-Southern, CA
$152,000–$253,000 year
Hybrid · Irvine, California, United States or Long Beach, California, United States
Job Summary
The Project Director-Water position involves leading client relationship development, ensuring project delivery aligns with client expectations, and facilitating growth through effective leadership within municipal and public sector projects. The role requires a strong background in project delivery, client management, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Candidates should demonstrate expertise in business development, possess excellent negotiation skills, and hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field, with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 10 years of experience in municipal or public sector project delivery
- Strong understanding of municipal operations, governance, and procurement
- Track record of building relationships across government, industry, and community stakeholders
Desired Qualifications
- Professional Engineer license preferred
- Strong Seller/Doer experience
- Strong business development skills
- Proposal preparation skills
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams
- Proficiency in CRM tools (especially Salesforce)
- Experience in client engagement and business development
Additional Requirements
- As a multicultural organization, GHD encourages individual achievement and recognizes the strength of a diverse workforce
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