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 support and empower all of our people to make a positive impact when working hand in hand with our business to drive change. We'll help you accelerate your career and empower you with the right technology and training as you bring ideas and projects to life.
Together with your colleagues, clients and partners, you'll make an impact that is felt by all. See where your commitment could take you.
Who are we looking for?
As we continue to grow, we are looking for a FEMA Program Managerto take ownership of the overall management of one of our U.S. Federal Sector contracts for advisory and disaster assistance. This role will include business development efforts related to task order awards, as well as execution, including program level quality, safety, schedule and scope delivery against budget. As Program Manager, you will provide oversight and mentorship to the Project Managers within the Program to ensure successful outcomes on specific task orders.
This position supports a west coast contract and can be based out of the US West Coast or Boston area .
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.
Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:
- Approve the program plan and lead its implementation
- Delivery of the Program and Task Orders
- Ensure job work packages, budgets and programs with written job briefs are put in place by Project Managers
- Ensure project risks are identified and managed
- Signing off a project cost estimates, within delegated authorities
- Management of the client expectations
- Ensure the Project Managers have the support of Business Group Leader for access to and management of project resources
What you will bring to the team:
- Bachelor and/or Master degree from an accredited school in an engineering related technical field (civil, structural, electrical or mechanical) including architecture is preferred
- Professional Engineer (PE) License or Registered Architect (RA) License
- Minimum of 10 years program management experience, with a minimum of 5 years experience in FEMA Program Management, experience with a FEMA disaster response contract preferred.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills with proven ability to develop, mentor, and lead professional technical staff
- Able and willing to travel to project job sites and client offices as needed
- Must be a US Citizen
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Take on some of the world’s toughest challenges - with everyone at GHD backing 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.
EEO Statement US: 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.
Salary Range: $144,532.00 - $216,798.00 based on experience.