GHD - Omaha, NE
posted 20 days ago
Full-time - Senior
Omaha, NE
Food Services and Drinking Places
About the position
The Railway Environmental Remediation Project Director/Lead at GHD is a senior-level role focused on leading complex environmental remediation projects within the railway sector. This position involves strategic relationship-building, overseeing project delivery, and mentoring a team of environmental professionals. The role emphasizes innovation in solving environmental challenges and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, all while fostering a sustainable future for communities.
Responsibilities
- Solve complex problems related to environmental investigations and remediation, delivering tailored solutions that meet and exceed client expectations.
- Grow the remediation presence in the railway sector through strategic relationship-building with Class 1 and short-line railways.
- Oversee proposal development, lead contract negotiations, and ensure every project is delivered on time, on budget, and with unwavering client satisfaction.
- Mentor and inspire a high-performing team of environmental professionals, cultivating growth and fostering innovation.
Requirements
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in contaminated site investigation and remediation, with expertise in regulatory strategies and client engagement.
- Familiarity with railway-specific challenges, including compliance with federal/state environmental regulations and permitting processes.
- A deep understanding of U.S. EPA and state environmental regulations, multimedia remedial technologies, and methods for site characterization and hydrogeologic analysis.
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, to convey technical information with clarity and confidence.
- A Bachelor's or advanced degree in Engineering, Geology, or Science (Professional Licensure a plus).
- Leadership experience, including managing large-scale, complex remediation projects and mentoring multidisciplinary teams.
