Environmental Project Director (Upstream)

There's no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we're committed to helping you do exactly that. Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in. Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it. Who are we looking for? GHD has an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Project Director to join our Environmental Assessment and Remediation Group. As a Project Director, you will provide delivery leadership and governance for a portfolio of major oil & gas projects by enforcing a structured project delivery framework that embeds QA/QC, regulatory compliance, documentation, and verifiable output approval into day-to-day execution. Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in: Approve project planning and ensure fit-for-purpose execution plans (scope, schedule, resourcing, risk, and stakeholder communication). Lead monthly project health checks to confirm regulatory status, schedule adherence, technical progress, risks, and subcontractor performance; assign corrective actions and document closeout.

Maintain documentation and traceability:

ensure outputs are tracked, issued/received transmittals are recorded, and an audit trail is maintained for key deliverables (plans, analytical packages, reports, submittals, meeting notes, corrective actions). Ensure communications, reporting plans, and deadline control are defined during initiation/planning and actively tracked to meet reporting obligations on time. Oversee vendor and subcontractor governance, including use of prequalified vendors, review of work plans/procedures, and verification pathways consistent with deliverable requirements. Enforce output verification and quality requirements prior to external use; ensure competent check/review and director approval are completed and evidenced in the project workspace. Coordinate with the Program Manager on escalations, decision rights, and alignment to program-level governance and performance measures. Drive a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement—controls embedded in workflows, not added later. What you will bring to the team: Demonstrated leadership of complex or high-risk projects within regulated environments. Strong grasp of project governance, assurance/verification, and documentation controls. Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams, vendors, and subcontractors. Strong planning, reporting, and stakeholder communication capabilities. Experience using PMBOK-aligned tools such as communication/reporting plan templates, WBS-based planning, and structured health checks. Experience with integrated data pipelines and dashboards that support compliance and performance visibility.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science or related field PE or PG will be highly regarded 10+ years of of upstream oil & gas environmental consulting experience including environmental remediation and site assessments, report writing, data management & interpretation, project coordination, and managing clients Solid understanding and working knowledge of California and Colorado regulatory environment OSHA 40-hour

HAZWOPER

certification a plus Ability and willingness to travel client meetings is required Experience with repeatable, high-volume programs where standardization and automation are used to improve efficiency. Familiarity with analytics dashboards and data management practices that support compliance tracking and decision-making. This position requires pre-employment medical and drug screenings, to the extent allowable by applicable law, and employment is contingent upon successfully completing the pre-employment screenings. #LI-JK1

Benefits:

401K

• Employees are eligible to participate on the first day of the month following 3 months of service Paid time off
• Our PTO benefit is designed to provide eligible employees with a period of rest and relaxation, sick, and personal time throughout the year. PTO starts at 16 days per year and increases with years of service Holiday Pay
• Holiday pay is provided for eligible employees. GHD observes 9 holidays per year. Holiday pay will be based on the regular set schedule for the employee Wellness Benefit
• Regular full-term employees are eligible to participate in the wellness reimbursement program.

GHD will reimburse 50% of the cost of the following to maximum of $250.00 reimbursement annually for such items as: Health club membership fees, Home exercise equipment purchases, Bicycles, Race, run & marathon entrance fees, Smoking cessation programs, Weight loss programs (i.e.—Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig), Fitbits and Fitness Tracking devices

Salary Range:

$117,750

• $174,180 based on experience and location.

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, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.