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GHD

Technical Director – Engagement

GHD

. Support key projects and pursuits in Northern California and across the U.S.

Posted 4/21/2026part-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $143,000 - $239,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Support key projects and pursuits in Northern California and across the U.S.
  • Develop and support client relationships
  • Assist staff with developing proposal content to secure new projects
  • Develop your own capabilities by taking assessments and creating your own professional development plans; participating in both formal and informal training and coaching; and obtain or maintain relevant professional accreditation. Maintain an understanding of industry trends and best practices through ongoing education including conferences and reading specialist media.
  • Help colleagues manage client and customer relationships by using GHD’s customer relationship management and project management systems.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, planning, or social science
  • 30 years of progressive leadership experience, within the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC), infrastructure or related industries.
  • 10+ years managing staff, setting business goals and developing strategic business plans.
  • Business relationships with San Francisco Bay Area organizations, businesses and public agencies.
  • Proficiency with standard office software (e.g., Microsoft suite) and social networks; familiarity with community engagement software/platforms for meetings are a plus (e.g., virtual conferencing, virtual whiteboards, and map-based feedback)
  • Self-starter and strong organizational skills: able to lead through ambiguity, manage budgets/timelines, coordinate across disciplines, deliver high-quality work under deadlines.
  • Excellent storytelling ability and communication skills (written, verbal, presentation).
  • Collaborative mindset, comfortable working with both creative teams and technical professionals (engineers, planners, architects) and translating technical content for public audiences
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with project staff and partners
  • Ability to effectively work in a fast-paced environment
  • California Class C driver’s license and access to a vehicle

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • 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

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Hard Skills & Tools
proposal developmentstrategic business planningbudget managementproject managementcommunity engagement softwarevirtual conferencingvirtual whiteboardsmap-based feedback
Soft Skills
leadershiporganizational skillsstorytellingcommunication skillscollaborationindependenceadaptabilitytime management
Certifications
California Class C driver's license