Asset Retirement Project Lead

GHD

Asset Retirement Project Lead advancing GHD’s environmental consulting projects in Houston, Baton Rouge, or Chicago. Managing portfolios, teams, stakeholders, risks, and sustainable asset-transition strategies.

Posted 8/10/2026full-timeHouston • Illinois, Louisiana, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $160,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Environmental Science and Engineering with a strong focus on Asset Transition strategies. Proven ability to lead project teams, manage stakeholder engagement, and ensure compliance with environmental regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project ManagementStakeholder EngagementEnvironmental Regulations KnowledgeTeam-Building SkillsRisk Management

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Hard Skills

Project DeliveryBaseline AssessmentsPost-Implementation AnalysesOpportunity Pipeline DevelopmentAsset Transition Strategy

Soft Skills

CommunicationCoachingMentoringCollaborationInnovation

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental ScienceBachelor's Degree in Engineering

Industry Keywords

Asset RetirementProperties and Buildings MarketHealth and Safety StandardsFederal Environmental RegulationsState Environmental RegulationsLocal Environmental Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist the Business Group Leader in refining and enhancing the US Central Asset Transition Market Strategy for Asset Retirement
Assist with developing new GHD clients in the Properties and Buildings Market
Develop an opportunity pipeline for potential Asset Transition projects
Build and manage a strong, balanced Asset Transition team aligned with the US Central Asset Transition Strategy
Plan and manage project delivery using an appropriate project management methodology
Lead large project teams or multiple small- to medium-sized teams; define project vision, communicate outcomes, coordinate activities, and develop team capability through training, coaching, and mentoring
Identify and manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and constraints, escalating and resolving concerns as appropriate
Deliver baseline assessments and post-implementation analyses to evaluate and track business benefit realization
Drive innovation and collaboration across business units through multistakeholder solutions, idea generation platforms, jam sessions, and hackathons
Communicate and implement the function's strategy and business plan within the team
Develop personal capabilities through assessment, development planning, training, coaching, ongoing education, conferences, and specialist media
Develop and implement stakeholder engagement plans and positive stakeholder relationships
Plan and lead information gathering, analysis, and stakeholder consultation activities; define, negotiate, and agree on project deliverables

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field
Over 10 years to 15 years of broad and deep experience providing expert competence
Excellent technical skills
Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations
Knowledge of health and safety standards
Team-building skills
Existing relationships with clients, prospects, and regulators
Ability to plan and manage project portfolios
Ability to lead large or multiple project teams
Ability to manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and constraints
Ability to conduct baseline assessments and post-implementation analyses
Ability to develop stakeholder engagement plans and define project deliverables

Benefits

Comp & perks

Career control and empowerment to find innovative solutions
Opportunities to create a lasting impact
Formal and informal training and coaching
Ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media
External professional accreditation, where relevant
Equal employment opportunities
Diverse workforce environment