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Senior Port Planner

Senior Port Planner

GHD GroupSan Francisco, CA, United States
2 days ago
Salary
$132,000.00–$198,000.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Bring your curiosity and determination to make a positive impact on the future of transport, and we'll help you go all the way.

Join our team of globally connected specialists to help solve complex transport challenges and experience groundbreaking projects from idea to delivery, and beyond.

Our pledge to you.

Join GHD.

Who are we looking for?

We are currently looking for an experienced Senior Port Planner to work in one of our offices in the West Regi on ( CA, AZ, OR, WA), or in the Southeast Region (FL, MA, GA, SC, IL, MD) This position will focus on facility planning for a wide range of public port authorities, private marine terminal operators, and potentially other public / private clients. The successful candidate will play a vital role within the GHD Maritime and Coastal team across North America.

In the problem solving business, it helps to be restlessly curious to deliver community change.

Our vision is to ensure energy, water and urbanization 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 :

  • Prepare and / or assist with proposal development for new port planning opportunities
  • Provide technical expertise related to the planning of marine cargo (container, bulk, break-bulk, ro-ro), cruise (ocean, river) and energy (petroleum, LNG, hydrogen) facilities
  • Manage port planning teams and contracts, as appropriate, under the general guidance of GHD's Maritime and Coastal Planning Lead
  • Identify, collect, interpret, and organize a variety of industry and other relevant data in multiple formats
  • Independently conduct research, analyses and studies in support of port planning projects
  • Provide general planning support as needed for GHD engineering design and other projects
  • Coordinate with public and private clients, stakeholders, internal and external engineering and environmental specialists, technical subconsultants and relevant regulatory agencies and / or governing bodies
  • Develop project scope, schedule, budgets and perform project management tasks
  • Participate in developing new areas of business and expanding existing areas of business to new clients and geographical areas as appropriate
  • Maintain positive relations with existing clients in key markets
  • Provide coaching and mentoring to young professional staff
  • Perform other project or non-project related tasks as required and appropriate for the role

What you will bring to the team :

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in planning, environmental sciences, engineering, geography, public administration, or a closely related field; professional certifications are a plus
  • Minimum 10 years of experience providing most or all essential duties and responsibilities noted above; experience working with or for public port authorities and / or marine terminal operators is preferred
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong analytical, organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills
  • Strong work ethic, team player, and ability to navigate multiple clients / projects or issues simultaneously
  • Commitment to producing quality work within established budgets and schedules
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

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    Salary Range : $132,000 - $198,000 based on location and experience.

    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.

    About Us

    Take on some of the world's toughest challenges - with GHD supporting 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.

    Our Pledge to You

    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 empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.

    See where your commitment could take you.

    That's the #PowerOfCommitment

    Who we are

    GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.

    The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It's what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity's most urgent needs : to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.