GHD · 19 hours ago
Project Manager- Highways Roads- Ontario/Inland Empire
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$92K/yr - $154K/yr
8+ years expGHD is a global professional services company specializing in engineering, architecture, and construction. They are seeking a motivated Transportation Project Manager to oversee the planning, design, and delivery of transportation projects in the California and US West region, ensuring they meet quality standards and are completed on time and within budget.
ArchitectureCivil EngineeringConstructionConsultingEnergyEnvironmental ConsultingEnvironmental EngineeringProfessional ServicesTransportationWater
Responsibilities
Oversee the planning, design, and delivery of transportation projects, including highways, interchanges, local roads, roundabouts, trails, and bridges. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards
Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, agencies, and stakeholders. Develop and implement stakeholder engagement strategies to foster positive relationships and ensure project success
Lead and mentor multidisciplinary project teams, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment. Support staff development through coaching, training, and performance feedback
Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and resources. Monitor project performance, prepare progress reports, and proactively address risks and issues
Provide technical oversight and quality assurance for project deliverables. Ensure compliance with Caltrans, AASHTO, and local agency standards, as well as PS&E package development requirements
Lead or support proposal development, client presentations, and interviews. Identify and pursue new business opportunities with existing and prospective clients
Champion the adoption of innovative solutions, digital tools, and industry best practices to enhance project delivery and client value
Implement structured change management and risk mitigation strategies to ensure successful project outcomes
Actively participate in industry organizations (e.g., ASCE, APWA, WTS) and pursue continuing education to stay current with emerging trends and best practices
Clarify roles and responsibilities within the project team and ensure project compliance with the organization's wider program and/or portfolio management decision-making structures and processes
Plan and manage the delivery of projects within an area of professional expertise, using an appropriate project management methodology to give assurance that intended outcomes are achieved
Lead large project teams (or multiple small- to medium-sized teams); define the project vision, communicate the necessary outcomes, and provide guidance to achieve these outcomes; coordinate team actions across project activities; coordinate the flow of additional team members on and off the team, as needed; and build the capability of the team through training, coaching, and mentoring
Manage identification of risks, issues, dependencies, and constraints associated with the project, escalating these matters where appropriate. Where necessary, develop, agree on, and implement solutions to overcome these concerns
Deliver baseline assessments and post-implementation analyses to evaluate and track the realization of business benefits
Negotiate and manage deployment of project resource budgets, providing forecasts and presenting variances with narrative at appropriate review points to ensure effective utilization
Drive a culture of innovation by creating multistakeholder solutions that boost creativity, innovation, and collaboration across business units, such as idea generation platforms, jam sessions, and hackathons
Communicate the actions needed to implement the function's strategy and business plan within the team; explain the relationship to the broader organization's mission, vision, and values; motivate people to commit to these and to do extraordinary things to achieve local business goals
Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an in-depth understanding of technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media
Manage projects or substantial workstreams within a transformational change program, ensuring integration with related projects; use structured change management methodologies to build acceptance of change and to embed desired culture and behaviors
Develop and implement stakeholder engagement plans for projects to identify relevant stakeholders, to develop positive stakeholder relationships, and to ensure that each stakeholder has an appropriate share of voice
Plan and lead the delivery of a range of information gathering, analysis, and stakeholder consultation activities and specify, negotiate, and agree on project deliverables
Manage the delivery of assurance reviews within a project, enable the delivery of assurance reviews by independent third parties, and take appropriate action to resolve any issues identified, to give senior stakeholders confidence that the project can deliver according to time, budget, and quality
Interpret the business need and identify solution recommendations to business problems at a business unit level
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field
8+ years of experience with solid technical knowledge and skills across the transportation & municipal engineering, including a strong background in planning & design; construction experience a plus
Proven experience managing projects for Caltrans, local agencies, and federally funded programs
Proficiency with project management software and tools (e.g. MS Project, Earned-Value tracking, etc.)
Strong knowledge of Caltrans and AASHTO standards, and experience with PS&E package development
Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
Preferred
Experience with alternative delivery methods (e.g., Design-Build, CMGC) is a plus
Experience managing multi-office or multi-disciplinary teams is preferred
Experience working in a consulting environment and managing multiple concurrent projects is preferred
Company
GHD
Addressing the world’s biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy and communities.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.04MKey Investors
Callaghan Innovation
2021-09-08Grant· $0.01M
2020-10-07Grant· $0.03M
Leadership Team
Jim Giannopoulos
Director - GHD Group
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