GHD · 8 hours ago
Senior Project Manager-Highways Roads- Ontario/Inland Empire
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$138K/yr - $207K/yr
12+ years expGHD is a large, well-established organization focused on transportation projects. They are seeking a motivated Senior Project Manager to lead the planning, design, and execution of transportation projects, ensuring delivery excellence and client satisfaction.
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Responsibilities
Direct the planning, design, and execution of transportation projects, including highways, interchanges, local roads, roundabouts, trails, and bridges, ensuring delivery excellence, innovation, and client satisfaction
Proactively identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities with public and private sector clients
Serve as a trusted advisor to key clients, agencies, and stakeholders
Lead, mentor, and inspire multidisciplinary project teams
Oversee project budgets, schedules, and resource allocation
Provide senior technical oversight and ensure quality compliance with Caltrans, AASHTO, and local agency standards
Lead the adoption of emerging technologies, digital delivery tools, and industry best practices
Implement structured change management and risk mitigation strategies to ensure successful project outcomes
Contribute to regional business planning, market analysis, and the development of long-term growth strategies for the transportation group
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
Manage identification of risks, issues, dependencies, and constraints associated with the project, escalating these matters where appropriate
Negotiate and manage deployment of project resource budgets, providing forecasts and presenting variances with narrative at appropriate review points to ensure effective utilization
Communicate the actions needed to implement the function's strategy and business plan within the team
Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching
Manage projects or substantial workstreams within a transformational change program, ensuring integration with related projects
Develop and implement stakeholder engagement plans for projects to identify relevant stakeholders, to develop positive stakeholder relationships
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field
12+ years of experience in transportation project management, with a strong background in planning, design and delivery of highway, roadway, and active transportation projects
Registered Civil Engineer in the State of California
Demonstrated success in business development, client management, and securing major project wins
Extensive experience managing projects for Caltrans, local agencies, and federally funded programs
Advanced proficiency with project management software and tools (e.g. MS Project, Earned-Value Management)
Deep knowledge of Caltrans and AASHTO standards, and expertise in PS&E package development
Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
Preferred
Master's degree
Experience with alternative delivery methods (e.g., Design-Build, CMGC)
Construction phase and program management experience
Experience managing multi-office or multi-disciplinary teams
Experience working in a consulting environment and managing multiple concurrent projects
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
Chief Executive Officer
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