Senior Project Manager-Highways Roads

About the role

Join a dynamic team of transportation professionals dedicated to delivering innovative, sustainable, and community-focused infrastructure solutions. As a Senior Project Manager, you will drive the success of complex highway, roadway, and active transportation projects, while playing a pivotal role in business development, client engagement, and strategic growth in the US West.

Responsibilities

• Project Leadership & Delivery: 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.
• Business Development & Market Growth: Proactively identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities with public and private sector clients. Lead the development of winning proposals, presentations, and interviews. Build and maintain a robust pipeline of work through strategic networking and market intelligence.
• Client Relationship Management: Serve as a trusted advisor to key clients, agencies, and stakeholders. Develop long term partnerships and ensure exceptional client service throughout the project lifecycle.
• Team Management & Development: Lead, mentor, and inspire multidisciplinary project teams. Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Support staff development through coaching, training, and succession planning.
• Financial and Risk Management: Oversee project budgets, schedules, and resource allocation. Drive project profitability and manage financial performance, including forecasting, earned value tracking, and variance analysis. Proactively identify and mitigate project risks.
• Technical Excellence & Quality Assurance: Provide senior technical oversight and ensure quality compliance with Caltrans, AASHTO, and local agency standards. Champion quality assurance and control throughout all project phases.
• Innovation & Best Practices: Lead the adoption of emerging technologies, digital delivery tools, and industry best practices to enhance project outcomes and client value.
• Change & Risk Management: Implement structured change management and risk mitigation strategies to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Strategic Leadership: Contribute to regional business planning, market analysis, and the development of long-term growth strategies for the transportation group.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field, master's degree preferred
• 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
• Experience with alternative delivery methods (e.g., Design-Build, CMGC) is highly desirable
• Construction phase and program management experience is desirable
• Experience managing multi-office or multi-disciplinary teams is preferred
• Experience working in a consulting environment and managing multiple concurrent projects is preferred

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations governing transportation projects

Skills

• Project Management
• Business Development
• Client Relationship Management
• Team Leadership
• Financial Management
• Technical Oversight
• Innovation and Best Practices
• Change and Risk Management
• Strategic Planning

Benefits

• Hybrid Work Model: Combine in-office collaboration with flexibility
• Competitive Salary Range: $131,505-$219,175 based on experience
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Flexible Work Arrangements
• Comprehensive Benefits Package

Pay

• $131,505-$219,175 based on experience

Schedule

• Hybrid Work Model: Three days in the office per week

Equal Opportunity Employer

GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex (including same sex); sexual orientation; gender identity; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability or handicap; citizenship status; service member status; or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.