Hybrid Highway Project Manager – Roads & Bridges

GHD; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD in California is seeking a Project Manager – Highways/Roads to lead multidisciplinary teams on transportation projects across the state. You will oversee planning, design and delivery of highways, interchanges, local roads and bridges, ensuring on-time, on-budget, high-quality results while mentoring staff.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in transportation project management, is a Registered Civil Engineer in CA or AZ, and can manage Caltrans and local agency programs.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of transportation PM experience.
• Registered Civil Engineer in CA or AZ.
• Experience with Caltrans, local agencies, and federally funded programs.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Experience coordinating multi-office teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, design, and delivery of highway and roadway projects.
• Lead client and stakeholder engagement.
• Mentor multidisciplinary project teams.
• Develop budgets, schedules, and resources; monitor performance.
• Ensure compliance with Caltrans, AASHTO, and PS&E standards.
• Support business development and proposals.
• Champion innovation and risk management.
• Pursue continuing education and professional involvement.

Skills

Project leadership

Client engagement

Team management

Budget management

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Earned-Value tracking

PS&E package development

Job description

GHD in California is seeking a Project Manager – Highways/Roads to lead multidisciplinary teams on transportation projects across the state. You will oversee planning, design and delivery of highways, interchanges, local roads and bridges, ensuring on-time, on-budget, high-quality results while mentoring staff.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in transportation project management, is a Registered Civil Engineer in CA or AZ, and can manage Caltrans and local agency programs.