Senior Highway & Roadway Project Leader (Hybrid)

GHD; Redding (CA); Hybrid; USD 138,000 - 207,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Salary range

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

GHD is seeking a Senior Project Manager - Highways Roads to lead and deliver transportation projects across California, Arizona, and the US West. The role emphasizes project delivery, business development, and client relationship management in a hybrid work environment.

The candidate should have 12+ years of experience in transportation PM, CA PE license, and strong knowledge of Caltrans standards. The position supports multi-office coordination and strategic growth.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in transportation project management.
• Registered Civil Engineer in California required.
• Experience with Caltrans, local agencies, and federally funded programs.

Responsibilities

• Direct planning, design and execution of transportation projects (highways, roads, bridges).
• Lead proposals, client engagement, and growth opportunities.
• Manage project budgets, schedules and resources to ensure profitability.

Skills

Project leadership

Client relations

Business development

Financial management

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MS Project

Earned Value Management

PS&E package development

Job description

GHD is seeking a Senior Project Manager - Highways Roads to lead and deliver transportation projects across California, Arizona, and the US West. The role emphasizes project delivery, business development, and client relationship management in a hybrid work environment.

The candidate should have 12+ years of experience in transportation PM, CA PE license, and strong knowledge of Caltrans standards. The position supports multi-office coordination and strategic growth.