Senior Project Manager - Highways Roads- Coachella Valley/Inland Empire

GHD Group; Irvine (CA); Remote; USD 138,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD Group seeks a Senior Project Manager for Highways Roads in California to lead transportation infrastructure projects. The role involves managing project delivery, maintaining client relationships, and providing technical guidance. Ideal candidates will have extensive project management experience, a degree in Civil Engineering, and be a registered engineer in California.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in transportation project management.
• Strong understanding of Caltrans and AASHTO guidelines.
• Experience with local, state, and federally funded transportation projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage transportation infrastructure projects from conception to completion.
• Actively manage client relationships and attend meetings as needed.
• Provide technical guidance and oversee complex engineering designs.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Leadership

Time Management

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Registered Civil Engineer in California

Tools

Project Management Software

Job description

Senior Project Manager - Highways Roads- Coachella Valley/Inland Empire

IRVINE, CA, United States

Job Description

Bring your curiosity and determination to make a positive impact on the future of transportation in the communities you live and work!

TheUS West Regionis looking for a motivatedSenior Project Manager - Highways Roads- Coachella Valley/Inland Empire to support GHD’s established Highways, Roads, Bridges practice throughout the California and the US West. We are seeking a proactive Senior Transportation Project Manager with the skills to help take our practice to the next level in the delivery of highways, interchanges, local roads, roundabouts, trails / active transportation, bridges, and other enriching and vital improvements.

Through a broad network of clients, GHD has exposure to these transportation projects through Federal, State, Regional, County, and Municipal agencies and private sectors. This is a unique opportunity to join a large, well-established organization with a culture that promotes teamwork, integrity, and respect. You will work closelywith our highly skilled multi-disciplinary teams throughout the organization and our clients to efficiently deliver projects and provide high value consultancy services.

This position will work remotely from the Coachella Valley/Inland Empire, but will be networked through our offices across the West Region with a focus on our offices in California.

Key responsibilities include:

• Project Management:Lead and manage transportation infrastructure projects from conception to completion, including scoping, budgeting, scheduling, and quality control.
• Team Leadership: Lead cohesive teams, including subconsultants, to achieve project objectives, promoting collaboration, and creating a positive work environment.
• Client Relationship Management: Actively participate in client relationship management, attend client meetings as needed.
• Technical Guidance and Project Oversight: Provide expertise and guidance on various engineering projects and oversee the production of complex engineering designs, drawings, details, and specifications.
• Risk Management:Identify and mitigate project risks, including resolving conflicts and addressing project issues.
• Coaching and Mentoring: Play a crucial role in coaching and mentoring junior staff, helping them develop their skills and knowledge.
• Community and Professional Engagement: Actively engaging in community and professional organizations, representing our company and staying up-to-date with industry trends.

What you will bring to the team:

• Experience in transportation project management, specifically in highways and roads.
• A self-starter with excellent communication, time management and leadership skills.
• Proficient with project management software and tools.
• Ability to lead the development of project/client proposals and participate in interviews as needed.
• Knowledge of Caltrans and AASHTO guidelines and standards and a strong foundation and understanding of PS&E package development.
• Experience with local agency, state and federally funded transportation projects including projects delivered in partnership with Caltrans through their oversight process.
• Demonstrated ability to direct and delegate work assignments to others, ensuring efficient project execution, efficient delivery and schedule adherence.
• Demonstrated professional judgement and commercial acumen, including identifying, assessing, evaluating risk and solving problems, both technical and delivery related.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Registered Civil Engineer in the State of California Required
• 12+ 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.

As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or veteran status.

Salary Range: $138,000-$207,000 based on experience

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The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It’s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.

Job Info

• Job Identification 20854
• Job Category Engineering
• Posting Date 04/25/2025, 08:26 PM
• Locations 320 Goddard, Suite 200, Irvine, CA, 92618, US