Senior Transportation Program Leader (Hybrid)

GHD; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD is seeking a Senior Program Manager, Transportation for our Dallas, TX office. You will guide and direct transportation projects, provide mentorship, manage deliverables and client relationships, and lead risk management across programs.

The role requires a PE license in Texas, 15+ years in civil transportation, and strong MS Office/PM software skills. A hybrid work model is offered with in-office collaboration three days a week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business or related field required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Texas is required.
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) and/or Design-Guild Professional (DBIA) certification desired.
• 15+ years’ experience in civil engineering or with civil transportation projects.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel and PowerPoint), Bluebeam, estimating software, and Primavera or project management software required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, particularly technical writing.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Ability to understand new issues quickly and make sound decisions.
• Ability to plan project workloads effectively, remain organized, and delegate.
• Adept at managing multiple competing priorities.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Excel).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the project manager on specific projects.
• Provide mentorship to fellow staff members.
• Evaluate actual project performance, risk identification/mitigation, and recovery plans on a program level and provide mitigation strategies.
• Collect data and draft project-related reports.
• Manage recurring deliverables for projects.
• Perform quality assurance/quality control functions on projects as needed.
• Perform risk management functions on specific projects.
• Perform pre-construction services on specific projects (e.g., TX Rail).
• Assist with business development; establish and maintain client relationships.
• Coordinate staffing and resource availability throughout the life cycle of projects.
• Review and approve invoices.

Skills

15+ years experience

PE license (TX)

CCM/DBIA certification

Microsoft Office (Excel/PowerPoint)

Bluebeam

Estimating software

Primavera / project mgmt software

Excellent verbal & written comms

Analytical thinking

Detail oriented

Plan workloads & priorities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Bluebeam

Primavera

Estimating software

Job description

GHD is seeking a Senior Program Manager, Transportation for our Dallas, TX office. You will guide and direct transportation projects, provide mentorship, manage deliverables and client relationships, and lead risk management across programs.

The role requires a PE license in Texas, 15+ years in civil transportation, and strong MS Office/PM software skills. A hybrid work model is offered with in-office collaboration three days a week.