Senior Program Manager, Transportation

GHD•Dallas, TX

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

GHD is seeking a Senior Program Manager, Transportation for its Dallas, Texas office. The role provides guidance and assistance on transportation projects, focusing on specific project components as needed. Duties and priorities vary and may include identifying, quoting, planning, designing, and directing transportation projects. The position also involves program-level performance evaluation and risk mitigation, project management, quality assurance, resource coordination, client relationship development, and invoice review. The role follows a hybrid work model, with three days a week in the office.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field.
Professional Engineer (PE) license in Texas.
15+ years of experience in civil engineering or civil transportation projects.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint; Bluebeam; estimating software; and Primavera or project management software.
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.
Ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel.

Nice To Haves

Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification.
Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) Design-Build Professional certification.

Responsibilities

Serve as project manager on specific projects.
Provide mentorship to fellow staff members.
Evaluate actual project performance at the program level, identify and mitigate risks, develop recovery plans, and provide mitigation strategies.
Collect data and draft project-related reports.
Manage recurring project deliverables.
Perform quality assurance and quality control functions on projects as needed.
Perform risk management functions on specific projects.
Perform pre-construction services on specific projects, such as TX Rail.
Assist with business development and establish and maintain client relationships.
Coordinate staffing and resource availability throughout project life cycles.
Review and approve invoices.
Identify, quote, plan, design, and direct transportation projects.