Senior Project Manager-Highways Roads- Ontario/Inland Empire

GHD•Eureka, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join a dynamic team of transportation professionals dedicated to delivering innovative, sustainable, and community-focused infrastructure solutions. As a Senior Project Manager, you will drive the success of complex highway, roadway, and active transportation projects, while playing a pivotal role in business development, client engagement, and strategic growth in the US West. GHD’s US West Region seeks a visionary and accomplished Senior Project Manager - Highways Roads to support and grow our Highways, Roads, Bridges practice throughout the California, Arizona and the US West. We are seeking a dynamic leader with a proven track record in project delivery, business development, and client relationship management. The position is based in any of GHD's California offices (Irvine, Long Beach, Los Angeles, San Diego, Fresno, Concord, Santa Rosa, Roseville, San Francisco, Sacramento, San Luis Obispo, Redding, or Eureka) or Phoenix, Arizona, with opportunities for hybrid and flexible work arrangements. The workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility, requiring in-office presence three days a week.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field
12+ years of experience in transportation project management, with a strong background in planning, design and delivery of highway, roadway, and active transportation projects.
Registered Civil Engineer in the State of California Required
Demonstrated success in business development, client management, and securing major project wins.
Extensive experience managing projects for Caltrans, local agencies, and federally funded programs.
Advanced proficiency with project management software and tools (e.g. MS Project, Earned-Value Management).
Deep knowledge of Caltrans and AASHTO standards, and expertise in PS&E package development.
Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred
Experience with alternative delivery methods (e.g., Design-Build, CMGC) is highly desirable.
Construction phase and program management experience is desirable.
Experience managing multi-office or multi-disciplinary teams is preferred.
Experience working in a consulting environment and managing multiple concurrent projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct the planning, design, and execution of transportation projects, including highways, interchanges, local roads, roundabouts, trails, and bridges, ensuring delivery excellence, innovation, and client satisfaction.
Proactively identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities with public and private sector clients.
Lead the development of winning proposals, presentations, and interviews.
Build and maintain a robust pipeline of work through strategic networking and market intelligence.
Serve as a trusted advisor to key clients, agencies, and stakeholders.
Develop long term partnerships and ensure exceptional client service throughout the project lifecycle.
Lead, mentor, and inspire multidisciplinary project teams.
Fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Support staff development through coaching, training, and succession planning.
Oversee project budgets, schedules, and resource allocation.
Drive project profitability and manage financial performance, including forecasting, earned value tracking, and variance analysis.
Proactively identify and mitigate project risks.
Provide senior technical oversight and ensure quality compliance with Caltrans, AASHTO, and local agency standards.
Champion quality assurance and control throughout all project phases.
Lead the adoption of emerging technologies, digital delivery tools, and industry best practices to enhance project outcomes and client value.
Implement structured change management and risk mitigation strategies to ensure successful project outcomes.
Contribute to regional business planning, market analysis, and the development of long-term growth strategies for the transportation group.