Senior Project Manager-Highways Roads- Ontario/Inland Empire

GHD • Eureka, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

GHD is seeking a visionary and accomplished Senior Project Manager - Highways Roads to join their US West Region team. This role involves driving 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. The position aims to support and grow GHD's Highways, Roads, and Bridges practice throughout California, Arizona, and the US West. The ideal candidate is 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.

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
• 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.

Benefits

• 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; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex (including same sex); sexual orientation; gender identity; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability or handicap; citizenship status; service member status; or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees