GHD
Project Manager - Highways Roads
Join GHD to shape the future of transport.
You will be part of a globally connected team tackling complex highway, road, bridge, and active‑transportation projects from concept to delivery.
Roles & Responsibilities
Project Governance:
Clarify roles, responsibilities and ensure compliance with program/portfolio processes.
Portfolio Management:
Plan and manage delivery of projects in your expertise area using a suitable methodology.
Project Team Management:
Lead large or multiple small‑to‑medium teams, define vision, coordinate actions and develop team capability through training, coaching and mentoring.
Project Risk & Issue Management:
Identify and manage risks, issues, dependencies and constraints, escalating as needed and implementing solutions.
Project Benefit Realization:
Deliver baseline assessments and post‑implementation analyses to track business benefits.
Project Resource Management:
Negotiate and manage resource budgets, provide forecasts and variances to ensure effective utilization.
Culture of Innovation:
Drive innovation through multistakeholder solutions such as idea generation platforms, jam sessions and hackathons.
Leadership & Direction:
Communicate strategy and business plans, motivate teams, and link local goals to the organization’s mission.
Personal Capability Building:
Engage in development activities, maintain professional accreditation, and stay updated on technology, regulations and best practices.
Transformational Change Management:
Manage workstreams within transformation programs using structured change management methodologies.
Stakeholder Management:
Design and implement stakeholder engagement plans to build positive relationships and secure stakeholder voice.
Project Scope Definition:
Lead information gathering, analysis, and stakeholder consultation, and specify, negotiate, and agree on deliverables.
Project Assurance:
Manage assurance reviews, coordinate independent third‑party reviews, and resolve issues to give confidence in project delivery.
Enterprise Business Analysis:
Identify business needs and recommend solutions at the business unit level.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
Experience
8+ years of transportation & municipal engineering experience, with strong background in planning & design; construction experience a plus.
Registered Civil Engineer in California or Arizona.
Experience in transportation project management, specifically highways and roads.
Experience with project management software and tools.
Ability to lead development of proposals and participate in interviews.
Knowledge of Caltrans and AASHTO guidelines and standards; strong foundation in PS&E package development.
Experience with locally funded, state and federally funded transportation projects delivered in partnership with Caltrans.
Salary Range:
$103,000- $172,000
based on experience.
As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal‑opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, disability, citizenship, service member status or any other legally protected category.
About GHD GHD is a global engineering, architecture and construction services company. With over 11,000 employees across 200 offices worldwide, we deliver technical expertise and innovative solutions to complex challenges, empowering our people to make a lasting impact.
Our pledge to you: We live by the power of commitment, fostering a culture that empowers people to create positive change and tackle the world’s toughest challenges.
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Join GHD to shape the future of transport.
You will be part of a globally connected team tackling complex highway, road, bridge, and active‑transportation projects from concept to delivery.
Roles & Responsibilities
Project Governance:
Clarify roles, responsibilities and ensure compliance with program/portfolio processes.
Portfolio Management:
Plan and manage delivery of projects in your expertise area using a suitable methodology.
Project Team Management:
Lead large or multiple small‑to‑medium teams, define vision, coordinate actions and develop team capability through training, coaching and mentoring.
Project Risk & Issue Management:
Identify and manage risks, issues, dependencies and constraints, escalating as needed and implementing solutions.
Project Benefit Realization:
Deliver baseline assessments and post‑implementation analyses to track business benefits.
Project Resource Management:
Negotiate and manage resource budgets, provide forecasts and variances to ensure effective utilization.
Culture of Innovation:
Drive innovation through multistakeholder solutions such as idea generation platforms, jam sessions and hackathons.
Leadership & Direction:
Communicate strategy and business plans, motivate teams, and link local goals to the organization’s mission.
Personal Capability Building:
Engage in development activities, maintain professional accreditation, and stay updated on technology, regulations and best practices.
Transformational Change Management:
Manage workstreams within transformation programs using structured change management methodologies.
Stakeholder Management:
Design and implement stakeholder engagement plans to build positive relationships and secure stakeholder voice.
Project Scope Definition:
Lead information gathering, analysis, and stakeholder consultation, and specify, negotiate, and agree on deliverables.
Project Assurance:
Manage assurance reviews, coordinate independent third‑party reviews, and resolve issues to give confidence in project delivery.
Enterprise Business Analysis:
Identify business needs and recommend solutions at the business unit level.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
Experience
8+ years of transportation & municipal engineering experience, with strong background in planning & design; construction experience a plus.
Registered Civil Engineer in California or Arizona.
Experience in transportation project management, specifically highways and roads.
Experience with project management software and tools.
Ability to lead development of proposals and participate in interviews.
Knowledge of Caltrans and AASHTO guidelines and standards; strong foundation in PS&E package development.
Experience with locally funded, state and federally funded transportation projects delivered in partnership with Caltrans.
Salary Range:
$103,000- $172,000
based on experience.
As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal‑opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, disability, citizenship, service member status or any other legally protected category.
About GHD GHD is a global engineering, architecture and construction services company. With over 11,000 employees across 200 offices worldwide, we deliver technical expertise and innovative solutions to complex challenges, empowering our people to make a lasting impact.
Our pledge to you: We live by the power of commitment, fostering a culture that empowers people to create positive change and tackle the world’s toughest challenges.
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