Project Director- Transportation- Inland Empire

Project Director
- Transportation
- Inland Empire

IRVINE, CA, United States

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Client outcomes.

Who arewelookingfor?

GHD’smunicipal business in Water and Transportation isin a period of acceleratedgrowth. Over the past few years, we have doubled our municipal portfolio, driven by strong client relationships, technical excellence, and a deep commitment to the communities we serve.

Buildingonthismomentum,wehavelaunchedaboldgrowthinitiativetodoubleour Transportation practiceover thenextfouryears.

Achievingthisnextphaseofgrowthrequiresmorethanbusiness developmentalone–it also requires leaders who can win work, delivery it successfully, and turn execution into enduring client confidence.

Our growth strategy depends on trust and scale. The Project Director-Transportation Inland Empire
position acts as a “seller-doer” building trust by connecting what we promise during pursuits, how we deliver during execution, and why clients choose us again for future work. This position can be located in Ontario, Riverside, or San Bernadino Counties.

ATGHD,ourworkplacethrivesonahybridmodel,combiningin-officecollaborationandflexibility.

Join usinoffice,threedaysaweektocontribute,connectandexcelinourvibrantenvironment.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of duties and will see you involved in: Client Relationship Development

• Serve as a trusted advisor to existing clients through direct projectleadership and consistent delivery performance
• Represent client and community voices internally, shaping solutions and pursuits based on real delivery insight

Delivery-led Growth:

• Leadorplayaseniorroleinthedeliveryofkeyprojects,ensuringoutcomesalignwithclient expectations and commitments made during pursuits
• Convert successful deliveryinto repeatwork, expandedscope,and follow-onopportunities
• Identifygrowthopportunitiesemergingfromactiveprojectsandongoingclientengagements
• Usedeliveryexperiencetoinformstrategy,pricing,risk assessment,and positioning
• Shape and lead pursuits where delivery experience, technical judgment, and clienttrust are critical differentiators
• Partner with Relationship Managers ,Market Leads,and technicalteamstopursuetargeted opportunities
• Contributetoproposalstrategy,messaging,andinterviewswithafocusoncredibilityandexecution confidence
• Participateincontractnegotiationswithaclearunderstandingofdeliveryrisk,resourcing,and outcomes

• Incollaborationwith Project Manager ,overseeandbeaccountableforprojectperformance,including scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client satisfaction
• Track and manage key performance indicators such as backlog, margin, and client health for assigned accounts
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations,procurement requirements, and internal governance

• Personal Capability Building: Act as subject matter expert in an area of technology, policy, regulation, or operational management for the team. Maintain external accreditations and in-depth understanding of current and emerging external regulation and industry best practices through continuing professional development, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
• Key Account Management: Ensure quality service and profitable business growth by managing a portfolio of complex customer relationships and/or a small team of account managers.
• Customer Relationship Development / Prospecting: Develop and implement a relationship management plan for strategic, complex potential accounts to build key relationships at local and national levels. Coordinate the engagement of own organization with the customer organization to ensure effective two-way flow of information and resolution…