Project Manager- Highways Roads

Job Description

Join a dynamic team of transportation professionals dedicated to delivering innovative, sustainable, and community-focused infrastructure solutions. As a Project Manager, you’ll lead multidisciplinary teams on complex highway, roadway, and active transportation projects, collaborating with public and private sector clients to deliver impactful results from concept through construction.

• Oversee the planning, design, and delivery of transportation projects, including highways, interchanges, local roads, roundabouts, trails, and bridges. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, agencies, and stakeholders. Develop and implement stakeholder engagement strategies to foster positive relationships and ensure project success.
• Lead and mentor multidisciplinary project teams, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment. Support staff development through coaching, training, and performance feedback.
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and resources. Monitor project performance, prepare progress reports, and proactively address risks and issues.
• Provide technical oversight and quality assurance for project deliverables. Ensure compliance with Caltrans, AASHTO, and local agency standards, as well as PS&E package development requirements.
• Lead or support proposal development, client presentations, and interviews. Identify and pursue new business opportunities with existing and prospective clients.
• Champion the adoption of innovative solutions, digital tools, and industry best practices to enhance project delivery and client value.
• Implement structured change management and risk mitigation strategies to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Actively participate in industry organizations (e.g., ASCE, APWA, WTS) and pursue continuing education to stay current with emerging trends and best practices.

• 8+ years of experience in transportation project management, with a strong background in planning, design, and delivery of highway and roadway projects.
• Registered Civil Engineer in the State of California or Arizona.
• Proven experience managing projects for Caltrans, local agencies, and federally funded programs.
• Proficiency with project management software and tools (e.g., MS Project, Earned-Value tracking).
• Strong knowledge of Caltrans and AASHTO standards, and experience with PS&E package development.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Experience with alternative delivery methods (e.g., Design‑Build, CMGC) is a plus.
• Experience managing multi‑office or multi‑disciplinary teams is preferred.
• Experience working in a consulting environment and managing multiple concurrent projects is preferred.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.

Position can be based in any of our 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.

Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in the office three days a week.

$94,050-$156,750 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. 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.