Transportation/Bridge Project Manager

Shape the Future of Bridge Infrastructure with Us

Join a dynamic team of bridge and transportation professionals dedicated to delivering innovative, sustainable, and community-focused infrastructure solutions. As a Bridge Project Manager, you will lead multidisciplinary teams on  complex bridge and transportation projects, while playing a pivotal role in business development, client engagement, and strategic growth in the US West.

Who are we looking for?   

GHD’s US West Region seeks an entrepreneurial and accomplished Bridge Project Manager to support and grow our Bridge practice throughout the California and the US West. We are seeking a versatile leader with a proven track record in project delivery, business development, and client relationship management.  

Location

Position 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), with opportunities for hybrid and flexible work arrangements.

Our Hybrid Work Model  Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in office, three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.

Key responsibilities include: 

• Project Leadership & Delivery: Lead the planning, design, and delivery of bridge and transportation projects, ensuring delivery excellence, innovation, and client satisfaction.
• Business Development & Market Growth: Proactively identify, pursue, and secure new bridge and transportation 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.
• Client Relationship Management: Serve as a trusted advisor to key clients, agencies, and stakeholders. Develop long term partnerships and ensure exceptional client service throughout the project lifecycle. 
• Team Management & Mentorship: 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.
• Financial and Risk Management: 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.
• Technical Excellence & Quality Assurance: Provide senior technical oversight and ensure quality compliance with Caltrans, AASHTO, and local agency standards. Champion quality assurance and control throughout all project phases.
• Innovation & Best Practices: Lead the adoption of emerging technologies, digital delivery tools, and industry best practices to enhance project outcomes and client value.
• Change & Risk Management: Implement structured change management and risk mitigation strategies to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Strategic Leadership: Contribute to regional business planning, market analysis, and the development of long-term growth strategies for the transportation group.

Education

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

Experience

• Minimum 10+ years of experience in bridge and transportation project management, with a strong background in planning, design and delivery of bridge projects
• PE in State of CA required 
• Demonstrated experience as a seller-doer, including positioning, proposing, winning, and delivering bridge projects in California.
• 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 Management).
• Strong knowledge of Caltrans and AASHTO standards, and expertise in PS&E package development.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills. 
• 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.

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, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or veteran status. 

Salary Range $124,000- $206,000

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