Project Director- Highways/Roads/Bridges at GHD in Irvine, California

Job Description:

Job Description



Growth in the US West Transportation Market is a critical component of GHD's overall strategy in the Americas!

GHD's Highways Roads Bridges (HRB) Business Group (BG) is a major pillar of our overall transportation market offerings, that also include Maritime and Coastal, Rail and Transit, and Mobility and Places. Our HRB practice is delivering work for key transportation agencies, counties, and municipalities across the West. Projects include highways, interchanges, local roads, roundabouts, trails / active transportation, bridges, and other related community mobility related improvements. GHD has engagement with these opportunities through the Federal, State, Municipal, and private sectors.

Our Southern California Team, has an excellent opportunity for a Project Director- Highways/Roads/Bridges. This is the person assigned by GHD to provide mentorship and guidance to the project managers PMs. The Project Director (PD), implores and supports the PM to account for the performance of the project team through adherence to the contract and GHD delivery requirements. The PD Represents the client's interests to the project team and represents GHD's interests to the client.
This is a unique opportunity for a senior level individual to join a large, well-established organization with a culture that promotes teamwork, integrity, and respect. You will work closely with our highly skilled multi-disciplinary teams throughout the organization as we help our clients efficiently deliver projects and provide high value consultancy services.

This position offers a unique opportunity to help lead, guide and manage project managers and our clients on diverse projects, collaborate with talented professionals, and make a significant impact within our organization and the communities we serve.



Key responsibilities include:



Clients:

• Understand the client's expectations and help manage the client interface
• Lead strategy for opportunity pursuits and development of capture plans
• Lead strategy for development of and review of proposals (qualifications, approach, scope, schedule, and the financial offer)
• Accountable for the delivery of the project to the client's expectations and requirements
• Manage client expectations regarding project time, cost, quality, and client contact frequency
• Solicit feedback regularly on GHD's performance on contracts with them and future opportunities.

People:

• Provide leadership , coaching, and mentoring to the Project Manager and team, in line with GHD's core values focusing on regular one on one discussions
• Review and approve the Project Plan including scope, schedule, budgeted hours and application of our quality program
• Support the Project Manager to secure and retain project resources, both internal and external.
• Manage the handover between project phases and changes of Project Manager or team members
• Build effective relationships with Client, Market Leaders, Operations Managers, Business Group Leaders, Client Relationship Managers, Service Line Leaders, our Program Management Office and other key personnel
• Promote timeliness, communication, safety culture and environmental awareness on your assigned portfolio of projects
• Routinely account for project performance reviews in GHD electronic systems and with key operations and business development staff

Performance:

• Maintain forward look with Project Manager to identify and manage risks and opportunities on projects
• Review Project Manager's assessment of forecast cost to complete
• Review invoice template and approve variations
• Resolve client concerns regarding proposed variations and invoicing
• Obtain Limits of Authority approval for future unavoidable Project cost overruns
• Accountable for deliverables meeting client expectations
• Accountable for project Quality, HSE, and IMS performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field. Master's Degree considered a plus.
• Registered Civil Engineer in the State of California preferred
• 15+ years of experience with solid technical knowledge and skills across the transportation & municipal engineering, including a strong background in planning & design; construction experience a plus.
• Client Relationship Management experience required

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: $138,000-$207,000 based on experience

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