Senior Project Engineer / Assistant Project Manager- Transportation
GHD

Job Description

Bring your curiosity and determination to make a positive impact on the future of transport, and we'll help you go all the way!

Join our team of globally connected specialists to help solve complex transport challenges and experience groundbreaking projects from idea to delivery, and beyond.

Our pledge to you.

Join GHD.

Who are we looking for?

Our Southern CA offices (San Luis Obispo, Los Angeles & Irvine) have an excellent opportunity for a Project Engineer / Assistant Project Manager. This is a unique opportunity for a mid to senior level individual to participate 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 and our clients to efficiently deliver projects and provide high value consultancy services.

In an ever-changing world, it requires creativity and innovation to stay ahead.

We're seeking the curious, those who are stimulated by fresh thinking and a desire to shape our communities in new, positive ways.

See what the power of commitment can do for you.

Working with our Highways, Roads, and Bridges Group, this position offers a unique opportunity to work on diverse projects, collaborate with talented professionals, and make a significant impact within our organization and the communities we serve. Some of the key responsibilities include:

• Technical Guidance and Project Oversight: Provide guidance on various engineering projects, with a focus on transportation systems, such as highways, roadways, trails, and more.
• Design Delivery: Overseeing and leading the production of complex engineering designs, drawings, details, and specifications.
• Project Scope and Schedule Management: Assisting project managers in developing and managing project scopes, schedules, budgets, and quality plans. Your expertise will contribute to effective project planning and execution.
• Team Leadership: Leading a cohesive team, including subconsultants, to achieve project objectives, promoting collaboration, and creating a positive work environment.
• Coaching and Mentoring: Playing a crucial role in coaching and mentoring junior staff, helping them develop their skills and knowledge.
• Community and Professional Engagement: Actively engaging in community and professional organizations, representing our company and staying up-to-date with industry trends.
• Client Relationship Management: Actively participating in client relationship management, attending client meetings as needed.
• Business Development: Supporting Senior Project Managers with business development on behalf of GHD, position for new work and secure projects

What you will bring to the team

• Strong foundation and proficiency across multiple software design platforms - experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D required, and Microstation desired. Supplemental transportation /traffic software experience a plus.
• Experience, familiarity with, and knowledge of overall project delivery processes.
• Experience with local agency state and federally funded transportation projects administered by Arizona Department of Transportation is a plus.
• Desire to expand and grow relationships/business in transportation and other sectors within the US West Region.
• Capability to provide mentorship to staff within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team environment and knowledge with staff and peers.
• Ability to support project/client proposals and participate in interviews as needed.
• Proven professional judgement and commercial competence, including identifying, assessing, evaluating and solving problems.
• Ability to advise and delegate work assignments to others, ensuring efficient project execution and team productivity.
• Excellence at all stages of the project life-cycle, from preparing bids to feasibility studies, detailed design, and stakeholder management
• Robust written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to concisely convey complex issues.
• A self-starter with the ability to multi-task and prioritize deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Registered Civil Engineer in the State of CA is required
• 8+ years of experience with proven technical knowledge and skills across the transportation & municipal engineering, including a strong background in planning & design; construction experience a plus; assistant project management experience a plus.

Take on some of the world's toughest challenges - with everyone at GHD backing you every step of the way.

EEO Statement US: 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: $104,000-$156,000 based on experience and location

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About Us

Take on some of the world's toughest challenges - with GHD supporting you every step of the way.
We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact.

See where your commitment could take you with GHD.

Our Pledge to You
At GHD, we don't just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.

That's why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.

See where your commitment could take you.
That's the #PowerOfCommitment

Who we are
GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.
The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It's what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity's most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.

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