Senior Project Engineer/Design Manager

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 Our Concord, CA office has an excellent opportunity for a Senior Project Engineer/Design Manager. This is a unique opportunity for a 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.

Working with our Engineering Design Organization, 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. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Technical Guidance and Project Oversight: Providing expertise and 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.
• Leadership: Leading and supporting cohesive projects teams, 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 supporting 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 both 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 Caltrans.
• Ability to support 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 acumen, including identifying, assessing, evaluating and solving problems.
• Excellence at all stages of the project life-cycle, from preparing bids to feasibility studies, consenting, detailed design and data analysis, and stakeholder management
• Robust written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to concisely convey complex issues.
• Demonstrated ability to direct and delegate work assignments to others, ensuring efficient project execution and team productivity.
• 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 California.
• 20+ years of experience with solid technical knowledge and skills across the transportation & municipal engineering, including a strong background in planning & design; con