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GHD hires Project Managers across infrastructure, environmental, and advisory projects, with sponsorship pathways that reflect the technical and leadership depth the role demands. If you're on an existing visa or need employer support to work in the U.S., GHD has a track record of sponsoring across multiple visa categories for this function.
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Bring your curiosity and determination to make a positive impact on the future of transport, and we’ll help you go all the way.
Shape the Future of Transportation with Us
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.
Who are we looking for?
GHD’s US West Region seeks an experienced and driven Project Manager – Highways/Roads to support and grow our Highways, Roads, Bridges practice throughout California, Arizona and the US West. We’re looking for a proactive leader with a passion for delivering high-quality projects, mentoring teams, and building lasting client relationships.
LOCATION
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 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 the office three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.
WORKING WITH AN ENERGETIC AND HIGH PERFORMING TEAM, THIS POSITION OFFERS A VARIETY OF WORK AND WILL SEE YOU INVOLVED IN:
- Project Leadership & Delivery: 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.
- Client & Stakeholder Engagement: 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.
- Team Management & Development: Lead and mentor multidisciplinary project teams, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment. Support staff development through coaching, training, and performance feedback.
- Project Controls & Financial Management: Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and resources. Monitor project performance, prepare progress reports, and proactively address risks and issues.
- Technical Excellence: 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.
- Business Development: Lead or support proposal development, client presentations, and interviews. Identify and pursue new business opportunities with existing and prospective clients.
- Innovation & Best Practices: Champion the adoption of innovative solutions, digital tools, and industry best practices to enhance project delivery and client value.
- Change & Risk Management: Implement structured change management and risk mitigation strategies to ensure successful project outcomes.
- Professional Development: Actively participate in industry organizations (e.g., ASCE, APWA, WTS) and pursue continuing education to stay current with emerging trends and best practices.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
Experience
- 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 Required
- 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, etc.).
- 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.
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.
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $89,348-$148,913 based on experience
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.
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.
INTRODUCTION
Bring your curiosity and determination to make a positive impact on the future of transport, and we’ll help you go all the way.
Shape the Future of Transportation with Us
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.
Who are we looking for?
GHD’s US West Region seeks an experienced and driven Project Manager – Highways/Roads to support and grow our Highways, Roads, Bridges practice throughout California, Arizona and the US West. We’re looking for a proactive leader with a passion for delivering high-quality projects, mentoring teams, and building lasting client relationships.
LOCATION
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 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 the office three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.
WORKING WITH AN ENERGETIC AND HIGH PERFORMING TEAM, THIS POSITION OFFERS A VARIETY OF WORK AND WILL SEE YOU INVOLVED IN:
- Project Leadership & Delivery: 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.
- Client & Stakeholder Engagement: 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.
- Team Management & Development: Lead and mentor multidisciplinary project teams, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment. Support staff development through coaching, training, and performance feedback.
- Project Controls & Financial Management: Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and resources. Monitor project performance, prepare progress reports, and proactively address risks and issues.
- Technical Excellence: 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.
- Business Development: Lead or support proposal development, client presentations, and interviews. Identify and pursue new business opportunities with existing and prospective clients.
- Innovation & Best Practices: Champion the adoption of innovative solutions, digital tools, and industry best practices to enhance project delivery and client value.
- Change & Risk Management: Implement structured change management and risk mitigation strategies to ensure successful project outcomes.
- Professional Development: Actively participate in industry organizations (e.g., ASCE, APWA, WTS) and pursue continuing education to stay current with emerging trends and best practices.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
Experience
- 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 Required
- 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, etc.).
- 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.
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.
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $89,348-$148,913 based on experience
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.
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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Align your credentials to PMP or PMI standards
GHD Project Manager roles in consulting and infrastructure consistently list PMP certification or equivalent as a strong differentiator. If your credentials are from outside the U.S., get an evaluation from a NACES-approved agency before applying.
Target GHD's infrastructure and advisory service lines
GHD's Project Manager openings cluster around water, transportation, and environmental consulting. Framing your experience around capital project delivery in those sectors puts your application in front of the teams most likely to initiate sponsorship.
Clarify your visa category early in recruiter conversations
GHD sponsors multiple visa types, so specifying whether you need H-1B, TN, or OPT extension support upfront helps recruiters route your application correctly. Ambiguity about your status can stall or derail offers before they reach the legal team.
Use Migrate Mate to filter GHD Project Manager openings by visa type
GHD posts Project Manager roles across multiple U.S. regions and service lines at any given time. Use Migrate Mate to filter open roles specifically by the visa categories GHD sponsors, so you're only applying to positions where your status is a fit.
Confirm your OPT STEM extension eligibility before your cap-gap window
If you're on F-1 OPT and GHD files an H-1B for you, the cap-gap provision protects your work authorization between OPT expiry and October 1. Verify your I-20 reflects a STEM-eligible degree and that USCIS has your H-1B receipt before your OPT end date.
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Does GHD sponsor H-1B visas for Project Managers?
GHD does sponsor H-1B visas for Project Manager roles. Because H-1B requires the position to qualify as a specialty occupation, GHD's Project Manager roles in engineering, environmental consulting, and infrastructure advisory typically satisfy that standard given their technical degree requirements. Your application should make the connection between your degree field and the specific project scope explicit.
Which visa types does GHD commonly sponsor for Project Manager roles?
GHD sponsors across several categories for Project Managers, including H-1B, TN for Canadian and Mexican nationals, F-1 OPT and CPT for recent graduates, J-1, and permanent residence pathways through EB-2 and EB-3. The right category depends on your nationality, degree, and career stage. TN is often the fastest path for qualified Canadian and Mexican nationals given it bypasses the H-1B lottery.
What qualifications and experience does GHD expect for Project Manager roles?
GHD's Project Manager postings in consulting and infrastructure typically require a bachelor's degree in engineering, environmental science, or a related technical field, plus several years of project delivery experience. PMP certification is frequently listed as preferred. Sector-specific experience in water, transportation, or environmental consulting strengthens your candidacy considerably over general project management backgrounds.
How do I apply for Project Manager jobs at GHD?
You can browse and apply for GHD Project Manager roles through Migrate Mate, which filters open positions by the visa types GHD sponsors so you only see roles where your immigration status is a match. GHD's hiring process typically includes a recruiter screen, technical or behavioral interviews, and an offer stage where visa requirements are confirmed with their legal or HR team.
How do I plan my timeline if GHD is sponsoring my visa for a Project Manager role?
Timeline depends heavily on your visa category. H-1B sponsorship is tied to the April lottery and October 1 start date, so factor in several months between offer and authorization. TN processing at the border can happen same-day for eligible candidates. PERM-based Green Card pathways through EB-2 or EB-3 involve DOL and USCIS processing that runs well beyond your start date, so those typically begin after you're already employed.
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