Senior Project Manager Transportation Asset Management
To solve complex challenges, you need to challenge the status-quo.
At GHD Advisory we are invested in creating sustainable commercial outcomes with clients driving change in water, energy and urbanization.
Join a team committed to solving complex challenges across the value chain, from capital deployment to asset management, enabling resilience, growth and sustainability.
Together, we'll help create a future for generations to come.
We are looking for a dynamic seller-doer who understands transportation infrastructure, can mine existing on-call contracts, strengthen our relationships with PANYNJ, MTA, and other agencies, and lead delivery of high-profile asset management, capital planning, and infrastructure advisory projects.
You will work as part of GHD's North American Asset Management Advisory practice and collaborate across our Business Groups (Advisory, Transportation, Water, Data & Analytics) in a "One GHD" delivery model.
Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in :
- Consulting Project / Program Design : Design the project architecture, building on the initial proposal and the client interviews to develop a solution that meets the client's stated requirements and addresses any identified client issues.
- Consulting Project Delivery : Deliver partly customized training, facilitate workshops with management, and deliver advice and reports to address identified client issues. Lead a small team where needed to ensure maximum client satisfaction.
- Consulting Project Content Development : Develop innovative approaches and write materials that are highly visiblesuch as slide decks for presentations on innovative solutions to top management, or bespoke and market-leading client reportsto complete the work of client team.
- Community of Practice Management : Participate in and contribute to a community of practice in a defined area of expertise or consulting to build own capability and develop innovative practice among colleagues.
- Client Issue Diagnosis : Collate and conduct analysis of the tactical and operational information gathered through interviews and research to support the diagnosis of underlying client issues and problems and the design of single solutions.
- Client Issue Clarification : Conduct interviews following an established framework of questions to gather information on client issues.
- Workshop Facilitation : Facilitate process development workshops with subject-matter experts, drive agreement on process flows across functional areas, and document processes and activity workflows to develop clear and detailed process maps.
- Data Collection and Analysis : Use data from a wide range of sources to analyze key themes and identify possible impacts on the business.
- Personal Capability Building : Act as subject matter expert in an area of technology, policy, regulation, or operational management for the team. Maintain external accreditations and in-depth understanding of current and emerging external regulation and industry best practices through continuing professional development, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
- Project Management : Manage a portfolio of projects while reporting to senior colleagues.
- Business Advice : Lead a highly complex business advisory process, ensuring alignment with the organization's strategic initiatives and goals.
- Client & Customer Management (External) : Manage important client relationships with guidance from senior colleagues, or oversee relationship management with a group of more transactional clients and customers.
What you'll bring to the team :
Bachelor's in Engineering, Transportation, Planning, Asset Management, or related field; Master's preferredPMP, PE, IAM, or similar relevant certifications are considered strong assets1015+ years of relevant experience in transportation asset management, capital planning, lifecycle modeling, or infrastructure advisoryExperience delivering projects for PANYNJ, MTA, NJ Transit, NYSDOT, FHWA, or major U.S. transportation agenciesDemonstrated seller-doer track record, with responsibility for winning and executing consulting engagementsStrong understanding of transportation asset classes (bridges, tunnels, rail, stations, pavements, vertical facilities)Knowledge of asset management frameworks (ISO 55000, IAM), state-of-good-repair standards, and risk managementBenefits :
401K - Employees are eligible to participate on the first day of the month following 3 months of servicePaid time off Our PTO benefit is designed to provide eligible employees with a period of rest and relaxation, sick, and personal time throughout the year. PTO starts at 16 days per year and increases with years of serviceHoliday Pay - Holiday pay is provided for eligible employees. GHD observes 9 holidays per year. Holiday pay will be based on the regular set schedule for the employeeWellness Benefit- Regular full-term employees are eligible to participate in the wellness reimbursement program. GHD will reimburse 50% of the cost of the following to maximum of $250.00 reimbursement annually for such items as : Health club membership fees, home exercise equipment purchases, Bicycles, Race, run & marathon entrance fees, Smoking cessation programs, Weight loss programs (i.e.Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig), Fitbits and Fitness Tracking devicesOur 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.
Salary Range : $225,000-$300,000 based on experience and location.
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.