Transportation & Structures Project Manager

Transportation & Structures Project Manager

DOWL is looking for a Project Manager (PM) with both technical expertise and business acumen to lead and deliver complex Transportation & Structures projects in Oregon. The PM will oversee single-discipline projects and contribute to multidisciplinary ones, ensuring successful delivery. This role requires a seller-doer mentality and involves business development, client relations, staff leadership, and business management, helping DOWL maintain its reputation as a trusted industry partner.

Key responsibilities include managing multiple projects, leading scope, schedule, and budget development, ensuring project quality and client satisfaction. The PM will communicate and collaborate with leadership and support roles, ensure client satisfaction, and mentor team members. They will demonstrate a clear understanding of project-related technical terms and fundamentals, coordinate resolution of technical issues with project staff, and review and interpret technical drawings and documents.

Engage in business development and marketing, identify and pursue leads, and collaborate to win projects. Interact frequently with clients and partners, manage communications, and foster client satisfaction. Plan and develop project schedules, oversee timely submission of deliverables, lead project meetings, and ensure adequate staffing. Prepare scope of work and fee breakdowns, monitor project financials, adjust as needed, and manage project changes.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor of Science degree from an ABET-accredited program in civil, structural, transportation engineering, or a related engineering field. Professional Engineer (PE) registration in the state of primary practice or licensed in a different state with the ability to obtain a license within 6 months of hire. Six years of industry experience required. Driving is an essential job function or a valid driver's license is required to support legitimate business purposes.

Compensation and benefits include a competitive salary, recognition, health benefits, retirement plans, professional development, and work-life balance.