Senior Project Manager Procurement (Seattle)

At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including, Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water. We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story. If you share that vision, even if you don’t meet every requirement listed, we’d still love to hear from you. We value potential and diverse perspectives as much as experience. Let’s explore how we can support your growth and help you take the next step in your career, while contributing to an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.Our advisory team builds upon established client partnerships and enhances our traditional engineering services to more effectively address client needs and achieve their objectives. With expertise in design and construction procurement, stakeholder and client engagement, and commercial negotiations, our team is experiencing ambitious growth.Due to recent project success and the continued growth of our advisory team, we are seeking to recruit a Senior Project Manager with experience of in-design and construction procurement models including professional services, Design Build (DB), Progressive Design Build (PDB), Design Bid Build (DBB), and General Contractor / Construction Manager (GC/CM).This position focuses on assisting client projects, developing crucial deliverables, and proactively seeking opportunities for growth. The candidate will help deliver several strategic initiatives for clients, including taking the lead on procurement options analysis, preparing procurement documents and contracts, and overseeing project setup for major infrastructure undertakings.The candidate should show excellent ethical judgment, think ahead, and be well-organized when leading the planning and coordination of negotiations in an environment with strict governance and high standards of probity.Typical work will involve:Supporting government authorities with strategic and technical advice for the procurement, delivery, and operations of their infrastructure programs and projects;Structuring and developing procurement documentation, including negotiated forms of procurement such as professional services, GC/CMs, and PDBs;Experience in construction contract management and negotiations;Project management mandates;Drafting reports and project audits;Supporting risk management for both internal and external mandates;Supporting and leading the preparation of proposals;Internal project management (including budgets) and reporting;Business development and client engagement; and,Supporting initiatives for the regional and global business.Candidates who can demonstrate the following skills and experience will be considered for the role:A post-secondary degree with 10+ years of career experience related to the development of technical procurement documentation, engineering and/or infrastructure development;Ideally, the candidate should possess a background in contracting, with knowledge of construction scheduling, risk transfer, and the ability to provide informed opinions on buildability concerns.Demonstrable knowledge and experience of preparing GC/CM or PDB contracts.Experience with structuring procurement packages.Familiar and proficient with project management processes.Experience of projects in transit, water, tunnels, or highways projects are preferred.Knowledge and experience of risk identification, management, and mitigation.Excellent interpersonal skills and experience of leading and working within a team.Excellent written and presentation skills.Able to work independently and unsupervised.Positive attitude, team player.This is an excellent opportunity to join an expanding Advisory team and progress your career with a global employee owned multi sector multi-disciplinary engineering and management consultancy.Benefits & RewardAt Mott MacDonald, our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, providing them with a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses. We provide a comprehensive benefit package that includes 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave, and company paid life insurance. Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills.The expected salary for this position is $155,000 - $189,000.Collaboration at Our CoreAt Mott MacDonald, we believe great ideas happen when we’re together. Our hybrid approach centers on an in-office culture, with most of your time spent collaborating face-to-face and a minimum of three days per week in the office. We balance flexibility with connection, so you and your manager can choose how to meet client, team, and personal commitments.Equal opportunity is the law. We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.English versionSpanish versionChinese versionAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.