Principal Project Manager - Oregon and Southwest Washington (Portland)

At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things—delivering impactful engineering, management, and development solutions across more than 150 countries. As a global, employee-owned consultancy of over 20,000 experts, we are united by a commitment to sustainability, innovation, and delivering exceptional outcomes across sectors including Transportation, Buildings, Energy, and Water.We are entering a critical phase of growth in the Pacific Northwest and are looking for a senior leader to shape the future of our Portland and SW Washington Business.This is not a traditional project management role. We are seeking a Principal Project Manager who will take a central role in leading, growing, and evolving our presence in the Oregon and SW Washington region.You will act as a key partner and deputy to the current leadership, with a clear pathway to future office / market leadership, while driving strategic growth, client development, and delivery excellence across a diverse portfolio.What You’ll DoPartner closely with current leadership to run and scale the Oregon and SW Washington BusinessLead and develop a high-performing, multidisciplinary teamBuild a strong internal culture focused on collaboration, accountability, and growthStep in as a visible leader internally and externally, with accelerated progression toward office leadershipBuild and expand senior-level client relationships, particularly across the Pacific NorthwestLead business development and strategic pursuits, including major opportunities with regional transport, water and energy agenciesPosition Mott MacDonald as a trusted partner across multiple sectorsIdentify and convert a strong pipeline of opportunities into winsProvide executive-level oversight and leadership on key projects and priority pursuitsEnsure delivery of complex infrastructure projects on time, on budget, and at high qualityAct as a trusted advisor to clients, bringing strategic insight beyond deliveryWork across a diverse portfolio including transportation, infrastructure, buildings, energy, and waterBring a connected, cross-sector approach to solving client challenges and creating growth opportunitiesWhat We’re Looking ForA proven market-facing leader with a strong presence in the Oregon / Pacific NorthwestExperience operating at a Principal / Director level, balancing leadership, delivery, and growthProfessional Engineer (PE) license in Oregon and WashingtonBachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline required (Master’s preferred)Minimum of 15 years’ experience in infrastructure project delivery, leadership, and business developmentDemonstrated success in:
Growing client relationships and winning workLeading major infrastructure projects or programsManaging and developing high-performing teamsUsing various systems and being ISO compliantStrong understanding of regional market dynamics, ideally with exposure to major transit, water, energy and public sector agenciesAbility to operate as both a strategic leader and hands-on contributorA multisector mindset, with experience spanning more than one infrastructure domain strongly preferredBenefits & 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 $185,000 - $226,000 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.