Head of Engineering and Project Management

Posted Monday, January 12, 2026 at 8:00 AM

At NWPX Infrastructure, we manufacture welded steel pipe and precast products that form the backbone of America’s water infrastructure. Our brands—Northwest Pipe Company, NWPX Park, and NWPX Geneva—set the standard for safety, quality, innovation, and performance. Guided by our core values of Accountability, Commitment , and Teamwork , our people work collaboratively to deliver reliable products and trusted service to our customers—while building stable, rewarding careers along the way.

For over 50 years, NWPX has been a leader in reliable water infrastructure solutions, and our people are the foundation of our success. Build your future with us and be part of a legacy grounded in water .

Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time

401k Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match

Bonus Potential

Up to $5,000 per year Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

A Project Manager (PM) controls the course of projects from the initiation of the contract through job close-out. The PM must ensure that the contractual obligations of the Company are met within the confines of the project budget, and must minimize the Company’s exposure to liability, while serving the needs of the customer and strengthening the Company / Customer relationship. When required, the PM will also perform any special tasks assigned by the Engineering Manager or Operations Manager.

Define specifications, and prepare drawings and other submittals as required for projects.

Direct, review, and check work performed by Project Designers

Manage project files to ensure they are organized and provide current information.

Design project to minimize manufacturing/shipping costs.

Establish and maintain customer relations.

Coordinate manufacturing and delivery with shop personnel and customer/engineer.

Monitor production & customer schedules. Process customer change orders. Negotiate back charge claims.

Prepares project reports for management, customer, or others.

Assist Engineering and Operations Manager in establishing, updating, and maintaining departmental and operational procedures.

College degree in civil or mechanical engineering, or construction management

Mechanical or Civil Engineering or Construction or Industrial Management experience

Minimum five years work related experience in project management

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Project timelines and work volume / deadlines may often require working outside of standard office hours, weekend, or evening work. Physical Activity: Over 2/3 of the time: Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with whole hand or arm as in handling to type. Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers such as moving a mouse and typing. Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm to operate a mouse, phone, computer, and other office machines. Walking: Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularity for long distances or moving from one work site to another. Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.