Principal Project Manager - Oregon and Southwest Washington

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with current leadership to run and scale the Oregon and SW Washington Business
• Lead and develop a high-performing, multidisciplinary team
• Build a strong internal culture focused on collaboration, accountability, and growth
• Step in as a visible leader internally and externally, with accelerated progression toward office leadership
• Build and expand senior-level client relationships, particularly across the Pacific Northwest
• Lead business development and strategic pursuits, including major opportunities with regional transport, water and energy agencies
• Position Mott MacDonald as a trusted partner across multiple sectors
• Identify and convert a strong pipeline of opportunities into wins
• Provide executive-level oversight and leadership on key projects and priority pursuits
• Ensure delivery of complex infrastructure projects on time, on budget, and at high quality
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, bringing strategic insight beyond delivery
• Work across a diverse portfolio including transportation, infrastructure, buildings, energy, and water
• Bring a connected, cross-sector approach to solving client challenges and creating growth opportunities

Requirements

• A proven market-facing leader with a strong presence in the Oregon / Pacific Northwest
• Experience operating at a Principal / Director level, balancing leadership, delivery, and growth
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Oregon and Washington
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline required (Master’s preferred)
• Minimum of 15 years’ experience in infrastructure project delivery, leadership, and business development
• Demonstrated success in:
• Growing client relationships and winning work
• Leading major infrastructure projects or programs
• Managing and developing high-performing teams
• Using various systems and being ISO compliant

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of regional market dynamics, ideally with exposure to major transit, water, energy and public sector agencies
• Ability to operate as both a strategic leader and hands-on contributor
• A multisector mindset, with experience spanning more than one infrastructure domain strongly preferred

Skills

• Strategic thinking and execution
• Client relationship building and management
• Project management and delivery
• Team leadership and development
• Business development and pursuit
• Market analysis and strategy
• Technical expertise in relevant fields

Benefits & Reward

• Comprehensive benefit package including 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 range for this position is $185,000 - $226,000

Pay

$185,000 - $226,000

Schedule

Hybrid work schedule with a minimum of three days per week in the office