Senior Transportation Project Manager - Bellevue

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as Project Manager for large, complex transportation projects and multi-project programs.
• Lead aspects of project delivery including scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk management, stakeholder coordination, and contract administration.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams consisting of engineering, environmental, planning, right-of-way, public involvement, and construction professionals.
• Oversee project controls, financial performance, invoicing, forecasting, accounts receivable, subconsultant management, and project closeout activities.
• Cook up with public agencies, regulatory partners, elected officials, community groups, and project stakeholders to achieve project objectives.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships that result in repeat work and long-term partnerships.
• Participate actively in business development activities including strategic planning, client engagement, proposal development, and project pursuits.
• Mentor and develop project managers, technical staff, and future leaders within the organization.
• Support transportation practice growth initiatives and contribute to company-wide committees, strategic initiatives, and leadership efforts.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field required.
• Washington State Professional Engineer (PE) registration or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment.
• Minimum 20 years of progressively responsible transportation engineering, project management, or program management experience.
• Demonstrated success delivering large-scale transportation infrastructure projects and programs for public-sector clients.
• Experience managing complex stakeholder environments involving multiple agencies, public involvement, environmental processes, and consultant teams.
• Strong understanding of project delivery methods, contracting approaches, risk management, project controls, and financial management.
• Prominent leadership experience managing large multidisciplinary teams and fostering collaborative project environments.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.

What You’ll Do

The Senior Transportation Project Manager will lead the delivery of complex transportation infrastructure projects throughout the Pacific Northwest. This position serves as a senior leader within DEA's Transportation Business Unit and is responsible for the successful management of large, multi-disciplinary transportation projects involving public agencies, consultant teams, contractors, and community stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience leading major transportation initiatives, including highways, bridges, transit, and other public infrastructure projects.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
• Financial wellness: Health Savings Account (HSA) and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contributions
• Professional development: Support for continuing education and training opportunities
• Work-life balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
• Work Schedule: Flexible 9/80 schedule—every other Friday off!
• Retail: 401k plan
• Wellbeing focus: Holistic Wellbeing Program centered on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community health
• Growth opportunities: Access to mentorship, professional support, and pathways for career advancement

Potential Salary Range

$200,000/annually - $220,000/annually