Senior Transportation & Structures Project Manager

Job Summary

About the Role

DOWL is seeking a Senior Project Manager (Sr PM) to lead and deliver complex, multidisciplinary transportation projects within our Transportation & Structures practice. This role is ideal for a self-driven professional passionate about shaping smarter, safer transportation systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead large, complex projects across disciplines, ensuring high-quality, on-time, and on-budget delivery.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, and budgets; monitor financial performance and manage changes.
• Provide senior-level technical oversight and quality control of project deliverables.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure project success and client satisfaction.
• Mentor and guide junior staff, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.
• Engage in business development, identify and pursue leads, and contribute to winning proposals.
• Represent DOWL at client meetings, industry events, and conferences to build and maintain relationships.
• Cook up with resource managers to ensure appropriate staffing and workload balance.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree from an ABET-accredited program in civil, structural, transportation engineering, or a related engineering field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration in the state of primary practice or licensed in a different state with the ability to obtain a license within 6 months of hire.
• 10 years of industry experience (5 years as a project manager) with demonstrated success in business development and client relationship management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience with design-build projects for local and state government agencies, ODOT preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, ProjectWise, Newforma, Deltek Vision, UKG, and Bluebeam.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Based on education, qualifications, experience, and work location.
• Recognition: Formal recognition programs and personalized recognition.
• Health Benefits: Comprehensive medical/RX, dental, vision, life, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, with supplemental options.
• Retirement Plans: Discretionary 401(k) employer matching contributions, additional employer contributions even if you don't contribute, and matching contributions for eligible student debt payments.
• Professional Development: Reimbursement and bonuses for certifications and professional licensure, as well as support for continuing education through workshops, seminars, and conferences.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements, paid personal leave, and holidays.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is required to stand, walk, and use hands. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Company Overview

For over 60 years, DOWL has been a trusted consulting firm known for its integrity, innovation, and commitment to community. Our people are the foundation of our success, and we invest in their growth and well-being. At DOWL, you’ll work on impactful projects that make a difference—because you’re one of the People Who Make It Happen.

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