Transportation Project Manager, Roads and Highways - Olympia, WA

About the role

The Roads and Highways Practice at David Evans and Associates, Inc., is seeking a Transportation Project Manager in Olympia, WA or Tacoma, WA. This is a high-impact opportunity for a motivated and collaborative professional with deep technical skills and a passion for building safer, more efficient transportation networks.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver Projects That Matter
• Lead the design and delivery of complex transportation projects, including freeways, highways, arterials, and street improvements.
• Manage scope, schedule, and budget while ensuring technical excellence and quality control.
• Prepare and review plans, specifications, estimates (PS&E), and support documentation for local and state-funded projects.
• Oversee design elements including horizontal/vertical alignments, ADA compliance, erosion and sediment control, utilities, and grading.
• Cook up and coordinate across disciplines including bridge, environmental, traffic, and stormwater engineering.
• Support or lead the development of utility, stormwater, sanitary sewer, and traffic signal/illumination designs.
• Lead and Mentor
• Provide design leadership, mentoring, and technical oversight for junior staff.
• Support career development and performance management in coordination with Group Leaders.
• Participate in and lead QA/QC reviews to ensure deliverables meet internal and client standards.
• Drive Growth and Collaboration
• Represent DEA in client meetings and actively contribute to business development and proposal efforts.
• Serve as a pursuit champion or technical lead for strategic pursuits.
• Collaborate with leadership to attract and retain top talent.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• 10+ years of progressive transportation engineering experience
• 5+ years of experience managing public agency or DOT roadway/highway projects
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Proficiency with MicroStation, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; collaborative mindset

Preferred Qualifications

• PE license in Washington State
• Prior experience with WSDOT or Washington local agency design standards
• Familiarity with stormwater, utility, and traffic signal/illumination design

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• 10+ years of progressive transportation engineering experience
• 5+ years of experience managing public agency or DOT roadway/highway projects
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Proficiency with MicroStation, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; collaborative mindset

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
• 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

$120,000 - $175,000

Potential Office Locations

Olympia, WA; Tacoma, WA.