Principal Project Manager - Oregon and Southwest Washington

Mott MacDonald•Happy Valley, OR

1d•$185,000 - $226,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things—delivering impactful engineering, management, and development solutions across more than 150 countries. As a global, employee-owned consultancy of over 20,000 experts, we are united by a commitment to sustainability, innovation, and delivering exceptional outcomes across sectors including Transportation, Buildings, Energy, and Water. We are entering a critical phase of growth in the Pacific Northwest and are looking for a senior leader to shape the future of our Portland and SW Washington Business. 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. You will act as a key partner and deputy to the current leadership, with a clear pathway to future office / market leadership, while driving strategic growth, client development, and delivery excellence across a diverse portfolio.

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
Demonstrated success in: Leading major infrastructure projects or programs
Demonstrated success in: Managing and developing high-performing teams
Demonstrated success in: Using various systems and being ISO compliant
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

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