Senior Transportation & Structures Project Manager

DOWL • Vancouver, WA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

DOWL is seeking a technically proficient and business-savvy 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 who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about shaping smarter, safer transportation systems. As a Sr PM, you’ll manage project execution, lead business development efforts, mentor junior staff, and build strong client relationships, all while maintaining a seller-doer mindset that drives results.

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.
• Driving is an essential job function or a valid driver’s license is required to support legitimate business purposes

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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.
• Coordinate with resource managers to ensure appropriate staffing and workload balance.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Recognition programs
• Medical/RX insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Supplemental insurance options
• Discretionary 401(k) employer matching contributions
• Additional employer contributions to 401(k)
• Matching contributions for eligible student debt payments
• Reimbursement for certifications and professional licensure
• Bonuses for certifications and professional licensure
• Support for continuing education through workshops, seminars, and conferences
• Flexible working arrangements
• Paid personal leave
• Paid holidays
• High-Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account (HSA) (including employer contribution)
• Flexible spending account
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Dependent care account
• Employee assistance program
• Profit sharing
• Student debt repayment
• Paid Time Off (PTO) accrues at a minimum of 16 days per year
• Nine paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior