Dewberry

Alternative Delivery Design Manager - West Region

Dewberry$163K — $234K *
Transportation
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS degree in Civil/Transportation Engineering
  • 15+ years of experience in transportation infrastructure projects
  • 10+ years as a Design Manager focused on alternative delivery and design-build
  • Washington or California PE license required
  • SE license preferred
  • Strong knowledge of design-build teaming and agreements
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proven leadership and project management abilities

Responsibilities

  • Manage scope, budget, and schedule for Transportation Alternative Delivery projects
  • Lead and oversee support staff and document production
  • Develop and maintain client relationships with contractors and teaming partners
  • Engage in business development, marketing new projects, and proposal preparation
  • Interface regularly with WashDOT and government clients

Benefits

  • Comprehensive insurance package including medical, dental, and vision
  • 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan
  • 529 College Savings Plans
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Flexible Spending Accounts and supplemental life insurance
  • Eligibility for annual bonuses based on performance
  • Discounted purchase programs available for all employees
Full Job Description
Job Description

Dewberry is seeking an Alternative Delivery Design Manager for our West region (Denver, CO, Sacramento, CA or Washington are preferred areas). This is an excellent career opportunity to join a top Transportation Design firm. As a Senior Project Manager, you will have the opportunity to grow and strengthen our transportation practice in Washington and the West region.

 

This position offers the opportunity for hybrid or remote work.

 

The candidate will help support alternative delivery pursuits and projects, working closely with other Dewberry offices and teaming partners.  For the right candidate, this position also offers a fast-tracked promotional opportunity to help build and lead a project design and delivery team for the Pacific Northwest.  This could include creating and managing a new Seattle Dewberry office in/near Seattle to support current and future projects. 

 

Dewberry offers a comprehensive and very competitive package of insurance programs to regular full-time employees and their eligible dependents the first of the month following their date of hire. The insurance package includes: medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life. Additional insurances, at no cost to the employee: life (employee only), accidental death and dismemberment, business travel and accident, and short- and long-term disability are also provided. Employees pay a share of Dewberry’s premium expenses (on a pre-tax basis) for medical and dental insurance plans.

 

Dewberry offers a wide range of other employee benefits, including: 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan, 529 College Savings Plans, Travel Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Spending Accounts and Supplemental Life Insurance for employee, spouse, and children.

Positions within our officer program are also eligible for an annual bonus and stipend.  Both vary based on level within the program and bonuses are dependent upon company performance.

 

In addition, a host of discounted purchase programs are available to all employees.

Responsibilities
  • Manage all aspects of Transportation Alternative Delivery projects, including scope, budget, and schedule ensuring successful completion of projects.
  • Lead and manage support staff and document production.
  • Develop and maintain client relations with local design-build contractors and design teaming partners.
  • Participate in business development activities including collaborating with our team in the marketing of new projects, proposal preparation, teaming arrangements and client relationship management.
  • Interface regularly with WashDOT and/or Municipal/County clients.
Required Skills & Required Experience
  • BS degree in Civil/Transportation Engineering.
  • 15+ years of progressive experience working on transportation infrastructure projects.
  • 10+ years of experience as a Design Manager delivering alternative delivery and design-build projects.
  • Washington or California PE license required
  • SE license preferred
  • Knowledge of design-build teaming and professional services agreements.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Strong leadership and project management skills.
  • Effective client management skills.

This posting is anticipated to close on April 1, 2026.

 

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

 

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

 

Notice to Third Party Recruiters:  Dewberry only compensates job placement recruiters that have a valid Dewberry-approved written agreement in place for recruiting services. Dewberry does not compensate third party recruiters for unsolicited job placement candidate information.

 

Salary Range

The projected range for this position in the following locations are:

  • CA: $167,195-$238,850
  • CO: $163,818-$234,025
  • WA: $165,218-$236,025

If you are a qualified candidate that is in a state with Pay Transparency laws that we have not listed above, we will be sure to provide you with the required pay transparency information for that state upon an interview. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly

About Dewberry

Dewberry is a professional services firm specializing in engineering, architecture, environmental sciences, and planning services. The company was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia. Dewberry has over 50 locations throughout the United States and employs over 2,000 professionals. The company provides services to a variety of industries, including transportation, water, energy, and government. Dewberry has been recognized for its work on a number of high-profile projects, including the World Trade Center Memorial in New York City and the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C.
Learn more about Dewberry
Size
2,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1956

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Dewberry

More Transportation Jobs

Find similar Alternative Delivery Design Manager - West Region jobs: