Senior Project Manager, TransportationTransportation Jobs with David Evans and Associates:The
Transportation Business Unit is seeking a
Senior Project Manager in
Boise, ID.
The Senior Transportation Project Manager will lead the delivery of complex transportation infrastructure projects throughout the Inland Northwest. This position serves as a senior leader within DEA's Transportation Business Unit andis responsible forthe successful management of large, multi-disciplinary transportation projects involving public agencies, consultant teams, contractors, and community stakeholders.
The ideal candidate brings extensive experience leading major transportation initiatives, including highways, bridges, transit, and other public infrastructure projects. This individual willleveragestrong technicalexpertise, program management skills, and client relationships to successfully deliver projects while contributing to strategic growth and business development efforts.
What You'll DoKey Responsibilities:- Serve as a pursuit champion and project manager for transportation projects, including bridge, roadway, highway corridor, and interchange planning and design.
- Lead successful project delivery by managing scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, stakeholder coordination, and contract administration.
- Provide technical leadership and quality oversight, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and DEA quality management standards.
- Manage multidisciplinary teams consisting of engineering, environmental, planning, right-of-way, public involvement, and construction professionals.
- Oversee project financial performance, including forecasting, invoicing, accounts receivable, subconsultant management, and project closeout.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships that drive repeat business, long-term partnerships, and client satisfaction.
- Partner with public agencies, regulatory partners, community stakeholders, and elected officials to advance project objectives.
- Support business development efforts through strategic planning, client engagement, proposal development, and project pursuits.
- Attract, develop, mentor, and retain high-performing staff while fostering career growth and future leadership development.
- Partner with the Group Leader to achieve Business Unit goals related to growth, sales, backlog, utilization, profitability, employee engagement, and client satisfaction.
- Ensure adherence to firmwide tools, processes, policies, and project delivery standards.
- Contribute to transportation practice growth, strategic initiatives, and company-wide leadership efforts.
What You BringRequired Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in civil engineeringorrelatedfieldrequired.
- Idaho State Professional Engineer (PE) registration or ability to obtain
- within 6 months of employment.
- Minimum 20 years of progressively responsible transportation engineering,
- project management, or program management experience.
- Demonstrated success delivering large-scale transportation infrastructure projects
- and programs for public-sector clients.
- Experience managing complex stakeholder environments involving multiple agencies, public involvement, environmental processes, and consultant teams.
- Strong understanding of project delivery methods, contracting approaches, risk management, project controls, andfinancial management.
- Proven leadership experience managing large multidisciplinary teams and fostering collaborative project environments.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
Preferred Qualifications:- Master's degree in Structural Engineering
- Structural Engineer (SE) license in Idaho
- Familiarity with National Bridge Inspection coding, elements, and conditions.
What We OfferWe foster an environment where talented professionals have the freedom and support to do their most meaningful work. Our values and company culture form the foundation of our success, creating a positive and collaborative work environment. These guiding principles are vital to our continued achievements and unwavering commitment to improving the world around us.
As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to cultivate and develop your skills and work alongside talented colleagues who are committed to improving the quality of life while demonstrating stewardship of the built and natural environments.
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
- Work Schedule: Flexible 9/80 schedule-every other Friday off!
- Retirement: 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: $173,000/annually - $218,000/annually
• The posted salary range represents the typical range for this position and is provided in accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws. Actual compensation will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and geographic location.
Potential office locations include: Boise, ID.
