Senior Transportation Project Manager

At David Evans and Associates, Inc. (DEA), our Transportation team solves modern transportation challenges by combining innovation, sustainability, and a commitment to our clients. Through cutting-edge engineering practices, we deliver unique solutions designed to provide an exceptional client experience. DEA meets the demands of modern transportation with a diverse range of services tailored to our clients' evolving needs. From enhancing existing transportation networks to pioneering new mobility solutions, our expertise helps shape a future where safe, efficient, and accessible mobility improves the quality of life in the communities we serve.

The Transportation Business Unit is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Bellevue, WA.

Senior Transportation Project Manager will lead the delivery of complex transportation infrastructure projects throughout the Pacific Northwest. This position serves as a senior leader within DEA's Transportation Business Unit and is responsible for the 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 will leverage strong technical expertise, program management skills, and client relationships to successfully deliver projects while contributing to strategic growth and business development efforts.

• Serve as Project Manager for large, complex transportation projects and multi-project programs.
• Lead aspects of project delivery including scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk management, stakeholder coordination, and contract administration.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams consisting of engineering, environmental, planning, right-of-way, public involvement, and construction professionals.
• Oversee project controls, financial performance, invoicing, forecasting, accounts receivable, subconsultant management, and project closeout activities.
• Coordinate with public agencies, regulatory partners, elected officials, community groups, and project stakeholders to achieve project objectives.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships that result in repeat work and long-term partnerships.
• Participate actively in business development activities including strategic planning, client engagement, proposal development, and project pursuits.
• Mentor and develop project managers, technical staff, and future leaders within the organization.
• Support transportation practice growth initiatives and contribute to company-wide committees, strategic initiatives, and leadership efforts.

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field required.
• Washington 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, and financial management.
• Proven leadership experience managing large multidisciplinary teams and fostering collaborative project environments.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.

We 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.

• 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: $200,000/annually - $220,000/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.

If you are a recruiter, search agency, or otherwise wish to refer a candidate to DEA, you will not be compensated in any way for your referral of a candidate to DEA without an active and signed written agreement in place in advance with DEA Human Resources. Any resume submitted to any DEA employee by an external recruiter without a written agreement in place at the time of submission will be considered the property of DEA and DEA will not be liable for the payment of a placement fee. If you would like to notify DEA of your interest in initiating a written agreement for services, please e-mail careers@deainc.com.

Potential office locations include: Bellevue, WA.