Project Manager / Sr. Project Manager / Principal Project Manager

Ada County Highway District; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 80,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Vacation time

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Pension plan

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Ada County Highway District (ACHD) is seeking experienced Project Managers to join the Projects Division in Boise. This full-time, exempt role offers a starting salary range of $79,872 to $118,560 per year, based on qualifications and experience.

You will manage multiple capital projects from early planning through design, right-of-way acquisition, environmental clearance, and construction, collaborating with internal teams, consultants, government partners, and the public to keep complex

Qualifications

• Manage multiple complex projects in transportation infrastructure.
• Knowledge of right‑of‑way acquisition and NEPA/environmental clearances.
• Experience with FHWA/ITD standards, contract administration, and public involvement.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Planning or related field preferred or equivalent.
• Ability to coordinate with agencies, consultants, and the public to move projects forward.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from concept through construction, maintaining scope, schedule and budget.
• Plan and coordinate all phases of capital project development (scoping, design, environmental clearances, right‑of‑way, and construction).
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, including large, highly visible efforts with community impact.
• Coordinate with FHWA, ITD, and cities for approvals and interagency cooperation.
• Oversee environmental assessments and NEPA compliance; lead interdisciplinary teams.
• Apply PM best practices to identify risks and deliver within constraints.

Skills

Multiple complex projects

Civil engineering standards

Contract negotiation

Right-of-way & NEPA

Budget development

Public involvement

Scheduling & planning

FHWA/ITD policies

Leading interdisciplinary teams

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering/Construction Management/Planning

Job description

Build Whats Next for Ada County Join ACHDs Projects Division

Ready to manage projects that people see, use, and rely on every day? Ada County Highway District (ACHD) is looking for an experienced Project Manager, Senior Project Manager, or Principal Project Manager to join our Projects Division in the Boise area. This is a full-time, exempt position with a starting salary range of $79,872 $118,560 per year, DOQ. The level at which you are hired will be based on your qualifications and experience.

As a Project Manager at ACHD, youll help turn transportation needs into real projectsfrom early planning and concept development through design, right-of-way acquisition, environmental clearance, and construction. Youll work with internal teams, consultants, government and community partners, and the public to keep complex projects moving forward.

What Youll Do:

Youll manage multiple capital projects at various stages of development, balancing technical requirements, budgets, schedules, stakeholder needs, and public expectations.

Your work may include:

• Lead projects from concept through construction, keeping scope, schedule, budget, and deliverables on track.
• Plan and coordinate all phases of capital project development, including scoping, concept development, design, environmental clearances, right-of-way acquisition, and construction.
• Manage multiple projects at the same time, ranging from routine projects to large, complex, highly visible projects with significant community impact.
• Manage federally funded transportation infrastructure projects that require extensive coordination with FHWA, ITD and cities.
• Coordinate environmental assessments and reviews to ensure project compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Lead interdisciplinary project teams, bringing people together, communicating expectations, solving problems, and keeping projects moving.
• Use project management best practices to identify risks, address challenges, and deliver projects within established scope, schedule, and budget.

What Were Looking For:

We're looking for project professionals who can see the big picture while staying on top of the details. You should be comfortable managing competing priorities, working with a variety of stakeholders, making decisions, and moving projects forward in a fast-paced environment.

Project Manager

Youll bring knowledge and experience into areas such as:

• Ability to successfully manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Civil engineering design and construction practices that meet ACHD, ITD, and FHWA standards and specifications
• Consultant selection, contract negotiation and administration
• Right-of-way acquisition and environmental clearances, including coordination of NEPA and water quality permitting
• Budget development and management
• Public involvement and stakeholder communication
• Develop and manage project schedules to ensure timely completion of deliverables
• Interpret and apply FHWA and ITD policies for project scheduling and cost controls, contract administration, and quality assurance
• Leading interdisciplinary project teams

Senior Project Manager

In addition to the Project Manager qualifications, the Senior Project Manager role requires:

• Proven experience managing complex projects, particularly in transportation infrastructure design, right-of-way acquisition, environmental clearances, and public involvement.
• Experience leading project teams and coordinating multiple disciplines, priorities, and stakeholders.Provide technical guidance and support to Project Managers and Project Assistants, depending on the level of the position.
• A bachelors degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Planning, or a related field is preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acceptable.

Principal Project Manager

In addition to the Senior Project Manager qualifications, the Principal Project Manager role requires:

• 10+ years of related transportation experience and a proven track record of successfully managing complex and challenging projects.
• A Professional Engineer (PE), American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Knowledge and experience in supervisory principles and practices.
• The ability to develop and deliver clear, concise presentations at formal meetings.
• The ability to make complex administrative, procedural, and technical decisions while considering a broad range of internal and external factors.
• A bachelors degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Planning, or a related field is preferred.

Why Work for ACHD?

At ACHD your work has a visible impact. The projects you manage can shape how people travel through Ada County for years to come. Youll help solve transportation challenges, improve infrastructure, and deliver projects that the community uses every day. At ACHD, youll work alongside professionals who care about doing meaningful work and keeping Ada County moving.

We offer an amazing benefits package designed to support you:

• Affordable medical, vision, and dental insurance -- including $0 premiums for employee-only coverage
• Paid vacation time - accrue up to 4 weeks per year
• 12 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave designed to help support you and your family
• Membership in one of the nation's best pension plans; the Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI)
• 401(k) matching opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development to help you continue learning and growing
• And the opportunity to do work that has a visible impact on the community every day

Ready to Manage Projects That Matter?

If youre an experienced project manager who enjoys solving complex problems, bringing people together, and seeing projects move from an idea to something the community can use, wed like to hear from you.

An AA/EEO/ADA Employer

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under applicable state and federal laws and regulations.

Salary/Compensation: $79,872 - $118,560 per year