Senior Civil Engineering Project Manager

Mannik Smith Group; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

Wellness reimbursement up to $800 annually

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Mannik Smith Group is seeking a Senior Civil Engineering Project Manager in Portland, OR. This role entails managing diverse transportation projects with an emphasis on sustainability while fostering livable communities. A successful candidate must have over 12 years of experience in transportation engineering and a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering. The company offers a flexible work schedule, a competitive salary range of $140,000-$170,000 annually, and comprehensive benefits including medical plans and paid parental leave.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience as a Transportation Engineer in a consulting environment or public entity; 5+ years as a Project Manager.
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) license or TE (Traffic Engineer) licensure.
• Exhibits strong initiative and ability to capitalize on opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Managing a variety of transportation projects from design through construction.
• Implementing best practices and process improvements for project delivery.
• Mentoring staff and contributing to internal professional development.

Skills

Transportation Engineering

Project Management

Civil Engineering Software

Leadership Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree in Civil Engineering (beneficial)

Tools

GEOPAK

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Job description

Senior Civil Engineering Project Manager

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Portland, OR

Reporting To: Adrian Esteban

Compensation: $140,000 - $170,000 / year

Description

Alta is looking for a Senior Civil Engineering Project Manager to join our team at our headquarters in Portland. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who believes in the importance of active, multimodal, and sustainable transportation. In this role, you will work on the design of a variety of sustainable transportation projects and projects focused on making a positive impact on communities around the Pacific Northwest and across the country. Engineers who enjoy working closely with other disciplines will appreciate our Portland team’s multi-disciplinary approach that encourages collaboration with planners, landscape architects, graphics designers, outreach specialists, and data analysts. If you are looking to join an innovative organization and do work that connects people to places while advancing social justice, safety, and environmental resilience, apply with Alta today!

Day to Day

Our Senior Civil Engineering PM will be involved in helping foster livable communities in all parts of the country. Projects would range from natural surface trails to large arterial multi use paths; from Complete Streets to regional/multi-state bicycle and trail networks.

Day to Day responsibilities for this role would include:

• Managing a variety of transportation projects from design through construction. Drive the success of engineering projects and provide influence to the sustainable projects we work on. Manage project budgets.
• Implementing best practices and process improvements to enhance project delivery efficiency and effectiveness.
• Mentoring staff and contributing to internal professional development and training to technical engineering team.
• Provide leadership and technical expertise to the Engineering team. In addition, collaborate with other disciplines (planning, landscape, data) as needed.
• Prepare schedule, budgets, and scope of services for projects.
• Workload balancing
• Support regional leader in business development.
• Provide quality control over team deliverables

Qualifications

Required

• 12+ years of experience as a Transportation Engineer in a consulting environment or public entity; 5+ years as a Project Manager; 3+ years managing staff
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) license or TE (Traffic Engineer) licensure.
• Experience in, and knowledge of, the field of active, non-motorized transportation.
• Demonstrated understanding of and experience preparing Plans, Specifications and Estimates packages for roadway projects and a detailed understanding of project management principles, methods and techniques.
• Ability to guide staff members and manage internal team expectations.
• Exhibits strong initiative and ability to capitalize on opportunities to enhance Alta’s position in the marketplace.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, multiple simultaneous projects involving cross-functional project teams within budgetary and schedule constraints.
• Ability and willingness to travel.
• Excellent professional ethics, leadership skills, accountability, and decision-making capabilities.
• Good presentation skills.
• Working knowledge of MS Excel, Word, MS Project or equivalent.
• Proficient in civil engineering software: GEOPAK, InRoads, AutoCAD, Civil3D, OpenRoads Designer, MicroStation, InRoads, etc.
• Proficiency in an enterprise-wide resource planning and project management tool.

There are a number of additional skills, experience, and education that would be beneficial to this position including, but not limited to:

• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, or a related field of study.
• Experience managing large projects for both private and public clients.
• Experience using Deltek VantagePoint.
• Active participation in industry-relevant professional associations and committees.

What We Offer

Flexible Schedule

Alta offers a flexible, hybrid work schedule where most employees work from home three days per week. In-office days support our collaborative culture, one of our core values.

Our office is located in the heart of Downtown Portland and features sweeping views of Mt. Hood and the Willamette River. It has excellent transit access and is an easy walk to Tom McCall Waterfront Park, Pioneer Place, Keller Auditorium, and many great restaurants and food carts.

Compensation

The pay range for this job in Portland is $140,000-$170,000 annually. Placement within the range is based upon experience, skill-sets, and qualifications.

Benefits

• Medical: PPO or HSA medical plans
• Dental/Vision: PPO
• Life Insurance: Alta pays 100% of the premium for life and AD&D, equal to your base compensation
• 401(k): Alta provides a match up to 3%
• PTO: 21 days accrued annually to start
• Holidays: 11 total company paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave/Short-Term Disability
• Additional Benefits: Wellness reimbursement up to $800 annually, Alta Gets Around benefit of up to $900 annually, 5-year travel award, and professional development opportunities