Senior Project Manager, High-Capacity Transit Programs

SoundTransit; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits: medical, dental, and

Long-Term Disability and LifeInsurance

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Plans: 401a and 457b

Paid Time Off: 25 days + holidays

Parental Leave: 12 weeks

Tuition Reimbursement: up to $5,000/yr

ORCA Card for employees

Inclusive Reproductive Health Support

Job summary

Sound Transit is seeking a seasoned project management professional to support High Capacity Transit project planning and design. You will coordinate with internal teams and consultants, manage scope and schedules, and communicate progress to boards, officials, and the public.

The role emphasizes collaboration across departments, environmental reviews, and multi-agency partnerships to advance complex transit initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, urban planning, transportation, public policy, or closely related field.
• Four years of experience in public transit, project management, or related areas; equivalent combination accepted.
• Knowledge of intergovernmental agreements, environmental review, and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates planning, environment, and project development activities for HCT projects.
• Plans, coordinates, and reviews work of matrixed staff; manages consultant interactions.
• Develops information materials for boards, officials, and the public; presents findings.

Skills

Project management

Interagency negotiation

Public involvement

Presentation skills

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, urban planning, transportation, public policy, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sound Transit is seeking a seasoned project management professional to support High Capacity Transit project planning and design. You will coordinate with internal teams and consultants, manage scope and schedules, and communicate progress to boards, officials, and the public.

The role emphasizes collaboration across departments, environmental reviews, and multi-agency partnerships to advance complex transit initiatives.