Senior Project Manager, Transportation

David Evans and Associates, Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 170,000 - 218,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Health Savings Account (HSA) and LSA

Professional development

Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

Flexible 9/80 schedule

401k plan

Holistic Wellbeing Program

Mentorship and career advancement

Potential salary range: $173,000/annum

Job summary

David Evans and Associates, Inc. in Boise, ID, seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead complex transportation infrastructure projects. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, manage scope, schedule, budget, and risk, and maintain strong client relationships to drive repeat business.

The role requires 20+ years in transportation engineering or program management, PE licensure in Idaho (or ability to obtain), and a track record delivering public-sector projects with robust stakeholder coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field.
• Idaho 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.

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.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship-building

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Idaho PE license or ability to obtain

Job description

Senior Project Manager, Transportation Transportation Jobs with David Evans and Associates:

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 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 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.

What You'll Do Key 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 Bring Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field required.
• 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, and financial 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 Offer

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.

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.