Senior Transportation Engineering Project Manager

DKS Associates

Washington

On-site

USD 170,200 - 195,100

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

15 Vacation Days & 8.66 Sick Pay Days
8 Paid Holidays
Employer paid Disability, Life, AD&D Insurance
100% DKS paid Medical Premium
401k Pre-tax and Roth options
Monthly Cell Phone Reimbursement

Job summary

A leading transportation engineering firm in Seattle seeks a Senior Transportation Engineering Project Manager to manage client relationships and lead various engineering projects. Candidates must have over 10 years of experience, a PE license, and a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a similar field. This role offers competitive pay, a collaborative work environment, and a comprehensive benefits package including a 401k and training assistance.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in the transportation engineering consulting industry.
  • Project management experience on a variety of transportation engineering projects.
  • PE license required.

Responsibilities

  • Develop new client relationships and manage a variety of transportation engineering projects.
  • Ensure client satisfaction through CX and QC/QA initiatives.
  • Work with, train, and mentor less experienced staff.

Skills

Client relationship development
Project management
Written communication
Verbal communication
Business development

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation, or related field

Job description

Every day, we set new directions in the rapidly advancing world of transportation. As a DKS employee-owner, you will work on challenging projects in a collaborative team environment with leaders in the transportation field.

Position: Senior Transportation Engineering Project Manager

Location: Seattle, WA

Job Id: 257

# of Openings: 1

Senior Transportation Engineering Project Manager

DKS is proud to be 100% employee‑owned with a commitment to making a meaningful difference in our communities. As part of the DKS team, you will be part of a collaborative environment where every employee‑owner is encouraged to share ideas and participate in strategic discussions focused on shaping the future of transportation and of our firm. We put our employee‑owners first, recognizing that our unique and diverse employee‑owners are the heart of our firm. We work hard to accomplish our goals and celebrate our victories.

Open to the opportunity of becoming an employee‑owner of DKS! As a Sr. Transportation Engineering Project Manager, you will be a member of the DKS leadership team and will work closely with local and cross‑office teams to win and deliver work in our Transportation Engineering practice (focused on PS&E for transportation elements such as traffic signals, roadway lighting, signing/striping, temporary traffic control, ITS, and fiber optic communications).

What will you be doing?
  • Develop new client relationships for DKS and build on current client relationships, including partnerships with other consulting firms
  • Win and manage a variety of transportation engineering projects you are passionate about, including all elements of the project life‑cycle (pre‑positioning, pursuit, negotiations, project planning, technical delivery, financial management, etc.)
  • Assure client satisfaction through implementation of our Client Experience (CX) and QC/QA initiatives
  • Work with, train, and mentor less experienced staff

"Don’t meet every requirement? At DKS Associates, we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, so even if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we strongly encourage you to apply. You may be just who we’re looking for."

What are we looking for?
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation, or a similar field
  • 10+ years of experience in the transportation engineering consulting industry
  • Ability to immediately support business development by securing pursuits
  • Project management experience on a variety of transportation engineering projects
  • PE license required
  • Working knowledge of industry practices and regulations
  • Strong knowledge of (and built relationships with) the local client base desired
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
What are our Benefits?

DKS offers its employee‑owners a comprehensive benefits package. We have designed a benefit plan we are proud of—one that encourages happy, healthy, and engaged employee‑owners.

  • 15 Vacation Days & 8.66 Sick Pay Days
  • 8 Paid Holidays
  • Employer paid Disability, Life, AD&D Insurance Coverage
  • 100% DKS paid Medical Premium for our employee‑owners
  • 80% DKS paid Medical Premium for spouse and dependents of our employee‑owners
  • Extremely affordable Dental, & Vision Plans
  • Flexible Spending Account (Health Care & Dependent Care), Transit Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account Options
  • Paid Jury/Witness Duty
  • Paid Bereavement
  • Leave without Pay
  • Transit Subsidy
  • Pre-tax Commuter Option
  • Referral Bonus Program
  • DKS funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • 401k Pre‑tax and Roth options
  • Monthly Cell Phone Reimbursement
Our Commitment to your Professional Growth
  • Training & Educational Assistance
  • Professional Registration Award
  • Technical & Professional Societies
  • Conferences & Seminars
  • Annual Bonus Program
  • Years of Service Awards
  • Hybrid Work Schedule
Pay Ranges:

Sr. Project Manager: $170,200 - $195,100 per year

DKS Associates is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age.

Building your career and your financial stability

Every day matters as an employee‑owner of DKS. As part of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company, we all take responsibility for the firm’s success. If you want to be a part of today’s transportation decisions that will shape a better tomorrow, contact us about our opportunities.

It’s both the people and the projects that make DKS a great place to work. The projects are technically challenging and cover the entire range of transportation engineering and planning services. My coworkers’ varied backgrounds and experiences make working at DKS both stimulating and fun. Ultimately, the work we do makes a difference in the world.

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