Sr. Project Manager-Transportation

Verdantas LLC; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with up to 3.5% company match

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off and holidays

Short & long-term disability insurance

Job summary

Verdantas LLC is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Transportation to lead complex engineering projects across the Pacific Northwest. You will manage project delivery, engage clients, oversee technical design, and drive business development. Ideal candidates possess a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering, a PE License, and over 15 years of relevant experience. The role offers a hybrid work model, competitive salary, and a supportive culture focused on diversity and employee well-being.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution.
• PE License, WA and/or OR or the ability to obtain within 60 days.
• 15+ years of transportation engineering experience with project management leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver complex transportation engineering projects.
• Oversee technical design, project delivery, client engagement, budgeting, and business development.
• Motivate and train team members, adapting to changing goals.

Skills

Transportation engineering experience

Project management leadership

Communication skills

Client relationship building

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

PE License (WA and/or OR)

Tools

MicroStation

Civil3D

OpenRoads

Job description

Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose!At Verdantas, we’re redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure.Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don’t just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future.Join a people-first culture that values your well-being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world.**Civil Engineer, Sr. Project Manager-Transportation (PE Required)**Full-time exempt ProfessionalLake Oswego, OR, USKirkland, WA. US**PACE Engineers, A Verdantas Company**, is a Pacific Northwest engineering firm providing civil and structural engineering, planning, surveying, and construction management services from offices in Washington and Oregon. We are recognized for our expertise, passion, and commitment to clients and communities.As a **Verdantas Company**, we’re redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through cutting‐edge technology and a genuine commitment to people. With over 2,000 experts across 90+ offices, we deliver smart, data‐driven solutions that help shape a more sustainable future.As a **Sr. Project Manager-Transportation**, you will lead and deliver complex transportation engineering projects across the Pacific Northwest. You will oversee technical design, project delivery, client engagement, budgeting, and business development activitiesThis job focuses on making connections with people and motivating them to achieve results in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment. The ideal candidate displays poise, an engaging and empathetic communication style, and a sincere appreciation for people, with the ability to gain commitment and buy-in while driving toward shared goals. Success in this role requires strong initiative and self-direction, paired with skill in influencing, persuading, and selling ideas—whether advancing new internal processes or external products and services—by understanding individual motivations and linking them to team and organizational objectives. The role is highly dynamic, involving a variety of tasks and interaction with new groups, requiring the ability to quickly understand others, adapt to changing goals, delegate effectively, and train and develop team members as needed.**QUALIFICATIONS:*** Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution.* PE License, WA and/or OR or the ability to obtain within 60 days.* At least **15+ years** of transportation engineering experience with demonstrated project management leadership.* Proven experience managing multi-discipline transportation projects including planning, design, and delivery.* Strong competency with transportation design principles, project development processes, and relevant engineering software (e.g., MicroStation, Civil3D, OpenRoads).* Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage internal teams and external stakeholders.* Track record of business development involvement or client relationship building.**BENEFITS SNAPSHOT:*** Hybrid work model & flexible scheduling* 401(k) with up to 3.5% company match* Medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA* Paid time off, holidays, and wellness programs* Short & long-term disability, life, and AD&D insurance* Culture that supports belonging, equity, and inclusion**PACE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in the workplace. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.****Salary Range:**$138,000 - $182,000**Benefits:*** Flexible Work Environment* Paid Parental Leave* Medical* Dental* Vision* Life and AD&D Insurance* Short-Term and Long-Term Disability* 401(k) with Company Match* Paid Time Off + Holidays*Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance — regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.***Verdantas is an EOE race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/vet**