Transportation Project Lead: Drive Impact & Client Wins

DOWL; Reno, Northern (NV, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DOWL in Reno, NV seeks a Project Manager 1 to win, manage, monitor, and deliver high‑quality, profitable projects with strong client satisfaction. You will guide a multidisciplinary team, shape scope and budget, and engage in business development to grow the firm.

Ideal candidates bring a broad technical background, outstanding communication, and the ability to translate complex information into actionable plans while collaborating with senior staff on strategy and execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 6 years total experience; 0 years as PM.
• 5 years with advanced degree; 0 years as PM.

Responsibilities

• Win, manage, monitor, and deliver high-quality, profitable projects with client satisfaction.
• Provide leadership and guidance to junior team members.
• Develop scope, schedule, and budget; monitor burn rate and earned value.
• Lead business development and client relations to win future work.
• Coordinate with clients, teaming partners, and contractors to ensure on-time delivery.
• Travel to project sites as needed.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Client communication

Budget & scheduling

Business development

Technical understanding

Education

Bachelor's Degree

PE, PMP certification

Job description

DOWL in Reno, NV seeks a Project Manager 1 to win, manage, monitor, and deliver high‑quality, profitable projects with strong client satisfaction. You will guide a multidisciplinary team, shape scope and budget, and engage in business development to grow the firm.

Ideal candidates bring a broad technical background, outstanding communication, and the ability to translate complex information into actionable plans while collaborating with senior staff on strategy and execution.