Transportation Project Manager, Roads and Highways

David Evans and Associates, Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401k with employer match

PTO 120 hours annually

Paid holidays

Professional development

Job summary

David Evans and Associates, Inc. (DEA) seeks a Transportation Project Manager for our Inland Northwest team to oversee roadway, bridge, and highway projects in Idaho and Eastern Washington.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, ensure scope, schedule, budget, and quality, and advance business development with public agencies. Ideal candidates have 15+ years in transportation engineering, a PE license in Idaho and Washington within six months, and proven client-relations and leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer licensure with Idaho and Washington registrations within six months of hire.
• 15+ years in transportation engineering with at least 3 years as a project manager or design lead.
• Experience delivering transportation projects for public agencies and managing scope, schedule, budget, and risk.

Responsibilities

• Serve as project manager for roadway, bridge, highway corridor, and related transportation projects.
• Lead contracts, kickoff through final delivery, and construction support.
• Develop and manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, staffing, and risk-management plans.
• Monitor financial performance, invoicing, and profitability.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and maintain strong client and agency relationships.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client relationship building

Communication

Mentoring staff

Budget & scheduling

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

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 Roads and Highways and Bridges and Structures Practices are seeking a Transportation Project Manager to support one or both practice areas as part of our Inland Northwest team in one of the following locations: Boise, ID; Coeur d'Alene, ID; Pocatello, ID; Spokane, WA; or Tri-Cities, WA.

In this role, you will lead transportation projects and pursuits, strengthen client relationships, and guide multidisciplinary teams in delivering complex infrastructure projects throughout Idaho and Eastern Washington. You will be responsible for the successful execution of projects-including scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, and client satisfaction-while contributing to business development and the continued growth of DEA's Inland Northwest transportation practice.

The ideal candidate is an accomplished transportation professional who combines strong project-management capabilities with sound engineering judgment, effective communication, and a client-focused approach. You will work closely with technical leaders and project teams, develop and maintain trusted client relationships, mentor staff, and help position DEA for future work.

What You'll Do

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as project manager for roadway, bridge, freeway, highway corridor, interchange, and other transportation planning and design projects.
• Lead projects from contract development and kickoff through final delivery and construction support.
• Develop and manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, staffing plans, work plans, and risk-management strategies.
• Monitor project financial performance, including earned value, invoicing, accounts receivable, budget forecasting, and profitability.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams and subconsultants to deliver integrated, high-quality work products.
• Maintain clear and proactive communication with clients, agency partners, project teams, and other stakeholders.
• Anticipate project challenges, evaluate alternatives, and lead the team in developing practical and timely solutions.
• Ensure deliverables meet contractual requirements, applicable design standards, client expectations, and DEA's quality-management requirements.
• Lead or support quality-control reviews and confirm that comments are resolved before deliverables are submitted.
• Negotiate contracts, amendments, and changes in scope in coordination with DEA leadership and contracting personnel.
• Lead and support business-development activities, including client engagement, capture planning, proposal development, interviews, and contract negotiations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with state and local transportation agencies throughout Idaho and Eastern Washington.
• Identify upcoming opportunities and help develop pursuit strategies that align with DEA's regional and firmwide goals.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to project managers, engineers, and technical staff.
• Help attract, develop, and retain talented professionals while supporting employee performance and career growth.
• Collaborate with group and practice leaders to achieve business objectives related to sales, backlog, utilization, profitability, project delivery, and client satisfaction.
• Support workload planning and coordinate staffing needs across offices, disciplines, and business units.
• Consistently apply DEA's project-management tools, contracting procedures, quality requirements, and other firmwide processes.

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer licensure, with current or obtainable registration in both Idaho and Washington within six months of hire.
• Fifteen or more years of transportation engineering experience, including at least three years serving as a project manager or design lead.
• Demonstrated experience managing transportation projects for public agencies.
• Experience managing project scope, schedule, budget, staffing, quality, and risk.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate effectively across technical disciplines.
• Strong written, verbal, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Sound engineering judgment and the ability to guide technical teams through complex project decisions.
• Proven ability to develop trusted client relationships and deliver a high level of client service.
• Commitment to quality, accountability, collaboration, and staff development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience delivering transportation projects in Idaho and/or Eastern Washington.
• Established project experience and relationships with local agencies, the Local Highway Technical Assistance Council, the Idaho Transportation Department, and/or the Washington State Department of Transportation.
• Experience managing roadway, bridge, highway corridor, interchange, or other complex multidisciplinary transportation projects.
• Demonstrated success leading pursuits, developing proposals, participating in interviews, and securing new work.
• Experience negotiating scopes, fees, contracts, and amendments.
• Experience mentoring project managers and technical staff or supporting broader team leadership responsibilities.
• Familiarity with alternative project-delivery methods and construction-phase engineering services.

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, for employees and their families
• Financial wellness: Health Savings Account (HSA) and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contributions
• Professional development: Support for continuing education and training opportunities
• Work Schedule: Flexible work schedules including a 9/80 schedule-every other Friday off!
• Paid Time Off (PTO) program: Paid time off (PTO) beginning at 120 hours annually for full-time employees, with increased accrual based on years of service (up to 200 hours)
• Paid Holidays: 7 paid holidays per year
• Retirement: 401k plan with employer match program
• 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
• Employee bonus program: Eligible employees may participate in DEA's employee bonus program, which is based on company profitability.
• Potential salary range: $110,000/annually - $180,000/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; Coeur d'Alene, ID; Pocatello, ID; Spokane, WA; Tri-Cities, WA.