Transportation & Structures Project Lead

Dowl, Llc; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Professional development

Work-life balance

Job summary

DOWL is looking for a Transportation & Structures Project Manager to lead complex projects in Oregon, combining technical depth with strong business sense. You will oversee scope, schedule, and budget while guiding staff and maintaining client satisfaction.

The role emphasizes seller-doer responsibilities, with opportunities for growth in design-build projects, marketing, and firm leadership within a respected consulting practice in Salem.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree from an ABET-accredited program in civil, structural, transportation engineering, or a related engineering field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration in the state of primary practice or licensed elsewhere with license within 6 months of hire.
• 6 years of industry experience required.
• Driving is an essential job function or a valid driver’s license is required to support legitimate business purposes.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects, lead scope, schedule, and budget development, ensure project quality and client satisfaction.
• Communicate and collaborate with leadership and support roles, ensure client satisfaction, and mentor team members.
• Demonstrate understanding of project-related technical terms and fundamentals, coordinate resolution of technical issues with project staff, and review and interpret technical drawings and documents.
• Engage in business development and marketing, identify and pursue leads, and collaborate to win projects.
• Interact frequently with clients and partners, manage communications, and foster client satisfaction.
• Plan and develop project schedules, oversee timely submission of deliverables, lead project meetings, and ensure adequate staffing.
• Prepare scope of work and fee breakdowns, monitor project financials, adjust as needed, and manage project changes.

Skills

Project management

People management

Client relations

Communication

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in civil/structural/transportation engineering

Tools

ProjectWise

Newforma

Deltek Vision/VantagePoint

UKG

Bluebeam

Job description

DOWL is looking for a Transportation & Structures Project Manager to lead complex projects in Oregon, combining technical depth with strong business sense. You will oversee scope, schedule, and budget while guiding staff and maintaining client satisfaction.

The role emphasizes seller-doer responsibilities, with opportunities for growth in design-build projects, marketing, and firm leadership within a respected consulting practice in Salem.