Senior Civil Engineering Project Manager

Senior Civil Engineering Project Manager

Company: Alta Planning + Design
Location: Portland, OR
Compensation: $130,000 - $180,000 / year
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time

Alta is looking for a Senior Civil Engineering Project Manager to join our team at our headquarters in Portland. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who believes in the importance of active, multimodal, and sustainable transportation. In this role, you will work on the design of a variety of sustainable transportation projects and work on projects focused on making a positive impact on communities around the Pacific Northwest and across the country.

Engineers who enjoy working closely with other disciplines will appreciate our Portland team’s multi‑disciplinary approach that encourages collaboration with our planners, landscape architects, graphics designers, outreach specialists, and data analysts. If you are looking to join an innovative organization and do work that connects people to places while advancing social justice, safety, and environmental resilience, apply with Alta today!

• Manage a variety of transportation projects from design through construction, drive the success of engineering projects and provide influence to the sustainable projects we work on. Manage project budgets.
• Implement best practices and process improvements to enhance project delivery efficiency and effectiveness.
• Mentor staff and contribute to internal professional development and training to the technical engineering team.
• Provide leadership and technical expertise to the engineering team and collaborate with other disciplines (planning, landscape, data) as needed.
• Prepare schedules, budgets, and scope of services for projects.
• Balance workload and support regional leaders in business development.
• Provide quality control over team deliverables.

• 12+ years of experience as a transportation engineer in a consulting environment or public entity; 5+ years as a project manager; 3+ years managing staff.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) license or TE (Traffic Engineer) licensure.
• Experience in, and knowledge of, the field of active, non‑motorized transportation.
• Demonstrated understanding of and experience preparing plans, specifications and estimates packages for roadway projects and a detailed understanding of project management principles, methods and techniques.
• Ability to guide staff members and manage internal team expectations.
• Exhibits strong initiative and ability to capitalize on opportunities to enhance Alta’s position in the marketplace.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, multiple simultaneous projects involving cross‑functional project teams within budgetary and schedule constraints.
• Ability and willingness to travel.
• Excellent professional ethics, leadership skills, accountability, and decision‑making capabilities.
• Good presentation skills.
• Working knowledge of MS Excel, Word, MS Project or equivalent.
• Proficiency in civil engineering software: GEOPAK, InRoads, AutoCAD, Civil3D, Open Roads Designer, Micro Station, InRoads, etc.
• Proficiency in an enterprise‑wide resource planning and project management tool.

• Master’s degree in civil engineering, or a related field of study.
• Experience managing large projects for both private and public clients.
• Experience using Deltek Vision.
• Active participation in industry‑relevant professional associations and committees.

• Medical: PPO or HSA medical plans
• Dental/Vision: PPO
• Life Insurance: Alta pays 100% of the premium for life and AD&D, equal to your base compensation
• 401(k): Alta provides a match up to 3%
• PTO: 21 days accrued annually to start
• Holidays: 11 total company paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave/Short‑Term Disability
• Additional Benefits: Wellness reimbursement up to $800 annually, Alta Gets Around benefit of up to $900 annually, 5‑year travel award, and professional development opportunities

Alta offers a flexible, hybrid work schedule where most employees work from home three days per week. In‑office days support our collaborative culture, one of our core values.