Senior Civil Engineering Project Manager in Portland

Senior Civil Engineering Project Manager

Location:

Portland, Oregon. Join Alta to design sustainable transportation projects that positively impact communities across the Pacific Northwest and beyond.

Alta is a mission‑driven company working to mitigate climate change and advance safety and social justice by shaping sustainable, people‑centered communities. Founded in 1996, Alta has more than 225 staff across the United States and is a global leader in creating environments that support everyday life, strengthen human connection, and respond to the challenges of a changing world.

Your role will help foster livable communities across the country. Projects range from natural surface trails to large arterial multi‑use paths, Complete Streets, and regional/multi‑state bicycle and trail networks.

Day‑to‑day responsibilities include:

• Managing 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.
• Implementing best practices and process improvements to enhance project delivery efficiency and effectiveness.
• Mentoring staff and contributing to internal professional development and training to the technical engineering team.
• Provide leadership and technical expertise to the Engineering team. In addition, collaborate with other disciplines (planning, landscape, data) as needed.
• Prepare schedule, budgets, and scope of services for projects.
• Workload balancing.
• Support regional leader 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.
• Proficient 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 VantagePoint.
• Active participation in industry‑relevant professional associations and committees.

Flexible Schedule – flexible, hybrid work schedule; most employees work from home three days per week.

Work location:

Downtown Portland with excellent transit access within walking distance of major city amenities.

Compensation – $140,000-$170,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.

• 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 leave.
• 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.