Freight Rail Client Team Leader​/Senior Project Manager

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 Transit and Rail Practice is seeking a Freight Rail Client Team Leader / Senior Project Manager in one of the following locations:
Denver, CO;
Boise or Coeur d'Alene, ;
Portland, OR;
College Station, TX;
Salt Lake City, UT;
Bellevue, Bellingham, Everett, Olympia, Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma, Tri-Cities, or Woodinville, WA; or Remote.

The position's responsibilities are varied and include actively contributing to both project management and business development efforts to support our Transit and Rail Group.

The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated leader and self-starter, bringing a wealth of experience and market expertise to a range of multi-disciplinary transit and rail projects. From conceptualization to execution, you'll play a vital role in shaping the infrastructure of tomorrow.

Remote Work Option
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While this position may be performed remotely, new hires may be required to attend their first day and onboarding activities in person at a DEA office. DEA will arrange and cover associated travel costs.

• Strategic Market Development
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  Identify and evaluate new market opportunities in alignment with the team. Develop and implement strategies to target and pursue specific new clients and projects.
• Business Development
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  Manage full lifecycle relationships with clients, selling all DEA services across business units. Develop new business, lead cross-unit selling, forecast sales, and stay updated on client technology trends.
• Client Management
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  Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring high client satisfaction, conducting experience surveys, and representing the DEA Difference. Lead client contract negotiations. Serve as a high‑level point of contact between the client(s) and DEA.
• Project Management
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  Act as principal-in-charge or project manager as needed, monitor project manager performance, coach other PMs on client expectations. Manage contractual responsibilities and mitigate project risks. Ensure clients receive timely, budget-conscious, high-quality project deliverables that meet or exceed industry standards.
• Leadership and Mentoring
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  Manage, lead, and mentor junior engineers and project managers, fostering their professional growth and supporting them in delivering high‑quality project contributions.
• Team and Resource Leadership
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  Lead pursuit staffing and partner decisions, make go/no‑go decisions, and oversee revenue forecasting and client profitability.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related engineering field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in civil engineering design, with a focus on freight rail land development projects. Experience with in the railroad engineering industry and familiarity with railroad design guidelines, specifications, and design criteria.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to travel periodically for client visits, business development and project work.
• Experience with delivering projects…