Principal Project Manager and Southwest Washington

At Mott Mac Donald, we are driven by purpose and powered by brilliant people. As a trusted engineering, management, and development consultancy, we work with clients to solve complex challenges and deliver sustainable outcomes that make a meaningful difference for the communities we serve.

When you join us as an experienced professional, you will bring your expertise to work that matters while continuing to grow your career. You will collaborate with talented colleagues across disciplines and geographies, contribute your perspective, and help shape better outcomes through technical excellence, innovation, and integrity.

Build on your experience while helping shape what comes next. At Mott Mac Donald, you'll work alongside talented people on complex and rewarding projects that make a real difference. We value fresh perspectives, encourage collaboration, and provide opportunities to expand your skills, take on new challenges, and grow your career. Whether you're deepening your technical expertise, broadening your leadership experience, or exploring new opportunities across our business, you'll be supported by a team that is committed to helping you succeed.

At Mott Mac Donald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things - delivering impactful engineering, management, and development solutions across more than 150 countries. As a global, employee-owned consultancy of over 20,000 experts, we are united by a commitment to sustainability, innovation, and delivering exceptional outcomes across sectors including Transportation, Buildings, Energy, and Water.

We are entering a critical phase of growth in the Pacific Northwest and are looking for a senior leader to shape the future of our Portland and SW Washington Business.

This is not a traditional project management role. We are seeking a Principal Project Manager who will take a central role in leading, growing, and evolving our presence in the Oregon and SW Washington region.

You will act as a key partner and deputy to the current leadership, with a clear pathway to future office / market leadership, while driving strategic growth, client development, and delivery excellence across a diverse portfolio.

What You’ll DoPartner closely with current leadership to run and scale the Oregon and SW Washington Business Lead and develop a high-performing, multidisciplinary team Build a strong internal culture focused on collaboration, accountability, and growth

Step in as a visible leader internally and externally, with accelerated progression toward office leadership

Build and expand senior-level client relationships, particularly across the Pacific Northwest Lead business development and strategic pursuits, including major opportunities with regional transport, water and energy agencies

Position Mott Mac Donald as a trusted partner across multiple sectors

Identify and convert a strong pipeline of opportunities into wins Provide executive-level oversight and leadership on key projects and priority pursuits

Ensure delivery of complex infrastructure projects on time, on budget, and at high quality

Act as a trusted advisor to clients, bringing strategic insight beyond delivery

Work across a diverse portfolio including transportation, infrastructure, buildings, energy, and water

Bring a connected, cross-sector approach to solving client challenges and creating growth opportunities

What We’re Looking ForA proven market-facing leader with a strong presence in the Oregon / Pacific Northwest Experience operating at a Principal / Director level, balancing leadership, delivery, and growth

Professional Engineer (PE) license in Oregon and Washington Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline required (Master’s preferred)
Minimum of 15 years’ experience…