Project Manager, Civil Engineering

Our client in the Seattle, WA location is currently hiring for a Project Manager. This is a hybrid contract opportunity, working a minimum of 3 days per week onsite in the Seattle, WA area with remaining days remote. This role supports public transit and infrastructure projects in a fast‑paced delivery environment.

Pay - $65-$75/hr

Location - Seattle, WA (Hybrid: minimum 3 days onsite)

Schedule - Standard Monday - Friday (40 hours per week)

Placement Type - Contract

Duration - 12 months

Responsibilities

* Provide independent management and delivery of assigned construction or engineering projects within a public transit portfolio

* Act as an extension of client staff to lead projects from planning through closeout

* Support state of good repair and capital improvement programs

* Coordinate with internal teams, consultants, contractors, and external stakeholders

* Develop, track, and report on project budgets, schedules, and progress

* Complete required project procedures and documentation

* Prepare materials for procurements, approvals, and related project processes

* Support delivery across Small Works, Job Order Contracting, and capital efforts

* Operate effectively in a fast‑paced public works and transit environment

Qualification Requirements

* Minimum 5 years of experience leading construction or engineering projects

* Experience developing project scopes, budgets, schedules, and quality controls

* Strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills

* Ability to manage multiple priorities across concurrent projects

* Proficiency with Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Microsoft Project, Bluebeam, or similar software

* Detail‑oriented with strong follow‑through

Disqualifiers

* Less than 5 years of construction or engineering project management experience

* No experience with budget and schedule tracking

* No experience supporting projects through planning, execution, and closeout phases

* Inability to work onsite a minimum of 3 days per week

Employee Value Proposition

* Opportunity to support high‑visibility public transit and infrastructure projects

* Exposure to multiple delivery methods including Small Works, JOC, and capital programs

* Collaborative team environment working alongside experienced project leaders

* Hybrid work schedule with long‑term contract stability

* Meaningful project impact without contract or payment signing authority

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Seattle, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $75.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

* Medical, dental & vision

* Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

* 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

* Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

* Short and long-term disability

* Health Spending Account (HSA)

* Transportation benefits

* Employee Assistance Program

* Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Seattle,WA.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 19, 2026.

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