Sr. Transportation Engineer​/Project Manager

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KPFF’s Washington Division Transportation Group is looking for an experienced Transportation Civil Engineering Prime Project Manager to lead impactful projects and drive our team forward. This senior role includes the leadership and management of transportation projects across Washington, overseeing client relationships, business development, and design team management. You will work closely with local municipalities, and transit agencies, helping to drive KPFF’s commitment to quality in regional infrastructure.

This role is designed for a proficient civil engineering professional who excels in both engineering and project management.

As a Project Manager at KPFF, you will be responsible for the full project lifecycle, from project pursuits and interviews, through initial planning, execution and closeout, ensuring projects meet client expectations, budget, and schedule requirements.

As the Prime Project Manager, you will manage the entire design team consisting of trusted subconsultant partners and talented KPFF design staff.

This position will provide the opportunity for you to partner with diverse clients on projects that are transforming and improving our communities. This rewarding career opportunity provides you the chance to lead and manage project teams and imagine and design solutions that are realized, from multi-modal roadways and trails to new and improved transit systems, to fish passage projects and stormwater quality treatment systems, to the vital utility infrastructure that keeps our communities healthy, sustainable and thriving.

• Minimum Qualifications:
  
  Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensed in Washington State required.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in civil/transportation engineering, with a strong background in Washington project management.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D required;
  Micro Station, and Open Roads familiarity is a plus.
• Knowledge of codes, regulations, and standards applicable to the design and construction of transportation projects in Washington.
• Permitting experience with various municipalities.
• Ability to manage multiple active projects concurrently.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and collaborative skills are essential.
• Competency, accountability, and personal commitment to deliver quality work to our clients, and to mentor younger staff.

Physical Demands:

• Duties are primarily conducted in a standard office setting, requiring prolonged periods of sitting at a desk or computer table.
• Occasionally may be required to lift objects weighing up to 15 lbs.
• Occasionally visiting project and construction sites may involve walking, standing, kneeling, or navigating uneven terrain.
• Traveling to project sites or client meetings, which may involve driving or flying.

The base salary for this role is competitive and will be determined based on the candidate's experience, education, and skills. The expected annual salary for a qualified candidate is $130,000 - $200,000. Additionally, we offer performance-based…