Senior Civil Engineering Project Manager

Trilon Group

Senior Civil Engineering Project Manager overseeing sustainable transportation projects that enhance communities. Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams at Alta to deliver comprehensive engineering solutions.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timePortland • Oregon • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $140,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in managing transportation engineering projects, including budget management, project delivery efficiency, and staff mentorship. Proficient in civil engineering software and holds relevant professional licenses, ensuring high-quality project outcomes.

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Transportation Engineering ExperienceProject ManagementProfessional Engineering License (P.E.)Civil Engineering Software ProficiencyPlans, Specifications, and Estimates Preparation

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Hard Skills

Transportation EngineeringProject ManagementBudget ManagementPlans, Specifications, and EstimatesActive Transportation KnowledgeCross-Functional Team ManagementQuality ControlProcess ImprovementWorkload BalancingBusiness Development

Soft Skills

Leadership SkillsDecision-Making CapabilitiesPresentation SkillsInitiativeAccountability

Tools & Technologies

MS ExcelMS WordMS ProjectGEOPAKInRoadsAutoCADCivil3DOpenRoads DesignerMicroStationEnterprise Resource Planning Tool

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineering License (P.E.)Traffic Engineer Licensure (TE)

Industry Keywords

Transportation ProjectsSustainable ProjectsConsulting EnvironmentNon-Motorized TransportationEngineering Team Leadership

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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, OpenRoads Designer, MicroStation, InRoads, etc.
Proficiency in an enterprise-wide resource planning and project management tool.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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 Disability
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