Project Manager 1 (Mid to Senior level)

Why DOWL?

DOWL is a top-ranked, multi-disciplined consulting firm with over 60 years of experience in civil engineering and related services. Our in-house expertise spans Civil and Land Development, Construction-Related Services, Transportation and Structures, and Water and Environmental Services. At DOWL, you're valued. We support your growth, offer great benefits, and foster a culture of integrity, professionalism, and teamwork.

Bridges and Structures

With thousands of projects under our belt, we're proud to be a regional leader in concrete, steel, and timber bridges. Whether it is a single-span concrete bridge, a multiple-span curved steel girder bridge, or a historic bridge rehabilitation, our proven approach provides clients with creative, efficient solutions. Our structural design team offers decades of experience in both new and existing construction, specializing in public infrastructure and industrial structures. If you are inspired to create real-life structures stemming as far back as childhood when you created them out of popsicle sticks and rubber bands, we'd love for you to be a part of our team.

Summary

Join DOWL's Transportation & Structures team as a Project Manager 1 to help grow our bridge and transportation presence in Washington. You will be responsible for developing and enhancing relationships with Local Agencies and WSDOT. You will be managing all aspects of project delivery, including client relations, pursuit development, proposal writing, team coordination, contract negotiations, and adherence to DOWL's high quality standards. As a Project Manager at DOWL, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality, profitable projects that exceed client expectations. This position is ideal for a technically proficient, highly organized professional with a passion for collaboration and problem-solving.

This role is perfect for a seller / manager who will manage full project lifecycles by winning work, managing teams, developing client relationships, and ensuring successful outcomes. With a broad technical foundation, you'll apply sound judgment to make informed decisions, lead single-discipline projects, and contribute to multi-disciplinary efforts. This role blends business development, project delivery, and team leadership, making it perfect for a "seller-doer" looking to grow.

Job Responsibilities and Duties

To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Software

• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project) - Proficient
• Projectwise, Newforma, Deltek Vison, UKG, Bluebeam - Proficient

Technical Expertise

Teamwork, Communication, and Leadership

Demonstrates excellent communication and collaboration skills in both a leadership and supporting role. Interacts with clients, teaming partners, and contractors resulting in client satisfaction. Takes responsibility for personal and team results and proactively seeks to assist and mentor others.

Project Schedule and Delivery

Plans and develops a project schedule that balances client needs and internal capacity. Oversees the on-time submittal of technical work products and deliverables. Schedules / leads internal and external project meetings to maintain project progress. Coordinates with resource managers to ensure adequate staffing is assigned to projects.

Understanding Scope and Budget

Demonstrates full proficiency with preparing scope of work and fee breakdowns that result in financial success for the firm. Monitors project financials, burn rate, and earned value and takes appropriate action to make adjustments as needed. Identifies project changes (e.g., scope, schedule, budget, project team, client team) quickly and obtains contract amendments or conducts other change management activities as needed.

Business Development, Marketing, and Industry Standards

Participates in business development and marketing efforts by meeting with clients and teaming partners, identifying leads for future work, identifying which leads are the best to pursue, positioning the firm to win those projects, and collaborating with others to successfully propose and win. Accountable for winning work for the firm.

Client Interaction

Frequent communications with clients and teaming partners during project meetings, industry conferences, and other events. Manages communications between client, DOWL, and / or subconsultant staff. Serves as a company ambassador that fosters client satisfaction and loyalty.

Other

Other duties as assigned.

Level of Work / Accountability

Provides management and leadership for multiple projects of moderate size and complexity. Leads the development of scope, schedule and budget for projects. Responsible for project quality, client satisfaction, and financial outcomes of assigned projects. Works independently with minimal oversight to complete pursuit development and business development tasks. Follows established procedures and exercises independent judgment on administrative projects under broad minimal management direction.

Supervisory Duties

May be a supervisor :

Education and / or Experience

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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