Senior Project Manager - Multimodal Roadway and/or Highway

Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated Senior Project Manager(s) to expand our Multimodal Roadway and/or DOT Highway practices in Portland, OR!

At Kimley-Horn, we are dedicated to advancing infrastructure through innovative planning and engineering solutions. With a strong reputation for excellence in the transportation planning and civil engineering space, we are expanding our practices and seeking a highly skilled Senior Project Managers to drive the growth of our multimodal, roadway, highway, and municipal projects. Join us in shaping the future of our local and regional and federal infrastructure while enjoying a rewarding career with opportunities for leadership and ownership.

Position Overview:

As a Senior Project Manager specializing in roadway planning and engineering, you will play a pivotal role in our firm's growth and success. This role combines conceputal design, planning and advanced engineering design tasks with strategic marketing, client engagement, and practice expansion efforts. You will manage complex projects from concept to completion, ensuring they are delivered profitably while actively participating in design and client interactions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Management: Oversee the planning, design and delivery of roadway, highway, and municipal projects, ensuring they meet quality, budget, and timeline requirements.
• Client Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, providing exceptional service and identifying new business opportunities.
• Practice Growth: Drive the expansion of our multimodal roadway and highway planning and design practices in local and surrounding markets through effective marketing strategies and networking.
• Leadership & Mentorship: Lead project teams, mentor junior staff, and foster a collaborative work environment. Provide guidance and support to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Autonomy & Innovation: Leverage your expertise to lead and direct projects with a high degree of autonomy. Implement innovative solutions and strategies to enhance project efficiency and success.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum of 15+ years of experience in areas of roadway/highway/complete street planning and engineering, with a proven track record of managing complex projects and leading teams.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field; Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Skills: Strong project management skills, including budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities to build and maintain client relationships.
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor staff, with a commitment to fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Business Acumen: Experience in business development, including marketing and strategic planning, with a focus on expanding practice areas.

What We Offer:

• Autonomy & Growth: A leadership role with significant autonomy to shape and grow our roadway engineering practice.
• Compensation: Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses and potential for advancement to ownership.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for continued learning and career advancement in a dynamic and supportive environment.
• Impactful Work: Be at the forefront of infrastructure projects that shape our communities and contribute to long-term sustainability.

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients and employees, are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 17 years!