Job Details

Project Manager 1

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

• Software + Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project) - Proficient
• Projectwise, Newforma, Deltek Vison, UKG, Bluebeam - Proficient
• Technical Expertise
• Demonstrates clear understanding of project-related technical terms and fundamentals
• Coordinates resolution of technical issues with project staff
• Reviews and interprets technical drawings and documents
• May prepare technical documents as necessary
• 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
• Oversees team operations and the daily workflow of the team
• Organizes workflow and ensures that employees understand their duties or delegated tasks
• Recruits and hires new employees
• Implements training for new hires and identifies training opportunities for current staff
• Communicates information from leadership to employees and vice versa
• Monitors employee productivity and provides constructive feedback and coaching
• Sets goals for performance and deadlines in ways that comply with company's plans and vision and communicates them to employees
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations
• Decides on reward and promotion based on performance
• Handles discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Years of experience required: 6 years (0 years as a PM)
• Years of experience required with advanced degree: 5 years (0 years as a PM)

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• PE, PMP, or equivalent required (depending on discipline)
• DOWL PM certification required
• Driving is an essential job function or a valid driver's license is required to support legitimate business purposes

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• 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