Civil Engineer, Sr. Project Manager-Transportation (PE Required)

Civil Engineer, Sr. Project Manager-Transportation (PE Required)

Full-time exempt Professional

Lake Oswego, OR, US

Kirkland, WA. US

Salary Range: $138,000 - $182,000 (USD) Annually

PACE Engineers is a Pacific Northwest engineering firm providing civil and structural engineering, planning, surveying, and construction management services from offices in Washington and Oregon. We are recognized for our expertise, passion, and commitment to clients and communities. Collaboration is central to our culture, enabling us to leverage the creativity and dedication of our teams across all locations, while maintaining a people-first approach that makes PACE both a strong partner and a vibrant community.

As a Sr. Project Manager-Transportation, you will lead and deliver complex transportation engineering projects across the Pacific Northwest. You will oversee technical design, project delivery, client engagement, budgeting, and business development activities

This job focuses on making connections with people and motivating them to achieve results in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment. The ideal candidate displays poise, an engaging and empathetic communication style, and a sincere appreciation for people, with the ability to gain commitment and buy-in while driving toward shared goals. Success in this role requires strong initiative and self-direction, paired with skill in influencing, persuading, and selling ideas—whether advancing new internal processes or external products and services—by understanding individual motivations and linking them to team and organizational objectives. The role is highly dynamic, involving a variety of tasks and interaction with new groups, requiring the ability to quickly understand others, adapt to changing goals, delegate effectively, and train and develop team members as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution.
• PE License, WA and/or OR or the ability to obtain within 60 days.
• At least 15+ years of transportation engineering experience with demonstrated project management leadership.
• Proven experience managing multi-discipline transportation projects including planning, design, and delivery.
• Strong competency with transportation design principles, project development processes, and relevant engineering software (e.g., MicroStation, Civil3D, OpenRoads).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Track record of business development involvement or client relationship building.

BENEFITS SNAPSHOT:

• Hybrid work model & flexible scheduling
• 401(k) with up to 3.5% company match
• Medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA
• Paid time off, holidays, and wellness programs
• Short & long-term disability, life, and AD&D insurance
• Culture that supports belonging, equity, and inclusion

PACE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in the workplace. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.