Principal Project Manager

Job Description

At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including, Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story.

If you share that vision, even if you don’t meet every requirement listed, we’d still love to hear from you. We value potential and diverse perspectives as much as experience. Let’s explore how we can support your growth and help you take the next step in your career, while contributing to an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy. We are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions across various sectors, including transportation, built environment, energy, defense, aviation and water. As one of the largest employee-owned companies, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through the connected thinking of our talented consultants.

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Principal Project Manager to lead our projects in the Oregon and SW Washington Area. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing complex infrastructure projects, developing client relationships, and driving business growth across transportation, built environment, energy, defense, aviation and water.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key clients, stakeholders, and partners. Act as the primary point of contact for project-related matters.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the transportation, built environment, energy, defense, aviation and water sectors. Prepare and present proposals to secure new projects.
• Provide leadership and guidance to project teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment. Mentor and develop junior staff.
• Utilize your technical knowledge and expertise to provide innovative solutions and address project challenges.
• Oversee project budgets, financial performance, and risk management. Ensure projects are commercially robust and financially viable.
• Ensure all projects comply with relevant regulations, standards, and best practices. Maintain a strong focus on health, safety, and environmental considerations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred.
• Professional registration (PE) in Oregon and Washington is a must.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in planning, design, and construction management of projects.
• Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale projects.
• Strong business development skills with the ability to identify and secure new opportunities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.

Why Join Us: At Mott MacDonald, we offer a supportive and inclusive work environment where you can grow your career and make a meaningful impact. We provide competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits & Reward

At Mott MacDonald, our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, providing them with a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses. We provide a comprehensive benefit package that includes 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave, and company paid life insurance.

Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills.

Collaboration at Our Core
At Mott MacDonald, we believe great ideas happen when we’re together. Our hybrid approach centers on an in-office culture, with most of your time spent collaborating face-to-face and a minimum of three days per week in the office. We balance flexibility with connection, so you and your manager can choose how to meet client, team, and personal commitments.

Equal opportunity is the law.

We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.