DOWL · 2 weeks ago
Project Manager (Senior level) Site Design engineering
Portland, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expDOWL is a top-ranked, multi-disciplined consulting firm with over 60 years of experience in civil engineering and related services. The Senior Project Manager is responsible for winning, managing, and delivering high-quality projects while ensuring client satisfaction and leading team operations. This role requires strong technical proficiency, business development skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
Consulting
Responsibilities
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
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
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
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
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
Collaborating with others to successfully propose and win
Accountable for winning work for the firm
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 duties as assigned
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
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
Qualification
Required
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)
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
Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project) - Proficient
Projectwise, Newforma, Deltek Vison, UKG, Bluebeam - Proficient
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
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
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
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
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
Collaborating with others to successfully propose and win
Accountable for winning work for the firm
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
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
May Be a Supervisor
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
Benefits
Great benefits
Company
DOWL
DOWL is a civil engineering company that offers planning, surveying, and civil services.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Larry Fox
Retired Chief Operating Officer
Ali Alsaleh, MBA
Chief Information Officer
Recent News
2025-06-12
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