Senior Project Manager

About the role

New Role for Senior Project Manager in Seattle

Tkda has built a 115-year legacy of moving people and communities forward, and this momentum drives our search for a Senior Project Manager to lead our expanding Transit practice in Seattle. This employee-owned firm seeks technical authority for complex rail and transit initiatives that shape the region's transportation future. The role centers on project leadership within one of the nation's most active transit markets.

This position allocates 80% of effort to project management and 20% to marketing endeavors. You will guide intricate rail and transit projects while strengthening our market presence. The role demands equal focus on technical oversight and client growth.

Project leadership forms the core of this position. You will serve as the primary technical expert for rail and transit initiatives, including infrastructure, maintenance facilities, electrical facilities, stations, and operational facilities. Responsibilities span initial concept development through construction support. You will ensure strict adherence to industry codes and client specifications at every stage.

You will drive project excellence through rigorous budget, timeline, and deliverable management. Your role involves directing the creation of detailed drawings, precise specifications, accurate cost estimates, and comprehensive engineering documentation. You will perform quality assurance reviews across all project phases to guarantee superior outcomes.

Collaboration defines success in this role. You will work closely with internal specialists in structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, and architectural disciplines. This collaboration delivers fully integrated solutions for complex client challenges. You will maintain direct client relationships and engage in field investigations, site assessments, and design coordination meetings.

Support for the full project lifecycle remains essential. You will provide ongoing engineering services, including responses to RFIs, contractor submittal reviews, as-built record support, and field inspection activities. This comprehensive involvement ensures continuity and accuracy from planning through operations.

Developing future leaders is a key responsibility. You will direct and mentor junior engineering staff and project coordinators. Your guidance will foster technical proficiency and professional advancement. You will serve as a consistent technical mentor and knowledge source.

Growing our Seattle presence requires active business development. You will contribute to proposal preparation and client relationship building. Your efforts in marketing initiatives will expand our Transit and Rail practice in this thriving regional market. You will champion our capabilities during client presentations and industry engagements.

This hybrid work arrangement includes Tuesday through Thursday in the office. Monday and Friday work will occur remotely. The schedule supports collaboration and focused work.

Position details confirm the location in Seattle, Washington. The engagement is full-time, requiring 40 hours per week. The compensation range is $136,800 to $179,800 annually.

You will own complex rail and transit projects while shaping our Seattle market presence. This role guides initiatives from initial contact through final delivery for a fully employee-owned firm. You will balance project leadership with business development in a dynamic transportation sector.

Key project responsibilities include championing integrated solutions with diverse experts. You will direct meticulous cost estimates, precise drawings, and strict quality assurance reviews. Coordinating field investigations and site assessments will be routine. You will manage demanding client relationships and expectations effectively.

You will own end-to-end documentation, covering RFI responses, contractor submittal reviews, and as-built record accuracy. Guiding junior engineers toward technical proficiency will involve steady professional development and mentorship. Cultivating new opportunities will involve proposal preparation and intentional relationship building.

Championing rail and transit capabilities will occur during marketing initiatives. You will expand our regional market influence through these efforts. Maintaining schedule integrity and firm budgets will require navigating complex codes and evolving client specifications.

Required experience includes three to five years managing intricate rail and transit projects successfully. You must demonstrate mastery over industry codes and client expectations for transit infrastructure and facilities. Proven skill in directing drawings, specifications, and comprehensive engineering documentation is essential.

Effective communication with clients, partners, and multidisciplinary teams is required during demanding project phases. No specific tools are listed for this role. for the most current information.

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