Principal Project Manager - Highways

Here at Mott MacDonald, we are experts in engineering, management, and development services supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. One of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves in our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through the connected thinking of our 20,000+ talented consultants. Sustainability and innovation are at the heart of all of our sectors which, in North America include Advisory, Built Environment, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

Mott MacDonald is currently seeking an energetic, enthusiastic, and experienced Strategic Client relationship manager interested in supporting the development and growth local agency transportation clients in the Pacific Northwest.

This role is critical for maintaining Mott MacDonald’s relationship with an existing client, strengthening the account, building a client centric experience and delivering outstanding projects.
A key part of the role, you will also be to also support the business with the delivery of a variety of projects in a dynamic work environment related to this account and others as required. You will direct project team members in various delivery stages of transportation infrastructure projects.

The role will be challenging, demanding, and varied, offering committed support, excellent career development opportunities, with ability to grow with the business across North America.
Duties Will Include But Not Be Limited To
 

• Developing new and managing existing Client relationships within the overall client organization as well as interfacing on relevant proposals and projects.
• Developing and growing the account in response to organizational needs and strategy.
• Identifying opportunities, turning them into prospects and converting the prospects into projects.
• Growing external relationships, building and maintaining strong networks with key clients, business partners and competitors, driving joint initiatives where appropriate and using these networks to influence, close deals and impact the growth and direction of the business.
• Deliver commercially robust proposals and projects, managing risk and financial performance within the account.
• Providing support to business development activities and strategic initiatives.
• Acting as a role model and ambassador for Mott MacDonald, articulating and representing the brand, vision, and value proposition internally and externally.

 We invite applications from candidates with the following experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Environmental or similar), planning, or science.
• Professional registration preferred
• 15+ years total experience in planning, design, and construction management of transportation infrastructure projects for major public agency clients.
• Experience with local clients is preferred, but not required
• Strong technical skills and technical leadership experience, preferably including road, bridge, and subsurface infrastructure
• 5+ years experience in managing multi-discipline project teams
• 5+ years experience in managing proposals for engineering projects

Our teams are comprised of bright and enthusiastic people who wish to make a difference to the world that we live in. If you share that vision and don’t have all the experience outlined in this posting, we still want to hear from you! 

Let’s discuss how we can help you take the next step in your career and how you can participate in an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.

At Mott MacDonald, 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. 

The expected salary for this position is $178,000- $218,000

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

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.

Equal employment opportunity is the law. 
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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.

Hybrid working policy

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.

More about Mott MacDonald

We’re a global engineering, management and development consultancy.

Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.

A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs.

Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence