Are you a seasoned mid-career Design and Construction project management professional who is looking for more 'purpose' your teams’ projects? Do you care deeply about your community, our environment, our economy, and bring that to your work on our human habitat? Are you hungry to focus your professional work on addressing challenges facing our industry and planet that, in some ways, transcend the traditional definitions of 'design and construction'--issues like equity, sustainability, and the impacts of change on the industry itself? Do you value work-life balance? Are you looking for a position where you can growth and contribute as a project leader helping others grow? Have you had successful experience leading complex projects? Do you love to work with fun, smart, inquisitive and dedicated people?
If so, you need to JOIN TRIMET!
As one of four work groups within the Design and Construction Department in TriMet's Engineering, Construction & Planning Division, Stations and Guideways leads the delivery of capital projects associated TriMet’s rail based transit system--the MAX system and WES Commuter Rail
This includes projects that replace or renovate existing features of stations, passenger amenities and guideways. Such projects can include retrofits with state of the art features as well as additions of new features. The role includes project management from ‘start to turnover’ including initial scoping through final design, permitting, construction, and turnover to other TriMet departments for operations and maintenance.
Our culture emphasizes teamwork, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
We are seeking a seasoned project manager interested in building their team and leading major multi-year project initiatives. The initial assignment will be the Blue Line Station Rehabilitation project which will continue renovations of MAX stations associated with the MAX Blue Line from Hollywood/42nd Avenue to Cleveland Avenue. This project was deferred due the pandemic, but is back with renewed funding and ready to build on its prior successful track record.
The ideal Principle Project Manager candidate will likely have a strong and relevant technical background, a track record of success in project management, and an education in engineering, landscape architecture/architecture, architecture, planning, design and/or construction project management or a related field.
The ideal candidate will certainly value empowerment, inclusion, individuality and cultural agility. They will lead by example and take action. They will encourage constructive collaboration, flexibility and growth. They will embrace innovation, celebrate successes and seek continuous improvement for themselves, their team and their company.
We look forward to working with you!
Salary range:
Minimum: $111,407.00 Maximum: $167,112.00
A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree is required.
A Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Construction Management, Planning, or a related field is preferred.
A minimum of six (6) years total credited experience.*
Four (4) years of of construction management/general engineering experience are required.
Four (4) years of experience in public works, planning, and/or transit projects are preferred.
Two (2) years of lead or project management experience are required.
Status as a Professional Engineer, Landscape Architect, or Architect registered and licensed in the State of Oregon is desirable.
Status as a Certified Project Manager is preferred.
Selection Process Candidates will be selected based at a minimum on the result of: 1. Application Review (please include: Cover Letter and Resume) 2. Panel Interviews 3. Reference Check
TriMet provides bus, light rail and commuter rail service in the Portland, Oregon, region. Our transportation options connect people with their community, while easing traffic congestion and reducing air pollution — making our region a better place to live.
