Transportation Project Manager

Transportation Project Manager, Roads and Highways

Locations: Spokane, WA | Tri-Cities, WA | Coeur d'Alene, ID | Boise, ID | Pocatello, ID

DEA's Inland Northwest group is seeking a Transportation Project Manager to support our Roads and Highways team. This role will focus on project management, team leadership, and business development, contributing to the delivery of complex transportation infrastructure across the region.

• Lead pursuit and project management efforts for bridge, roadway, freeway, highway corridor, and interchange planning/design projects
• Oversee project execution to ensure on-time, on-budget, and high-quality deliverables
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to project teams
• Review engineering documents for compliance with scope, standards, and DEA's quality expectations
• Help attract, develop, and retain top talent, while managing performance and supporting career growth
• Collaborate with the Group Leader to achieve business metrics including sales, backlog, utilization, profitability, and client satisfaction
• Ensure adherence to DEA's firmwide tools, processes, and policies related to project budgeting, contracting, and quality management

• 15+ years of transportation engineering experience, with at least 3 years in project management or as a design lead
• Strong background working with public agencies such as ITD, WSDOT, and LHTAC
• Expertise in roadway or bridge design, including hands-on experience with OpenRoads Designer
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• Licensed PE in Idaho and Washington or ability to obtain within 6 months

We offer more than just a role-we offer a platform for leadership, innovation, and professional growth. Join a collaborative team solving real-world infrastructure challenges to build a safer, more connected future.

• Competitive Salary: $110,000-$180,000, depending on experience
• Robust Benefits Package: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Health Accounts: HSA & Lifestyle Spending Accounts with employer contributions
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO and holiday pay
• Retirement: 401(k) with employer match
• Work Schedule: Flexible 9/80 schedule-every other Friday off!
• Work Environment: Hybrid-friendly
• Professional Development: Support for training, certifications, and mentoring
• Holistic Wellbeing Program: Focused on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community health

From planning and design to construction, DEA's Transportation Business Unit helps communities tackle complex transportation challenges. We serve five key markets: Bridges and Structures, Roads and Highways, Transit and Rail, Smart Mobility, and Construction Engineering.