Civil Engineering Project Manager - Public Works & Transportation

Federal Way, WA
Full Time
Civil Engineering
Mid Level

Are you an experienced Project Manager looking for a new opportunity,  or a Civil Project Engineer with a background in transportation and public works projects looking for your shot at Project Management? We are looking for a collaborative individual with knowledge and experience in public works & transportation to join our Federal Way Transportation and Public Works team. We offer a comfortable and collaborative work environment with flexible work arrangement options available. We’re serious about our work – but we’re serious about fun, too. If that sounds good to you, let’s talk. Because life is too short to dread Mondays.

SIGNING BONUS available!

Why join the MacKay Sposito team?

  • A people-first culture - We are dedicated to our employees and their families. We want to do what’s best for them, and their well-being helps drive our business decisions.   
  • Stable project backlog - We have dependable project work and are well-positioned to win new projects and withstand economic headwinds. 
  • Strong business development team - This position is supported by a talented, organized, and proven business development team and processes.
  • Excellent reputation - Through our 50-year history, MacKay Sposito has built and maintained an excellent reputation in our community, and with our clients and business partners. You’ll be joining a team with a strong foundation and reputation that you can be proud to be part of.
  • We give back to the community - MacKay Sposito and our employees believe in giving back to the communities we serve. As a firm, we supported a host of local organizations focusing on our community pillars of veterans and youth. Our team members volunteered as commissioners, committee and board members, youth coaches, and a host of other volunteer positions and initiatives.

We intend to fill this position with a candidate who brings with them a critical and related set of skills, knowledge, and experiences. All are encouraged to apply, even those who believe they do not meet every single one of the qualifications. Simply put, we are interested in finding the best candidate for the job.

Keys to Success:

  • Plan, provide design guidance, and manage a variety of civil engineering projects.
  • Communicate with clients regarding current projects and identify and position the firm to successfully win future work.
  • Effectively supervise technical staff to deliver projects.
  • Prepare and manage project scope, budget, schedule and meet deliverables.
  • Assist with business development efforts to cultivate strong client relationships.

 Qualifications:

  • Registered PE in the states of Washington and/or Oregon
  • 5+ years of public works transportation experience.
  • Experience mentoring civil project engineers and EITs  
  • Previous experience in AutoCAD Civil 3D preferred
  • Experience in specification writing and engineering cost estimate preparation 
  • Business development experience and/or interest in helping to drive client relationships and new work with existing and new clients

What You’ll Gain From Working Here:

Employees of MacKay Sposito are united by our drive for excellence, our passion for innovation, and the responsibility we take for our clients’ success. We also like to sprinkle in a bit of fun. This combination makes MacKay Sposito an enjoyable and rewarding place to work.

Our Values:

At MacKay Sposito, we’re serious about our work, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously. We have a unique and diverse mix of employees who enjoy each other’s company. In addition to having first-rate technical skills, we search out people who are friendly, honest and dedicated to their work. We know work isn't only about who you work for, it is also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate to make great things possible. 

We believe firmly in the principle of constructive candor – always telling the client everything they need to know to make fully informed decisions. By creating a positive, committed and supportive environment, we’re able to challenge our people to be the best that they can be, and to celebrate every success.

About MacKay Sposito:

With a diversified portfolio of business segments including civil engineering, landscape architecture, land surveying, construction management, environmental services, and entitlement and planning services, coupled with our strategic mix of public and private clients, we feel well positioned for stability and growth.

MacKay Sposito is all about building lasting relationships and strong communities, whether connecting public and private sectors, helping our clients put together a complex mixed-use masterplan development, getting power to a remote rural outpost, or improving a city’s facilities. At our core, we’re committed to honesty, dedication and relationships. These pillars make up the foundation of how we treat our people, and ultimately our clients,

We encourage you to ask around about us. Do some digging. We’re confident that you’ll want to learn more. And we look forward to talking with you about a future with MacKay Sposito.  

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as various market and business considerations.

The wage range for this position is $115,000 - $160,000 annually. Additionally we are offering an initial signing bonus and annual profit sharing bonus. 

Full time employees receive a  well rounded benefit package including access to our company sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, and Supplemental Life Insurance plans. Company paid Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and Long Term Disability coverage. Employees are eligible to participate in our company 401k plan with up to a 4% match Additionally, employees also receive paid vacation time, paid sick time, and 11 paid holidays. MacKay Sposito pays for expenses associated with licensure as well as annual profit sharing bonuses.

We understand that life happens so we work to offer flexibility in the workplace. Our team members can choose to work up to two days per week from their home office.

Employment requires passing a pre-employment background check and drug screen. 

As a federal Contractor we participate in E-Verify and are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.


 
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