Senior Project Manager (Project Management)

Are you a dynamic and results-driven Project Manager looking to take your career to the next level? Join our team and play a critical role in planning, coordinating, and executing high-impact Civil and DOT projects in the Pacific Northwest! You'll be at the forefront of managing logistics, mobilizing equipment and labor resources, and ensuring seamless project execution. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working on complex infrastructure projects, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for.

We are seeking a highly skilled professional with extensive experience in Civil and DOT projects, along with a strong working knowledge of hydraulic jacking and sliding operations. This role is based at our client's Mt. Vernon, WA office, with regional travel to project sites as needed--some assignments may require on-site presence for over 30 days. If you're ready to take on challenging projects, lead with confidence, and make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities:
Strategic Planning and Alignment: You will develop strategic project plans that align project goals with the organization's strategic objectives and be able to support long-term planning and integration with other organizational initiatives. You will need to ensure stakeholder alignment by engaging with senior stakeholders and end users to ensure their expectations and objectives are met while balancing and aligning needs with project deliverables.
Advanced Resource Management: You will implement strategies to optimize the use of high-value resources across multiple projects. This will require negotiation with resource owners and other departments to secure necessary resources. You will provide guidance and mentorship to project team members while fostering a culture of safety, quality, teamwork and continuous learning.
Comprehensive Risk Management: You will conduct thorough risk assessments, including financial, operational, and strategic risks and develop advanced risk mitigation and contingency plans. You will provide guidance during project crisis. This would include leading crisis management efforts when significant risks materialize. This will be done while communicating effectively with all stakeholders.
Financial Oversight and Budget Management: You will apply advanced budgeting and forecasting techniques, develop, and oversee complex project budgets, while ensuring all financial controls and reporting mechanisms are in place. You will be responsible for financial performance monitoring and implementing corrective actions when necessary, providing financial reporting and insights to senior leadership. You will be responsible for engaging with our client's sales lead for any contract change order requests.
High-Level Quality Assurance: You will establish quality standards and benchmarks for project deliverables and implement robust quality assurance processes for all project deliverables. You will be expected to drive continuous improvement initiatives within project management practices.
Leadership and Governance: You will lead and manage medium to large, cross-functional project teams which will require you to foster collaboration and resolve conflicts within and between teams and stakeholders. You will be required to maintain project governance structures ensuring compliance with organizational policies and industry standards.
Advanced Communication and Reporting: You will prepare and present detailed project reports and updates to executive leadership using data-driven insights to inform decision-making. You will be expected to maintain clear and effective communication channels with all stakeholders and facilitate high-level meetings and discussions.
Project Integration and Coordination: You will oversee and coordinate multiple or interrelated projects while ensuring integration and alignment between different project streams.
Project Closure and Evaluation: You will conduct thorough project reviews and evaluations during and upon completion, documenting and communicating lessons learned and best practices. You will also be expected to ensure a smooth transition and handover of project deliverables to outside stakeholders and / or operational teams, validating that all project objectives have been met.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field. Work experience in place of formal education will be considered.
Minimum of 10-15 years of project management experience, with a significant portion focused on large-scale infrastructure projects, particularly bridge expansions or replacements.?
Strong understanding of bridge design, construction methods, materials, and safety standards.
Extensive experience working with state and federal transportation agencies, ensuring compliance with public sector requirements.
Preferred experience with hydraulic jacking and sliding processes.
Ability to effectively communicate with and manage expectations of DOT officials, contractors, engineers, and community representatives.
Must be proficient in reading and working with engineering drawings
Experience with developing and overseeing project schedules, cost impact analysis, and project management process.
Proficiency in project management software, such as Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or similar tools.
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Experience with civil DOT projects preferred
Experience with hydraulic jacking and sliding operations.
Must be willing and able to work at and travel to the branch office, corporate office, and project sites.

If you are an experienced, results-oriented Expert Project Manager with a passion for leading successful project teams, we invite you to apply and contribute to our continued success. Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience.

Apply for the position and join a company built on a foundation of excellence with employees who continue to grow and thrive with us. MATRIX is based in New Hampshire with over 100 employees in multiple locations. Come work at an organization rewarding those with impeccable attention to detail and an equally strong view of the larger objective!

MATRIX is a proud Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business and an Equal Opportunity Employer. We look forward to you joining our team!