Engineering Project Manager I

The Port of Portland is Hiring for an

Engineering Project Manager I

Are you passionate about providing engineering design and project management? Do you desire to lead a design team effort by providing technical leadership of in-house or consultant resources, or a combination of both roles? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! At the Port of Portland, we're determined to provide excellent project management for our engineering projects!

Your Role: We are seeking an individual to provide project engineering design and project management services supporting Port Aviation, Marine and Industrial facilities, which includes airfield, building, utilities, environmental, rail, dredging and transportation related projects. If you're ready to embark on a journey of professional growth while working with a team to provide exceptional project management at the Port of Portland, apply now! Elevate your career with us!

We offer a flexible hybrid schedule that combines work-life balance with team collaboration. You'll be in the office Tuesday through Thursday to engage with colleagues and support our business lines, with the flexibility to work from home on Mondays and Fridays.

• Manage projects up to $25M by developing and managing project delivery plan, covering the major items of scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Provide leadership and communication, including progress updates throughout the lifecycle of the project amongst project stakeholders and with the project sponsor.
• Manage project budgets throughout the lifecycle of the project, including tracking of both internal and external staff resource costs, construction costs, budget status reports, and forecasting. Coordinate and report costs, impacts to operations, and tenant concerns to project stakeholders.
• Provide engineering design, technical direction, and leadership for projects.
• Apply advanced engineering skills to develop, analyze, evaluate, and set criteria for solutions to project-related issues.
• Apply professional judgment and experience to understand the broader, business context for projects and the associated implications for those engineering decisions made.
• Produce contractually sound and biddable project documents including designs, drawings, and specifications, while working within established cost, quality, and time parameters. Manage process to acquire permits, including building and environmental permits, required to complete construction projects.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field required.
• Minimum four years of progressively more responsible experience in a professional engineering capacity; experience in design, coordination, and/or management of capital projects. OR;
• Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the job duties.
• Professional Engineer (PE) - State Licensure Board, required.
• Valid Driver's License - State DOT, required.

Demonstrated Skills & Abilities

• Intermediate level project management and project delivery process skills.
• Skilled in contracting process and methods for construction, professional services, and equipment procurements.
• Intermediate knowledge of the range of project delivery methods available for public agencies including but not limited to Design-Bid-Build, Construction Manager/General Contractor (CMGC), Design-Build, etc. Intermediate Engineering field(s) related to capital project design and construction.
• Comprehensive understanding of engineering design standards and related building codes and regulations for integration into project plans and designs.
• Intermediate level of civil engineering, structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, and/or marine structures engineering techniques and practices.
• Interactive CAD design skills.
• Ability to work with clients to develop project plans or participate with project manager/senior project engineers in the development of plans for complex projects.
• Present information in a public setting to Port Commission and managers in a clear and concise manner.
• Write construction specifications in Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) format.

Security

Employees in this position will be required to successfully pass and maintain security clearance relevant to assigned duties such as SIDA (Security Identification Display Area).

Compensation
Our organization adheres to established salary ranges for each position to ensure equitable pay practices. However, final offers are determined based on various factors, including the candidate's experience, qualifications, and considerations of internal pay equity.

SELECTION PROCESS (tentative schedule):

1. A minimum qualification evaluation of education, training, and experience of submitted application packets will take place by Human Resources the week of April 14, 2025.
2. A Subject Matter Expert (SME) Panel will perform an evaluation of experience and training taken from your employment application materials.
3. Our goal is to schedule virtual first round of interviews with candidates who successfully passed the SME evaluation as soon as possible.

About us:

At the Port of Portland, we use everything we have - our three airports, three working marine terminals, five business parks, and all the resources, expertise, and experience behind them - to move with purpose, connecting people with powerful opportunities and creating value for our region. We know that every person we hire, business we work with, contract we sign and decision we make is a chance to make someone's life better. And we'll use our power and influence to pull down barriers, unlock new opportunities, ensure more people share in our region's success and include those who have been excluded in the past. With YOUR help - together with our partners, customers, and community - we'll help drive meaningful change!

Do you have questions about this job?

Contact us: careers@portofportland.com

Safety: The Port promotes safety as a guiding principle and practice in accomplishing work by complying with safety and health policies and procedures and consistently seeking improvements that support operational excellence.

Diversity and Inclusion: At the Port, we don't just accept difference; we value and support it to create a culture of inclusiveness and fun. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

EEO/Affirmative Action Policy Statement: The Port of Portland is dedicated to maintaining and improving a work environment, which extends equal opportunity to all individuals, regardless of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or sexual orientation. Employment decisions shall be made in such a manner as to further the principle of equal employment opportunity and to comply with state, federal and local laws. We affirm through this policy statement our continuing commitment to the principles of nondiscrimination and affirmative action.

Veterans Preference: Under Oregon law, qualified veterans may be eligible for veterans preference when applying for Port of Portland positions. If you are a veteran and would like to be considered for a veterans preference for this job, please provide the qualifying documents as instructed during the application process.

Background Checks and Drug Testing: The Port of Portland will conduct background checks and/or drug tests for positions where such tests are required by regulation and for other safety-sensitive positions.

ADA Accommodation: Accommodations will be considered for applicants or candidates with a qualifying disability that prevents them from participating in this process. Accommodations will be made where the Port can reasonably do so without imposing an undue hardship on the business or compromising the integrity of the recruitment process. An applicant with any disability who believes that they need an accommodation should contact Human Resources: call 503-415-6690 or email careers@portofportland.com.