Freight Rail Client Team Leader / Senior Project Manager, Transit and Rail - Tacoma, WA

Overview

Lead freight rail projects, manage clients, develop business, mentor staff

Key Responsibilities

• team leadership
• business development
• project management
• market strategy
• client management
• revenue forecasting

Tasks

-Team and Resource Leadership: Lead pursuit staffing and partner decisions, make go/no-go decisions, and oversee revenue forecasting and client profitability. -Leadership and Mentoring: Manage, lead, and mentor junior engineers and project managers, fostering their professional growth and supporting them in delivering high-quality project contributions. -Business Development: Manage full lifecycle relationships with clients, selling all DEA services across business units. Develop new business, lead cross-unit selling, forecast sales, and stay updated on client technology trends. -Project Management: Act as principal-in-charge or project manager as needed, monitor project manager performance, coach other PMs on client expectations. Manage contractual responsibilities and mitigate project risks. Ensure clients receive timely, budget-conscious, high-quality project deliverables that meet or exceed industry standards. -Strategic Market Development: Identify and evaluate new market opportunities in alignment with the team. Develop and implement strategies to target and pursue specific new clients and projects. -Client Management: Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring high client satisfaction, conducting experience surveys, and representing the DEA Difference. Lead client contract negotiations. Serve as a high-level point of contact between the client(s) and DEA.

Requirements

• pe license
• 10+ years
• civil engineering
• microsoft office
• rail projects
• communication

What You Bring

-Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and organizational traits. Strong technical writing abilities, and effectiveness in presenting to clients and the public. -Professional Engineer (PE) license -Proven track record in winning and delivering projects and building transportation business. -Ability to travel periodically for client visits, business development and project work. -Ability to serve DEA and our clients as a technical expert with recognized authority in an area of specialization. -Minimum of 10 years’ experience in civil engineering design, with a focus on freight rail land development projects. Experience within the railroad engineering industry and familiarity with railroad design guidelines, specifications, and design criteria. -Ability to plan, organize and supervise work of medium to large staff of professionals and technicians -Proficiency with Microsoft Office software and communication tools -Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related engineering field. -Strong ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment. -Experience with delivering projects for BNSF, UPRR, CPKC, NS and/or industry rail. -Preference given to Texas location or proximity to client(s)

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Benefits

-The posted salary range represents the typical range for this position and is provided in accordance with applicable state and local transparency laws. Actual compensation will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and geographic location. -Professional development: Support for continuing education and training opportunities. -Financial wellness: Health Savings Account (HSA) and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contributions -Growth opportunities: Access to mentorship, professional support, and pathways for career advancement -Retirement: 401k plan -Potential salary range: $130,000 - $210,000 -Work-life balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay -Wellbeing focus: Holistic Wellbeing Program centered on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community health -Work Schedule: Flexible 9/80 schedule—every other Friday off! -Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance

About David Evans And Associates, Inc.

-Delivers innovative engineering solutions across various sectors. -Specializes in a wide range of services including planning, design, and project management for infrastructure projects. -Works in transportation, water resources, residential, and commercial sectors. -Known for a creative approach to solving complex challenges while meeting client expectations and sustainability goals. -Reputation for reliability and quality through successful partnerships with government, private, and commercial clients. -Skilled in integrating technology with engineering to optimize performance and cost-efficiency. -Recognized for technical expertise in environmental engineering and infrastructure development. -Continues to grow by attracting top-tier talent and maintaining a forward-thinking approach.

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