Engineering Project Manager III

Are you passionate about providing engineering design and project management? Do you desire to lead a design team effort by providing management and leadership of various resources? 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 overall management and leadership services to the most significant and complex capital projects that support Port Aviation, Marine and Industrial facilities. These projects include airfield, building, utilities, environmental, rail, dredging and transportation related work. The Project Manager III position provides leadership from inception to completion of all project tasks, utilizing collaboration practices to complete the development, design, construction, and close out phases of assigned projects. If you're ready to embark on a journey of professional growth while leading 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 and lead significant, complex capital improvement construction projects.
• Organize, define, and set up communication systems with project stakeholder and future operators.
• Manage and direct large project design teams, including internal staff from engineering and other support areas, and consultants on the project team.
• Establish and implement a clear project communication plan.
• Assist operating areas with the preparation of significant, complex capital improvement projects, developing the work scope, schedule, budget, justification, and marketing efforts related to obtaining funding approval.
• Manage consultant selection processes and contracts.
• Manage the process to acquire all jurisdictional permits.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in civil, mechanical or electrical engineering or related field required.
• Minimum 10 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, preferred.

Demonstrated Skills & Abilities

• Advanced level of project management, engineering design standards and contracting processes.
• Advanced 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.
• Advanced ability to continuously evaluate, monitor, and ensure compliance with laws, regulations, policies, standards, budgets, and procedures.
• Prepare advanced level reports and lead discussion with internal and external customers at all levels.
• Advanced ability to develop an overall strategic plan and matrix for a successful project with key milestones and enact project plan including subsequent management of all internal and external resources.
• Advanced ability to manage all aspects of project-level records.

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).

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 28, 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.