The Project Manager will lead and manage multidisciplinary design projects, ensuring high-quality execution while fostering client relationships and overseeing project performance.
Professional Engineer / Project Manager, Transportation - Transit & Commuter / Freight Rail
📅 Sep 8, 2025
Project ManagementCivil EngineeringStructural EngineeringMechanical Engineering
📜 Description
- Lead multi-disciplinary design teams for transit and rail infrastructure projects.
- Manage project schedules, budgets, and deliverables from proposal through closeout.
- Coordinate across engineering disciplines to ensure cohesive design and execution.
- Conduct project reviews during preconstruction, prebid, and construction phases.
- Oversee construction administration and client coordination.
- Support business development efforts, including client engagement and proposal development.
🛠️ Requirements
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Washington.
- Experience managing transit or infrastructure projects, ideally within the rail sector.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to lead diverse teams and build trusted client relationships.
- A proactive mindset and a passion for delivering impactful solutions.
✨ Benefits
- Enjoy medical insurance from day one.
- Enjoy dental insurance from day one.
- Enjoy vision insurance from day one.
- Enjoy life insurance from day one.
- Eligible for discretionary bonuses.
- Receive monthly employer contributions if you choose an HSA-eligible plan.
- Get employer matching on your 401(k) deferrals.
- Benefit from our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, funded entirely by company profits.
Full job description
Ready to lead projects that move people and shape cities? At TKDA, we’re looking for a licensed Professional Engineer who’s not just passionate about infrastructure—but energized by the opportunity to lead transformative transit projects in Seattle and across the country.
Who We Are
TKDA is a 100% employee-owned engineering, architecture, and planning firm with over a century of experience. Since 1910, we’ve built a reputation for trusted relationships and sustainable solutions. Our multi-disciplinary teams work together to solve real-world challenges with creativity, precision, and purpose.
Our Rail Team
From Class I freight lines to commuter rail systems, TKDA’s Rail Division delivers comprehensive engineering services that keep communities connected and commerce moving. We manage new construction, complex renovations, and multi-disciplinary design efforts for both public and private clients. Our engineers are known for their technical expertise, collaborative spirit, and commitment to excellence.
Your Role as Project Manager
As a Project Manager, you’ll be the driving force behind multi-disciplinary rail projects—leading civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical design teams from concept to completion. You’ll manage project frameworks, coordinate deliverables, and ensure seamless communication across disciplines. You’ll also guide construction administration and project reviews, ensuring every milestone meets client expectations and budget goals.
Join Our 100% Employee-Owned Firm
At our company, every employee is an owner. From the front desk to the corner office, every one of our 430+ professionals thrive on collaboration and holistic development. Our success is collective, and so are the rewards.
Comprehensive Benefits
Health Benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one
Annual Incentive Plan: Eligible for discretionary bonuses
HSA Contributions: Receive monthly employer contributions if you choose an HSA-eligible plan
401(k) Match: Get employer matching on your 401(k) deferrals
ESOP: Benefit from our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, funded entirely by company profits
Paid Time Off: Accrue PTO based on your professional experience and enjoy eight paid holidays per year
Upon receiving a formal offer, you will get a personalized Total Compensation Overview (TCO) to see how everything adds up and what it looks like to be part of our community.
TKDA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status, gender identity, or any other characteristics protected by law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, all applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future visa sponsorship needs or requirements. TKDA does not sponsor any type of employment visas, including but not limited to H‑1B, F‑1 OPT/CPT, TN, or other work authorization programs.
*Pre-Employment Screening*
Upon acceptance of a conditional offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete a standard pre-employment background screening, which consists of Social Security verification, educational verification, review of criminal convictions, and driving history.
*Notice to Recruiters and Placement Agencies*
TKDA will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or placement agencies unless a service agreement is in place. In the event TKDA receives an unsolicited resume without a service agreement in place, TKDA will not be obligated to pay a service fee of any amount nor will TKDA be held liable to terms or conditions under any agreement of any kind that has not been authorized in writing by a TKDA officer.
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