Every day, we set new directions in the rapidly advancing world of transportation. As a DKS employee-owner, you will work on challenging projects in a collaborative team environment with leaders in the transportation field.

Position: Senior Transportation Engineering Project Manager

Location: Seattle, WA

Job Id: 257

# of Openings: 1

Senior Transportation Engineering Project Manager

DKS is proud to be 100% employee‑owned with a commitment to making a meaningful difference in our communities. As part of the DKS team, you will be part of a collaborative environment where every employee‑owner is encouraged to share ideas and participate in strategic discussions focused on shaping the future of transportation and of our firm. We put our employee‑owners first, recognizing that our unique and diverse employee‑owners are the heart of our firm. We work hard to accomplish our goals and celebrate our victories.

Open to the opportunity of becoming an employee‑owner of DKS! As a Sr. Transportation Engineering Project Manager, you will be a member of the DKS leadership team and will work closely with local and cross‑office teams to win and deliver work in our Transportation Engineering practice (focused on PS&E for transportation elements such as traffic signals, roadway lighting, signing/striping, temporary traffic control, ITS, and fiber optic communications).

What will you be doing?

Develop new client relationships for DKS and build on current client relationships, including partnerships with other consulting firms
Win and manage a variety of transportation engineering projects you are passionate about, including all elements of the project life‑cycle (pre‑positioning, pursuit, negotiations, project planning, technical delivery, financial management, etc.)
Assure client satisfaction through implementation of our Client Experience (CX) and QC/QA initiatives
Work with, train, and mentor less experienced staff

"Don’t meet every requirement? At DKS Associates, we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, so even if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we strongly encourage you to apply. You may be just who we’re looking for."

What are we looking for?

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation, or a similar field
10+ years of experience in the transportation engineering consulting industry
Ability to immediately support business development by securing pursuits
Project management experience on a variety of transportation engineering projects
PE license required
Working knowledge of industry practices and regulations
Strong knowledge of (and built relationships with) the local client base desired
Strong written and verbal communication skills

What are our Benefits?

DKS offers its employee‑owners a comprehensive benefits package. We have designed a benefit plan we are proud of—one that encourages happy, healthy, and engaged employee‑owners.

15 Vacation Days & 8.66 Sick Pay Days
8 Paid Holidays
Employer paid Disability, Life, AD&D Insurance Coverage
100% DKS paid Medical Premium for our employee‑owners
80% DKS paid Medical Premium for spouse and dependents of our employee‑owners
Extremely affordable Dental, & Vision Plans
Flexible Spending Account (Health Care & Dependent Care), Transit Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account Options
Paid Jury/Witness Duty
Paid Bereavement
Leave without Pay
Transit Subsidy
Pre-tax Commuter Option
Referral Bonus Program
DKS funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
401k Pre‑tax and Roth options
Monthly Cell Phone Reimbursement

Our Commitment to your Professional Growth

Training & Educational Assistance
Professional Registration Award
Technical & Professional Societies
Conferences & Seminars
Annual Bonus Program
Years of Service Awards
Hybrid Work Schedule

Pay Ranges:

Sr. Project Manager: $170,200 - $195,100 per year

DKS Associates is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age.

Building your career and your financial stability

Every day matters as an employee‑owner of DKS. As part of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company, we all take responsibility for the firm’s success. If you want to be a part of today’s transportation decisions that will shape a better tomorrow, contact us about our opportunities.

It’s both the people and the projects that make DKS a great place to work. The projects are technically challenging and cover the entire range of transportation engineering and planning services. My coworkers’ varied backgrounds and experiences make working at DKS both stimulating and fun. Ultimately, the work we do makes a difference in the world.

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