TriMet’s Engineering and Construction Division, is seeking to fill a Principal Project Manager position to serve as the Traffic Engineering lead on the 82nd Avenue Transit Project. As a large Federal project, this transit investment will improve the performance and reliability of TriMet’s highest ridership bus line in the region, while providing equitable outcomes for the surrounding community. We look to build off the success of our first bus rapid transit project on Division St. TriMet’s current role is to lead/manage the design, construction, and turnover of this project, in collaboration with our regional and federal partners.

A successful candidate will be one that demonstrates leadership qualities that are proactive, collaborative, strategic, innovative, accountable, and supportive of a project-first mentality. While strong traffic engineering experience is expected, priority will also be placed on design and project management competency. This role requires an individual that is comfortable advocating for the needs and priorities of the agency, while building broad partnerships that achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.   

In addition to being project focused, we will be looking for applicants that are motivated by TriMet’s mission to serve the region in a way that strengthens access, equity, community, and environmental stewardship. If you are interested in having a contributing role in this regional project, and want to be part of the TriMet team, please apply. Experience, values, and team contribution, will all be weighted factors within the selection process.

This is a limited term position that will end on 06/30/2027.

This position required being in the office a minimum of three (3) days per week.

Ensure a commitment to safety and regulatory compliance through effective leadership, training, role modeling and implementing practices that demonstrate safety is a fundamental value and a priority in all aspects of work.  

Serve as a good steward of TriMet by regularly utilizing our transit system to maintain a strong and current understanding of customers’ experiences and of TriMet’s product and service offerings.  

Essential Functions

1. Provide project management services to develop conceptual and detailed designs of major transit infrastructure and related facilities including preparation of designs, calculations, cost estimates, environmental impact data, documentation, and public presentation material.
2. Work with TriMet staff within and outside the engineering, construction and planning division to coordinate all aspects of projects to meet end-user needs while meeting current safety and quality standards.
3. Establish work scopes and budget to support the TriMet Capital Improvement Program. Develop and assign tasks for staff and consultants, including procurement and administration of consultant and construction contractor services. Supervise or coordinate the work of consultants and other support staff as required utilizing established procedures.
4. Assist the workgroup manager in administering design and construction contracts. Perform tasks as assigned including, but not limited to: design reviews, project coordination, permitting, submittals, RFIs, monthly pay requests, change management, estimating, and maintaining contract documents such as as-builts.
5. Consult and coordinate with external project stakeholders including jurisdictional liaisons, permit agencies, community groups, and private property owners/developers.
6. Represent TriMet at various interagency meetings as a fully competent technical representative. Review material for, and make presentations to, project leadership, technical peer groups and community meetings.

A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree is required, with a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Construction Management, Planning, or a related field being preferred.

A minimum of six (6) years of experience are required. *     

Four (4) years of Construction management/general engineering/Architectural design process experience are required.

Four (4) years of experience in public works, planning, and/or transit projects are preferred.

Two (2) years lead or project management or staff management.

The following licenses/certificates are preferred upon hire:

Professional Engineer registered and licensed in the State of Oregon.

Landscape Architect registered and licensed in the State of Oregon.

Architect registered and licensed in the State of Oregon. 

Certified Project Manager

Certified Construction Manager 

Or any equivalent combination of experience and training.

*The amount of credit a candidate receives for prior years of experience is based on the relevancy of that experience to the required or preferred prerequisites of the job description. Experience is prorated based on hours worked. LRHR assigns and validates the "credited experience".   

Selection Criteria

Type of Position / Grade / FLSA
Grade 18, Exempt, Non-Union, Full-Time.

Salary Range
Minimum: $117,044.00
Maximum: $175,568.00

Salary offers will be determined by a candidate’s education, training and relevant experience. Any final offer of employment will fall within the range stated above.  For transparency, we choose to list the full available grade range, however, TriMet’s salary administration process will ultimately determine the final salary offered.

Selection Process

Candidates will be selected based at a minimum on the result of:
1. Application Review (please include: Cover Letter and Resume)
2. Panel Interviews
3. Reference Check