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

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

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At David Evans and Associates, Inc., our Transportation team blends innovation, sustainability, and a commitment to our communities to navigate modern transportation challenges. We deliver unique solutions through cutting‑edge engineering practices, creating an exceptional client experience. Every project is managed with unparalleled care. DEA addresses modern transportation demands with focused expertise and a diverse set of services tailored to meet our clients’ evolving needs.

Whether enhancing existing transportation networks or pioneering new mobility solutions, DEA’s knowledge helps shape a future where safe, efficient, convenient, and accessible mobility leads the way for sustainable growth and improved quality of life in our communities.

Location:

Tacoma, WA;
Salt Lake City, UT;
Portland, OR;
Denver, CO.

• 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.
• Business Development:
  Manage full lifecycle relationships with clients, selling all DEA services across business units. Lead cross‑unit selling, forecast sales, and stay updated on client technology trends.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Team and Resource Leadership:
  Lead pursuit staffing and partner decisions, make go/no‑go decisions, and oversee revenue forecasting and client profitability.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related engineering field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in civil engineering design, with a focus on freight rail land development projects. Experience with in the railroad engineering industry and familiarity with railroad design guidelines, specifications, and design criteria.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively in a team‑oriented environment.
• Ability to travel periodically for client visits, business development and project work.
• Experience with delivering projects for BNSF, UPRR, CPKC, NS and/or industry rail.
• Proven track record in winning and delivering projects and building transportation business.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software and communication tools.
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and organizational traits. Strong technical writing abilities, and effectiveness in presenting to clients and the public.
• Ability to plan, organize and supervise work of medium to large staff of professionals and technicians.

• Preference given to Texas location or proximity to client(s).
• Ability to serve DEA and our clients as a technical expert with recognized authority in an area of specialization.

• Comprehensive health coverage:
  Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance.
• Financial wellness:
  Health Savings Account (HSA) and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contributions.
• Professional development:
  Support for continuing education and training opportunities.
• Work‑life…