Senior Project Manager

A nationally respected engineering and consulting firm is seeking a Senior Project Manager specializing in Transportation and Rail. The team focuses on blending innovation, sustainability, and community impact to solve modern mobility challenges, delivering high-quality solutions across transit, rail, and multimodal infrastructure. The role involves leading multidisciplinary freight rail projects from early planning through execution while fostering strong client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess new market opportunities within the freight rail and transportation sectors.
• Develop and execute strategies to pursue targeted clients and projects.
• Manage full lifecycle client relationships and support pursuit strategies.
• Lead contract negotiations and ensure high levels of client satisfaction.
• Serve as principal-in-charge or project manager as needed, overseeing project performance, contractual compliance, risk mitigation, and profitability.
• Ensure timely, high-quality, and budget-conscious project delivery.
• Lead, manage, and mentor engineers and project managers.
• Support professional development and promote technical excellence.
• Make pursuit staffing and partner decisions, support go/no-go decisions, and perform other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 10+ years of civil engineering experience with a focus on freight rail and rail-related land development projects.
• Experience working within the railroad engineering industry, including familiarity with design guidelines and standards.
• Experience delivering projects for Class I railroads and rail-served industrial clients.
• Strong communication, leadership, and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard project communication tools.
• Strong technical writing skills and confidence presenting to clients and public stakeholders.
• Ability to plan, organize, and lead medium-to-large teams of professionals and technicians.

• Demonstrated success in winning and delivering transportation projects.
• Ability to periodically travel for client meetings, business development, and project support.

The work environment includes a flexible 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off. The company offers comprehensive health coverage, financial wellness programs, professional development support, and a focus on work-life balance with paid time off and holiday pay. Additionally, employees have access to a 401k plan and a holistic wellbeing program.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Portland, OR.

The pay range for this position is $160000.00 - $240000.00/yr.

Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life InsuranceFinancial wellness: Health Savings Account (HSA) and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contributionsProfessional development: Support for continuing education and training opportunities.Work-life balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday PayWork Schedule: Flexible 9/80 schedule—every other Friday off!Retirement: 401k planWellbeing focus: Holistic Wellbeing Program centered on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community healthGrowth opportunities: Access to mentorship, professional support, and pathways for career advancement

This is a hybrid position in Portland,OR.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 20, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.