New

Project Manager

Washington County, OR
$49.20 - $59.82 Hourly
medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, vacation time, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
United States, Oregon, Hillsboro
155 North 1st Avenue (Show on map)
Sep 13, 2025
THE POSITION Washington County's Department of Land Use and Transportation (LUT) is currently hiring a Project Manager to join their Operations and Maintenance (OPS) Division! The Position The project manager is an essential part of our team that assists with delivering maintenance projects and managing contracts. This work is essential to keeping our transportation system in optimal condition. Project managers are involved with the administration, planning, design, and construction of infrastructure maintenance projects throughout Washington County. These projects include paving, striping, storm sewer maintenance, landscaping, emergency repairs, and road reconstruction. The project manager helps define the project scope and assess potential risks to successful delivery. Other duties include budget development, scheduling and monitoring expenditures. Successful candidates will be required to coordinate with a variety of professionals, technicians, contractors, stakeholders, agencies and citizens. The project manager will investigate field problems and assist with finding solutions before, during and after construction. Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate for this position will be experienced in managing transportation infrastructure maintenance projects including paving, striping, drainage, landscaping, emergency repairs, and road reconstruction. Candidate will be knowledgeable of advanced project management skills and techniques such as scheduling, resource management, communications, and organization. Ideal candidate requires very little direct supervision and is able to prioritize several competing interests effectively. This position requires working closely with a wide range of people including technicians, engineers, contractors and the public. Ideal candidate will have experience interacting with all of these stakeholders and understand their roles in project development and project delivery. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES To review the complete classification and list of knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position, click Project Manager MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience Four (4) years of professional project management experience that includes leading and managing discrete projects from initiation and planning through closure and evaluation; OR A Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, surveying, environmental, transportation planning, public administration or a closely related field may substitute for three years of experience, AND one (1) year of professional project management experience that includes leading and managing discrete projects from initiation and planning through closure and evaluation; OR An Oregon Project Management Associate (OPMA) certification, AND three (3) years of professional project management experience that includes leading and managing discrete projects from initiation and planning through closure and evaluation; OR A Project Management Professional Certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI). Additional Requirements Must possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record per Washington County policy. To review the Driver's License and Record Policy for Washington County and instructions for submitting appropriate DMV documentation, please use this link: Driver's License & Records Policy. Please be clear and specific in the applicable sections of the employment application about how your background is relevant. This information must also be consistent with your supplemental question responses. Please note: Answers to the supplemental questions are typically evaluated separately from your application. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Selection Process Apply Today: We ask that you complete and submit an online application, which will be used to screen for minimum qualifications (MQs) and to determine starting pay in accordance with the provision of the Oregon Equal Pay Law MQ Review: HR will screen applications for minimum qualifications after the posting closes. SME Review: Applications for candidates that meet minimum qualifications will be forwarded to a panel of subject matter experts (SME) who will review and score your cover letter and other application materials. This process may take up to 2 weeks. Panel Interview(s): Our goal is to schedule panel interviews with candidates that meet the minimum qualifications and pass the SME review as soon as possible. Washington County is an equal opportunity employer committed to using a merit-based system in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on knowledge, skills, and abilities. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration, and work-life harmony. We promote employee development and offer an award-winning benefits and wellness program as well as an opportunity to serve and support our vibrant community. Veterans' Preference If you are a Veteran and would like to be considered for a Veterans' preference for this recruitment, please review instructions using this link: Veterans' Preference Points . Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources 503-846-8606, or e-mail: Careers@washingtoncountyor.gov at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation. Status of Your Application You will be advised by e-mail of your status at each step in the application process, from initial application to final employment disposition. 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