Project Manager/ Senior Project Manager/ Principal Project Manager

Project Manager – Projects Division

Location: Boise, Idaho

Type: Full Time

Salary: $77,792 – $116,480 DOQ

Years of Experience: 5 – 10

Primary Duties

• Use best practices in all phases of project development, ensuring projects are planned and executed within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with government and local agency representatives, interest groups, and the general public.
• Manage scope, schedule, and budget of all phases of the District’s capital projects—including design, right‑of‑way acquisition, and construction; plan, organize, and coordinate scoping, concept, design, and environmental clearances; manage multiple projects of varying size and complexity.
• Direct and control multiple capital projects, some of which are large, complex, highly visible, involving multiple functions and issues, and having broad impact on government operations and public interest.
• Provide leadership by identifying and implementing continuous process improvements; offer technical guidance to other PMs and Project Assistants.

Qualifications

Project Manager

• Knowledge of civil engineering, surveying, design, and construction standards; right‑of‑way acquisition; environmental clearances; administration of consultant contracts; budget preparation and execution; public involvement; and scheduling. Experience with MS Project preferred.
• Experience leading interdisciplinary project teams; strong team building and leadership skills; ability to elicit confidence and build rapport; experience in planning, scheduling, and tracking project timelines and deliverables; ability to work within a fast‑paced project development process.

Senior Project Manager

• Proven experience in complex project management with an emphasis on transportation planning, design, right‑of‑way acquisition, environmental clearances, and public involvement.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Planning, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training that meets required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acceptable.

Principal Project Manager

• Experience in supervisory principles and practices; ability to develop and deliver clear and concise presentations at formal meetings.
• Ability to make complex administrative, procedural, and technical decisions considering a broad range of internal and external factors; ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• 10+ years of related transportation experience and either a Professional Engineer (PE) license, an AICP certification, or a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Planning, or a related field preferred. Proven track record managing related complex and challenging projects.

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental insurance; paid vacation and holidays; membership in the Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI).

Equal‑Opportunity Employer: Ada County Highway District is an equal‑opportunity employer. Preference may be given to veterans in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations.