Northwest Program Mgnt Practice Leader

Job DetailsJob Location: Seattle, WA 98101Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $163,406.00 - $276,156.00 Salary/yearJob Category: Program ManagementLochner and Egis are entering an exciting new chapter as one organization.

We have combined decades of trusted U.S. engineering expertise with the global reach, technical excellence, and career opportunities of a leading international engineering, consulting, and infrastructure firm. While our name has changed, our commitment to our people, clients, and communities is stronger than ever.

At Egis, every project is an opportunity to create lasting impact. We collaborate with public and private clients to design and deliver innovative transportation, aviation, rail, transit, water, structural, environmental, and infrastructure solutions that connect communities and improve everyday life. Join a team where innovation is encouraged, collaboration is valued, and your work helps build a more sustainable future.

We are looking for a Northwest Program Management Practice Leader in our Seattle, WA office.

The Impact You’ll Make (Job Responsibilities)

Under the direction of the West Region Program Management Practice Leader, this role leads the continued performance and growth of the Pacific Northwest (PNW) Program Management team. This role leads client service and project delivery in the PNW/Washington market, oversees program management staff, manages resources and budgets, and provides technical and project oversight. It directs daily operations and financial outcomes of the PNW program management group and supports the region’s growth strategy by developing and implementing business plans.

Project Management

Lead, manage and provide technical expertise for mid-to-large size projects and programs.
Manage multi-disciplinary teams.
Manage project scope, budgets and schedules
Apply effective stakeholder management.
Have experience in developing project schedules, scope and budget, as well as having other fundamental project management capabilities
Provide strong leadership and interpersonal skills directing support staff while utilizing effective communication skills

Marketing and Business Development

Help develop the program management vision and support business plans to drive the region's growth, leveraging a strong understanding of the local marketplace, competitive landscape, and opportunities.
Work closely with the State Business Development Lead and Marketing team on development and implementation of local marketing and growth strategies.
Position the firm for key pursuits through early client engagement, strategic teaming, and capture planning. Represent the firm at client meetings, industry events, and other business functions. Develop relationships with local leaders from key teaming partner firms and take active leadership roles in professional organizations at local level. Support office in developing strategic teaming partnerships and subsequent agreements.
Schedule periodic meetings with key client personnel in coordination with PMs, staff and other members of leadership as appropriate.
Leverage experience and relationships in the local market to support business pursuits

Business Strategy and Implementation

Support the development of office-level action plans to support the regional business plan and encourage strong debate and analysis for growth in an area or discipline.
Support compliance with company expectations for staff utilization and implement corrective action plans when/where needed. Resolve high level operational concerns or problems as soon as practicable and take actionable steps to remediate impacts and enhance performance.
Assess and anticipate talent needs to best understand current and future gaps and bench strength.
Support team recruiting efforts to align with growth strategy.
Drive alignment between regional strategy, project delivery performance, and resource planning to ensure sustainable growth.

Finance and Operations

Support and drive profitability of the Seattle office and associated projects.
Measure and monitor budget and operational performance and communicate key metrics and information regularly to the leadership team.

Operational Responsibility

Where possible and in agreement with regional leadership, maintain a defined level of chargeability.
Work closely with other leaders in the Region and support collaboration utilizing workshare opportunities, leverage regional expertise for local projects and programs.
Maintain client communication in coordination with other offices and assure satisfactory client experience, project production, and Quality Assurance / Quality Control procedures align with corporate and client requirements.
Oversee succession plans and where appropriate, support development of defined successor(s) across the team. Perform honest and candid performance evaluations of direct reports. Recommend salary increases for subordinate staff for approval by leadership.
Ensure office complies with applicable laws, regulations, and corporate policies / procedures.

Committment

The Expertise You’ll Bring (Qualifications)

Demonstrated Leadership Capabilities

Strategic thinking while Driving results
Minimum of 10 years of professional experience, with specific expertise in transportation/transit infrastructure.

Has led and delivered significant projects of scale through effective team and budget management.
Experience with Sound Transit, King County, WSDOT.
Demonstrated track record of positioning and scaling a business and team for growth. Ensures effective governance, at the project and business level.
Demonstrated track record of building strong relationships.
Ability to develop effective and trustworthy long-term relationships with clients, colleagues, and other stakeholders in the transportation industry. Ideally brings an established network locally, with relevant partners.
Strong written and verbal communications skills.
Adept at leveraging communications skills both externally (business development, writing proposals, community engagements, stakeholder and partnership development, leading client presentations/meetings) and internally, to drive the development and engagement of strong teams.

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or similar degree.

Why You'll Thrive at Egis

At Egis, you'll do more than build your career—you'll help shape the future of infrastructure. As we continue to expand across the United States, we're looking for curious, collaborative professionals who are passionate about solving complex challenges and delivering projects that improve communities and create lasting impact.

Whether you're launching your career or bringing years of experience, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside industry-leading experts, collaborate across disciplines and borders, and contribute to projects that transform the way people live, move, and connect. Here, you'll be empowered to take on meaningful work, develop new skills, and grow your career with the support of a global engineering leader.

What Sets Egis Apart

Meaningful Projects – Contribute to complex infrastructure projects that strengthen communities and improve quality of life.
Global Expertise, Local Impact – Collaborate with technical specialists across North America and around the world while delivering solutions that make a difference locally.
Career Growth – Expand your skills through mentorship, professional development, technical training, and leadership opportunities.
A Culture of Collaboration – Thrive in an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued, innovation is encouraged, and teamwork drives success.
Opportunity to Grow with Us – Join a rapidly expanding organization where your ideas, contributions, and career can grow alongside the business.

Total Rewards That Support You

We believe great work starts with supporting our people. That's why Egis offers a comprehensive Total Rewards program designed to promote your health, well-being, financial security, and professional growth, including:

Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Paid time off and flexible holiday program
Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid and remote opportunities where business needs allow
Life insurance and disability coverage, including maternity leave
Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Paid family leave
Wellness programs supporting physical and mental well-being
Education assistance, professional development, and continuing learning opportunities
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee discount programs

At Egis, we're committed to creating an environment where talented people can do their best work, continue to grow professionally, and build rewarding, long-term careers.

Compensation & Pay Transparency

At Egis, we believe transparency helps candidates make informed career decisions. As part of our commitment to an open and equitable hiring process, we've included the anticipated base salary range for this position below.

Anticipated Base Salary Range: $160,000 - $250,000 annually.

We're committed to making competitive offers that recognize the unique experience, expertise, and value each candidate brings to our team.

In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for incentive compensation, where applicable, as well as professional development opportunities, and other employee programs.

Equal Employer

Egis is proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Egis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

All positions at Egis require an applicant who has accepted an employment offer to undergo pre-employment screening. Background checks include SSN/SIN validation, motor vehicle verification, education verification, employment verification, a criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, and drug tests. All employment offers are contingent upon successful results of the pre-employment screening.

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