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How much do graduate project manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for graduate project manager in Seattle, WA is $116,855.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $89,300.00 and $140,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a graduate project manager?

A Graduate Project Manager is an entry-level role where individuals assist in planning, executing, and overseeing projects under the guidance of senior managers. They coordinate tasks, manage resources, track project progress, and ensure deadlines are met. This role helps develop skills in project management, communication, and problem-solving, providing a foundation for career growth. Graduate Project Managers typically work in industries such as construction, IT, engineering, and business consulting.

What does a graduate project manager do?

A typical day for a Graduate Project Manager often involves assisting with planning and scheduling tasks, tracking project progress, and coordinating meetings with team members and stakeholders. You'll likely spend time updating project documentation, monitoring timelines, and addressing any challenges that arise under the guidance of senior project managers. Collaboration is central to the role, so expect regular interactions with colleagues from various departments to ensure everyone is aligned on project goals. This hands-on experience provides a strong foundation for building your project management skills and advancing your career.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a graduate project manager?

To thrive as a Graduate Project Manager, you generally need a bachelor's degree, analytical thinking, organization, and a basic knowledge of project management principles. Familiarity with tools like Microsoft Project, Trello, or Jira, and foundational certifications such as PRINCE2 Foundation or CAPM, can be beneficial. Strong communication, teamwork, and adaptability enable effective collaboration with diverse teams and stakeholders. These skills help ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope while supporting your professional growth in project management.

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Infographic showing various Graduate Project Manager job openings in Seattle, WA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 81% Full Time, and 19% Contract. Highlights an 78% In-person, 7% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $116,855 per year, or $56.2 per hour.

Alternative Delivery Design Manager - West Region

Dewberry

Seattle, WA • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 6 days ago


Dewberry rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 16 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Dewberry is seeking an Alternative Delivery Design Manager for our West region (Denver, CO, Sacramento, CA or Washington are preferred areas). This is an excellent career opportunity to join a top Transportation Design firm. As a Senior Project Manager, you will have the opportunity to grow and strengthen our transportation practice in Washington and the West region.

This position offers the opportunity for hybrid or remote work.

The candidate will help support alternative delivery pursuits and projects, working closely with other Dewberry offices and teaming partners.  For the right candidate, this position also offers a fast-tracked promotional opportunity to help build and lead a project design and delivery team for the Pacific Northwest.  This could include creating and managing a new Seattle Dewberry office in/near Seattle to support current and future projects. 

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that haveinspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century. 

Dewberry offers a comprehensive and very competitive package of insurance programs to regular full-time employees and their eligible dependents the first of the month following their date of hire. The insurance package includes: medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life. Additional insurances, at no cost to the employee: life (employee only), accidental death and dismemberment, business travel and accident, and short- and long-term disability are also provided. Employees pay a share of Dewberry’s premium expenses (on a pre-tax basis) for medical and dental insurance plans.

Dewberry offers a wide range of other employee benefits, including: 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan, 529 College Savings Plans, Travel Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Spending Accounts and Supplemental Life Insurance for employee, spouse, and children.

Positions within our officer program are also eligible for an annual bonus and stipend.  Both vary based on level within the program and bonuses are dependent upon company performance.

In addition, a host of discounted purchase programs are available to all employees.


  • Manage all aspects of Transportation Alternative Delivery projects, including scope, budget, and schedule ensuring successful completion of projects.
  • Lead and manage support staff and document production.
  • Develop and maintain client relations with local design-build contractors and design teaming partners.
  • Participate in business development activities including collaborating with our team in the marketing of new projects, proposal preparation, teaming arrangements and client relationship management.
  • Interface regularly with WashDOT and/or Municipal/County clients.

  • BS degree in Civil/Transportation Engineering.
  • 15+ years of progressive experience working on transportation infrastructure projects.
  • 10+ years of experience as a Design Manager delivering alternative delivery and design-build projects.
  • Washington or California PE license required
  • SE license preferred
  • Knowledge of design-build teaming and professional services agreements.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Strong leadership and project management skills.
  • Effective client management skills.

This posting is anticipated to close on April 1, 2026.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

Notice to Third Party Recruiters:  Dewberry only compensates job placement recruiters that have a valid Dewberry-approved written agreement in place for recruiting services. Dewberry does not compensate third party recruiters for unsolicited job placement candidate information.


The projected range for this position in the following locations are:

  • CA: $167,195-$238,850
  • CO: $163,818-$234,025
  • WA: $165,218-$236,025

If you are a qualified candidate that is in a state with Pay Transparency laws that we have not listed above, we will be sure to provide you with the required pay transparency information for that state upon an interview. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly



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