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Ramos CS, now part of Colliers Engineering & Design, is an engineering, program, and construction management firm providing quality transit, transportation, and infrastructure consulting services on public projects across the Western United States. We focus our solutions on mobility-related projects that serve the needs of our communities within the municipal, transit, transportation, airport, and port sectors.

With a staff of diversified, licensed professionals, our philosophy stems from the idea that successful project execution starts with people.

We are seeking a Deputy Project Manager to support the Resident Engineer in day-to-day leadership of the CMC team on a light rail extension program in the Pacific Northwest. The Deputy PM focuses on the operational coordination of subconsultants, technical disciplines, and construction logistics needed to keep the program on schedule.  

• Manages day-to-day coordination across subconsultants, technical discipline leads, and field staff to keep construction activities on schedule.
• Acts as the Resident Engineer's deputy, stepping in on client coordination and program leadership as needed.
• Coordinates construction logistics across active work areas, including sequencing, access, and interface management between Track, Systems, and civil scopes.
• Reviews daily and weekly progress reports from discipline leads and consolidates findings for the Resident Engineer.
• Supports budget tracking, forecasting, and schedule analysis at the operational level.
• Assists in the review of contractor submittals, RFIs, and change order requests, routing technical items to the appropriate discipline lead.
• Coordinates field inspection staffing and assignments across the Track and Systems scopes.
• Supports resolution of field-level conflicts and disputes, elevating unresolved items to the Resident Engineer.
• Assists in preparation of monthly progress reports, schedule updates, and executive briefing materials.
• Helps enforce compliance with the Design Criteria Manual, Construction Manual, and all applicable specifications across daily field operations.
• Supports safety program implementation and monitors field compliance across the consultant team.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred; Washington PE preferred, out-of-state licenses may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Approximately 10+ years of construction management experience on heavy rail or light rail transit programs, with prior experience in an assistant/deputy leadership role.
• Strong coordination experience across multi-disciplinary construction teams, including Track and Systems interfaces.
• Working knowledge of FTA-funded project requirements and public agency contract administration.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Compensation: $140,000 to $180,000 per year (depending on qualifications)

Ramos Consulting Services, now a part of Colliers Engineering & Design, offers competitive benefits that support our employees in their life and career. This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to:

• Employer-Provided Healthcare: 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employee base plans. We also provide a 40% employer contribution toward dependent or family coverage plans.
• Paid Time Off: 120 hours of combined PTO and Sick Time annually, in addition to paid holidays.
• Retirement Planning: Participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match of 50% on the first 6% of employee contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Pre-tax FSA/HSA options for medical, dental, and dependent care expenses to help manage out-of-pocket costs.
• Employee Wellness & Support: 100% employer-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing 24/7 confidential support for work-life balance, financial wellness, and emotional well-being.
• National Resources & Career Growth: As part of the Colliers Engineering & Design national platform, employees have access to expanded technical resources, mentorship, and diverse career development opportunities across the Western United States and beyond.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred; Washington PE preferred, out-of-state licenses may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Approximately 10+ years of construction management experience on heavy rail or light rail transit programs, with prior experience in an assistant/deputy leadership role.
• Strong coordination experience across multi-disciplinary construction teams, including Track and Systems interfaces.
• Working knowledge of FTA-funded project requirements and public agency contract administration.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Compensation: $140,000 to $180,000 per year (depending on qualifications)