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Technical Project Manager Contract Jobs in Bothell, WA

Technical Project Manager, Civil Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$96K - $129K/yr

Manage contract negotiations, presentations, and meetings from project inception to completion ... technical or engineering firm. * WA Professional Engineering license required * 10+ years of ...

Sr. Technical Project Manager

Seattle, WA · On-site

$125K - $172K/yr

Technical Project Manager Seattle, WA (Hybrid) Experience with managing technical projects, and can do so following agile, waterfall or hybrid project management methodologies Process minded / linear ...

Technical Project Manager - Measurements Seattle, WA, United States and 6 more (Hybrid) DNV Energy Systems' Renewables and Power Grids group is seeking a Technical Project Manager to join our ...

You will report directly to the Sr Manager of Ullage Systems for the 4E upper stage of New Glenn, and directly support all aspects of project management to include cost, schedule, technical design ...

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How much do technical project manager contract jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for technical project manager contract in Bothell, WA is $131,313.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $107,300.00 and $150,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a technical project manager contract?

A Technical Project Manager Contract job is a temporary role where a professional is hired to oversee and manage technical projects within an organization. This role involves coordinating teams, managing project timelines, ensuring deliverables meet quality standards, and aligning projects with business goals. Contract TPMs typically work on a fixed-term basis, often for specific projects or durations, and may be employed by companies directly or through staffing agencies. Their responsibilities include risk management, stakeholder communication, and collaboration with engineering teams to drive project success.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in a technical project manager contract position?

To thrive as a Technical Project Manager Contract, you need experience in project management, technical knowledge relevant to your industry, and a proven ability to deliver projects on time and within scope and budget. Familiarity with tools like Jira, Microsoft Project, and Agile or Scrum methodologies—as well as certifications such as PMP or Certified ScrumMaster—is highly valued. Strong leadership, stakeholder communication, and problem-solving skills help professionals excel in this role. These competencies enable successful coordination of cross-functional teams and ensure consistent project delivery in fast-paced, contract-based environments.

What are some common challenges faced by technical project managers working on a contract basis?

Technical Project Managers on contract often need to quickly adapt to new organizational cultures and processes, which can present a steep learning curve at project onset. They may be tasked with managing multiple stakeholders and high-priority deliverables, all within a defined and sometimes accelerated timeline. Effective communication and adaptability are essential to aligning project goals with both technical teams and business leaders. Despite these challenges, contract roles offer strong opportunities to build diverse industry experience, expand professional networks, and demonstrate versatility in different technology environments.

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Infographic showing various Technical Project Manager Contract job openings in Bothell, WA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 79% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $133,528 per year, or $64.2 per hour.

Technical Project Manager, Civil Engineer

Seattle, WA • On-site

WSP
Civil Engineering Construction • 10K+ employees

$96K - $129K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago


WSP rating

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

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Job description


This Opportunity
WSP is seeking a Technical Project Manager, Civil Engineer to join our Washington transportation team. This position can be based out of our Tacoma, WA, Seattle, WA or Portland, OR offices.
Provides subject matter technical project leadership, and guidance with managing the administrative, commercial, and technical components of assigned project(s) or portfolio of projects in accordance with WSP's core values, and the level of project services agreed upon in the contract by WSP and the client(s). Tasks include responsibility for the overall performance of assigned project(s) that are moderate and larger size/complexity and regional in scope, and includes oversight for financial, technical, client satisfaction, quality, safety, and schedule. Ensures that responsibilities throughout the project lifecycle (proposal phase, project startup and planning, project execution, reporting, and project closeout) are adhered to, delivered, and audited with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable corporate standards for safety, execution, profitability, and operational purpose.
Your Impact
  • Oversee and monitor cross-functional teams of technical professionals and subject matter experts to execute project work on mid-level and/or multiple concurrent projects, including budgets, tracking hours and expenses, task completion, cost and quantities of materials/equipment/labor, deliverables, compliance documentation, and managing the contractual obligations to deliver the project(s) as defined in the contract.
  • Support the long-term strategy, growth, and pipeline development of Civil Engineering work for WSP in assigned area of responsibility, with a focus on infrastructure opportunities in all business lines (planning, design, and strategic consulting and program/construction management).
  • Lead and develop and inform proposal and project scopes, timelines, pricing, and budgetary metrics. Accountable for planning, development and management of projects in compliance with all applicable City/State/Federal codes and regulations, and in accordance with all acceptable engineering practices.
  • Lead complex civil engineering projects ensuring contributors know what they are required to do and by when, preparing and overseeing relevant project budgets, monitoring external events, tracking hours and expenses, ensuring satisfactory performance, and supervising subcontractors, contract work, and employees.
  • Establish and actively drive the appropriate levels of technical review required for the project, selecting appropriately qualified staff to perform the required reviews, and adherence to the QA/QC plan, as applicable.
  • Supervise and mentor staff to support their growth and professional development.
  • Manage contract negotiations, presentations, and meetings from project inception to completion.
  • Provide verbal and/or written inputs to multi-disciplinary project teams and contribute to providing high level strategic advice to clients.
  • Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
  • Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or a related major, or equivalent experience in a technical or engineering firm.
  • WA Professional Engineering license required
  • 10+ years of relevant post education experience with roadway/highway/site development/transit design within Transportation industry.
  • A minimum of 5+ years' project management experience on transportation infrastructure projects.
  • Familiarity with Sound Transit, WSDOT, and City of Seattle engineering practices.
  • Highly proficient with civil engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, standard of care, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues.
  • Highly proficient with transportation and infrastructure design.
  • Proficient understanding of project delivery process within the A/E/C industry and strong background and experience in project management.
  • Highly proficient analytical and organizational skills, with business acumen to bridge the business and project management.
  • Highly proficient with critical thinking and problem-solving skills to make assessments and calculations involving the application of project management principles, with a sound understanding of intent, impact, and optimal outcomes.
  • Highly proficient interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively, persuasively, and tactfully with leadership, subcontractors, and employees at all levels of the organization.
  • Strong self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and adjusting readily to the changing prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
  • Works independently to provide guidance and leadership to mid-level to senior-level team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
  • Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, relevant software, MS Office suite products (e.g., Word, Excel, Visio, Project, SharePoint), technology, spreadsheets, and PM tools.
  • Experienced with providing critical review for documents and preparing project deliverables and plans with a high degree of complexity.
  • Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating resources and assertively directing consultants, suppliers, subcontractors, and others to consistently complete tasks competently and efficiently.
  • Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
  • Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical work week.
  • Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's Degree in Engineering.
  • Member of and actively participates in local professional practice organization(s) including attending meetings and events.

WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation:
Expected Salary (all locations): $147,150 - $235,000
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
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About Us
About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation - no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

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