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Freight Rail Client Team Leader / Senior Project Manager
Transportation Jobs with David Evans and Associates:
At David Evans and Associates, Inc. (DEA), our Transportation team solves modern transportation challenges by combining innovation, sustainability, and a commitment to our clients. Through cutting-edge engineering practices, we deliver unique solutions designed to provide an exceptional client experience. DEA meets the demands of modern transportation with a diverse range of services tailored to our clients’ evolving needs. From enhancing existing transportation networks to pioneering new mobility solutions, our expertise helps shape a future where safe, efficient, and accessible mobility improves the quality of life in the communities we serve.
The Transit and Rail Practice is seeking a Freight Rail Client Team Leader / Senior Project Manager in one of the following locations: Denver, CO; Boise or Coeur d'Alene, ID; Portland, OR; College Station, TX; Salt Lake City, UT; Bellevue, Bellingham, Everett, Olympia, Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma, Tri-Cities, or Woodinville, WA; or Remote.
The position's responsibilities are varied and include actively contributing to both project management and business development efforts to support our Transit and Rail Group. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated leader and self-starter, bringing a wealth of experience and market expertise to a range of multi-disciplinary transit and rail projects. From conceptualization to execution, you'll play a vital role in shaping the infrastructure of tomorrow.
Remote Work Option: While this position may be performed remotely, new hires may be required to attend their first day and onboarding activities in person at a DEA office. DEA will arrange and cover associated travel costs.
What You’ll Do
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Market Development: Identify and evaluate new market opportunities in alignment with the team. Develop and implement strategies to target and pursue specific new clients and projects.
- Business Development: Manage full lifecycle relationships with clients, selling all DEA services across business units. Develop new business, lead cross-unit selling, forecast sales, and stay updated on client technology trends.
- Client Management: Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring high client satisfaction, conducting experience surveys, and representing the DEA Difference. Lead client contract negotiations. Serve as a high-level point of contact between the client(s) and DEA.
- Project Management: Act as principal-in-charge or project manager as needed, monitor project manager performance, coach other PMs on client expectations. Manage contractual responsibilities and mitigate project risks. Ensure clients receive timely, budget-conscious, high-quality project deliverables that meet or exceed industry standards.
- Leadership and Mentoring: Manage, lead, and mentor junior engineers and project managers, fostering their professional growth and supporting them in delivering high-quality project contributions.
- Team and Resource Leadership: Lead pursuit staffing and partner decisions, make go/no-go decisions, and oversee revenue forecasting and client profitability.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What You Bring
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related engineering field.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience in civil engineering design, with a focus on freight rail land development projects. Experience within the railroad engineering industry and familiarity with railroad design guidelines, specifications, and design criteria.
- Strong ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
- Ability to travel periodically for client visits, business development and project work.
- Experience with delivering projects for UPRR, BNSF, CPKC, NS and/or industry rail.
- Proven track record in winning and delivering projects and building transportation business.
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office software and communication tools
- Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and organizational traits. Strong technical writing abilities, and effectiveness in presenting to clients and the public.
- Ability to plan, organize and supervise work of medium to large staff of professionals and technicians.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to serve DEA and our clients as a technical expert with recognized authority in an area of specialization.
What We Offer
We foster an environment where talented professionals have the freedom and support to do their most meaningful work. Our values and company culture form the foundation of our success, creating a positive and collaborative work environment. These guiding principles are vital to our continued achievements and unwavering commitment to improving the world around us.
As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to cultivate and develop your skills and work alongside talented colleagues who are committed to improving the quality of life while demonstrating stewardship of the built and natural environments.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance, for employees and their families
- Financial wellness: Health Savings Account (HSA) and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contributions
- Professional development: Support for continuing education and training opportunities
- Work Schedule: Flexible work schedules including a 9/80 schedule—every other Friday off!
- Paid Time Off (PTO) program: Paid time off (PTO) beginning at 120 hours annually for full-time employees, with increased accrual based on years of service (up to 200 hours)
- Paid Holidays: 7 paid holidays per year
- Retirement: 401k plan with employer match program
- Wellbeing focus: Holistic Wellbeing Program centered on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community health
- Growth opportunities: Access to mentorship, professional support, and pathways for career advancement
- Employee bonus program: Eligible employees may participate in DEA’s employee bonus program, which is based on company profitability.
- Potential salary range: $165,000/annually - $240,000/annually
- The posted salary range represents the typical range for this position and is provided in accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws. Actual compensation will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and geographic location.
If you are a recruiter, search agency, or otherwise wish to refer a candidate to DEA, you will not be compensated in any way for your referral of a candidate to DEA without an active and signed written agreement in place in advance with DEA Human Resources. Any resume submitted to any DEA employee by an external recruiter without a written agreement in place at the time of submission will be considered the property of DEA and DEA will not be liable for the payment of a placement fee. If you would like to notify DEA of your interest in initiating a written agreement for services, please e-mail careers@deainc.com.
Potential office locations include: Denver, CO; Boise, ID; Coeur d'Alene, ID; Portland, OR; College Station, TX; Salt Lake City, UT; Bellevue, WA; Bellingham, WA; Everett, WA; Olympia, WA; Seattle, WA; Spokane, WA; Tacoma, WA; Tri-Cities, WA; Woodinville, WA; Remote.
Freight Rail Client Team Leader / Senior Project Manager
Transportation Jobs with David Evans and Associates:
At David Evans and Associates, Inc. (DEA), our Transportation team solves modern transportation challenges by combining innovation, sustainability, and a commitment to our clients. Through cutting-edge engineering practices, we deliver unique solutions designed to provide an exceptional client experience. DEA meets the demands of modern transportation with a diverse range of services tailored to our clients’ evolving needs. From enhancing existing transportation networks to pioneering new mobility solutions, our expertise helps shape a future where safe, efficient, and accessible mobility improves the quality of life in the communities we serve.
The Transit and Rail Practice is seeking a Freight Rail Client Team Leader / Senior Project Manager in one of the following locations: Denver, CO; Boise or Coeur d'Alene, ID; Portland, OR; College Station, TX; Salt Lake City, UT; Bellevue, Bellingham, Everett, Olympia, Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma, Tri-Cities, or Woodinville, WA; or Remote.
The position's responsibilities are varied and include actively contributing to both project management and business development efforts to support our Transit and Rail Group. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated leader and self-starter, bringing a wealth of experience and market expertise to a range of multi-disciplinary transit and rail projects. From conceptualization to execution, you'll play a vital role in shaping the infrastructure of tomorrow.
Remote Work Option: While this position may be performed remotely, new hires may be required to attend their first day and onboarding activities in person at a DEA office. DEA will arrange and cover associated travel costs.
What You’ll Do
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Market Development: Identify and evaluate new market opportunities in alignment with the team. Develop and implement strategies to target and pursue specific new clients and projects.
- Business Development: Manage full lifecycle relationships with clients, selling all DEA services across business units. Develop new business, lead cross-unit selling, forecast sales, and stay updated on client technology trends.
- Client Management: Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring high client satisfaction, conducting experience surveys, and representing the DEA Difference. Lead client contract negotiations. Serve as a high-level point of contact between the client(s) and DEA.
- Project Management: Act as principal-in-charge or project manager as needed, monitor project manager performance, coach other PMs on client expectations. Manage contractual responsibilities and mitigate project risks. Ensure clients receive timely, budget-conscious, high-quality project deliverables that meet or exceed industry standards.
- Leadership and Mentoring: Manage, lead, and mentor junior engineers and project managers, fostering their professional growth and supporting them in delivering high-quality project contributions.
- Team and Resource Leadership: Lead pursuit staffing and partner decisions, make go/no-go decisions, and oversee revenue forecasting and client profitability.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What You Bring
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related engineering field.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience in civil engineering design, with a focus on freight rail land development projects. Experience within the railroad engineering industry and familiarity with railroad design guidelines, specifications, and design criteria.
- Strong ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
- Ability to travel periodically for client visits, business development and project work.
- Experience with delivering projects for UPRR, BNSF, CPKC, NS and/or industry rail.
- Proven track record in winning and delivering projects and building transportation business.
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office software and communication tools
- Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and organizational traits. Strong technical writing abilities, and effectiveness in presenting to clients and the public.
- Ability to plan, organize and supervise work of medium to large staff of professionals and technicians.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to serve DEA and our clients as a technical expert with recognized authority in an area of specialization.
What We Offer
We foster an environment where talented professionals have the freedom and support to do their most meaningful work. Our values and company culture form the foundation of our success, creating a positive and collaborative work environment. These guiding principles are vital to our continued achievements and unwavering commitment to improving the world around us.
As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to cultivate and develop your skills and work alongside talented colleagues who are committed to improving the quality of life while demonstrating stewardship of the built and natural environments.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance, for employees and their families
- Financial wellness: Health Savings Account (HSA) and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contributions
- Professional development: Support for continuing education and training opportunities
- Work Schedule: Flexible work schedules including a 9/80 schedule—every other Friday off!
- Paid Time Off (PTO) program: Paid time off (PTO) beginning at 120 hours annually for full-time employees, with increased accrual based on years of service (up to 200 hours)
- Paid Holidays: 7 paid holidays per year
- Retirement: 401k plan with employer match program
- Wellbeing focus: Holistic Wellbeing Program centered on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community health
- Growth opportunities: Access to mentorship, professional support, and pathways for career advancement
- Employee bonus program: Eligible employees may participate in DEA’s employee bonus program, which is based on company profitability.
- Potential salary range: $165,000/annually - $240,000/annually
- The posted salary range represents the typical range for this position and is provided in accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws. Actual compensation will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and geographic location.
If you are a recruiter, search agency, or otherwise wish to refer a candidate to DEA, you will not be compensated in any way for your referral of a candidate to DEA without an active and signed written agreement in place in advance with DEA Human Resources. Any resume submitted to any DEA employee by an external recruiter without a written agreement in place at the time of submission will be considered the property of DEA and DEA will not be liable for the payment of a placement fee. If you would like to notify DEA of your interest in initiating a written agreement for services, please e-mail careers@deainc.com.
Potential office locations include: Denver, CO; Boise, ID; Coeur d'Alene, ID; Portland, OR; College Station, TX; Salt Lake City, UT; Bellevue, WA; Bellingham, WA; Everett, WA; Olympia, WA; Seattle, WA; Spokane, WA; Tacoma, WA; Tri-Cities, WA; Woodinville, WA; Remote.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project team leader jobs.
- Three to five years of experience leading cross-functional project teams
- Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, or Asana
- PMP, CAPM, or equivalent project management certification preferred or required
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across all organizational levels
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience managing project budgets, schedules, and risk mitigation plans
Tips for Your Project Team Leader Job Search
Tailor your resume to each sector
Project team leader roles in construction read very differently from those in IT or healthcare. Adjust your bullet points to match the industry's language, whether that's earned value management for government work or sprint planning for software teams.
Show scope numbers without guessing
Hiring managers want to see team size, project budget, and timeline. Pull exact figures from past roles you can verify, and frame them as outcomes: delivered on time, under budget, or with a specific headcount you led through completion.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists project team leader openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that list your certifications
Filter your search by PMP, CAPM, or Agile credentials when those appear in the job title or requirements. Postings that call out a specific certification are screening for it, so matching yours to those openings gives your application a concrete advantage.
Prepare a stakeholder conflict story
Interviewers for project team leader roles almost always ask how you handle disagreements between departments or vendors. Have a specific example ready that shows how you kept the project moving without letting the conflict escalate or stall delivery.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate salary
When an offer comes in, clarify team size, reporting structure, and project ownership before discussing compensation. Understanding what you are actually leading helps you make a case for the right level and title, not just the right number.
Project Team Leader Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most project team leaders?
The companies hiring the most project team leaders right now include RH, GFT, and Halff, with the largest share of openings in Florida, California, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Industries such as construction, IT services, and healthcare systems consistently post the highest volume of these roles.
How many project team leader jobs are remote?
About 71% of project team leader openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with the highest remote concentration in software implementation, IT infrastructure, and consulting-focused roles. Roles tied to physical sites, such as construction or facilities management, are almost exclusively on-site.
How do you become a project team leader?
Start by building hands-on experience coordinating tasks within a project team, even without a formal leadership title. From there, pursue a recognized project management certification such as the PMP or CAPM, develop your skills in scheduling and budget tracking, and step into a team lead or coordinator role that gives you direct responsibility for delivery outcomes.
Can you get hired as a project team leader with little experience?
Yes, entry-level project team leader roles exist, especially in industries like government contracting, nonprofit operations, and IT support where employers promote from within. Focus on roles titled project coordinator or associate project lead first, build a record of on-time delivery, and document every instance where you owned a workstream, managed a vendor, or resolved a scheduling conflict.
What does the project team leader interview process look like?
Most hiring processes start with a recruiter screening call, followed by a panel interview with a project manager and functional stakeholders. Expect behavioral questions about handling scope changes, managing underperforming team members, and communicating with executives. Some employers include a case study or situational exercise where you outline how you would plan and sequence a sample project.
Where can I find and apply to project team leader jobs?
You can find and apply to project team leader jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search by location, industry, or experience level to narrow the results to roles that match your background, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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