Applications are now being accepted for a Sr. Project Manager or Principal Project Manager in the Projects Division at Ada County Highway District in the Boise, Idaho area. This is a full-time, exempt position with a starting salary range of $77,792 - $100,000, DOQ. SIGN ON BONUS ELIGIBLE!

This position includes an excellent benefit package with medical, vision and dental insurance, paid vacation and holidays and membership in the Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI).

Primary Duties:

• The Senior Project Manager is responsible for scope, schedule and budget of all phases of the District’s Federal Aid capital projects, including the duties listed below.
• The Principal Project Manager is responsible for scope, schedule and budget of all phases of the District’s capital projects and/or federal aid capital projects including design, environmental clearances, right of way acquisition and construction; performs other job related duties, as required.

Qualifications:

Senior Project Manager

• Requires considerable knowledge of Civil Engineering, surveying, design, and construction standards, right-of-way acquisition, environmental clearances, administration of consultant, construction, and procurement contracts, budget preparation and execution, construction principles and practices, scheduling, federal funding sources and processes, spreadsheets, and word processing. Experience with MS Project is preferred.
• Requires experience in leading interdisciplinary project teams; strong team building and leadership skills; able to elicit confidence and build rapport; experience in planning, scheduling, and tracking project timelines and deliverables; ability to work within a fast-paced project development process.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Planning, or a related field preferred. A Project Manager Professional (PMP) certification is preferred
• The Senior Project Manager also requires proven experience in complex project management with an emphasis on transportation planning, design, right-of-way acquisition, environmental clearances, and public involvement.
• The Senior Project Manager with Federal Aid Focus also requires experience with FHWA and State Departments Transportation project process.
• Or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acceptable.

Principal Project Manager

In addition to Senior Project Manager qualifications:

• Requires considerable knowledge of Civil Engineering, principles, practices, and methods of Right-of Way, NEPA, Environmental permitting and mitigation, planning, quality assurance, and Federal and State laws relative to the operation of the Highway District;
• Requires experience in supervisory principles and practices, as well as developing and delivering clear and concise presentations at formal meetings;
• Ability to make complex administrative, procedural and technical decisions considering a broad range of internal and external factors. Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously;
• Requires 10+ years of related transportation experience and either a Professional Engineer (PE) license, an American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Certification, or a Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification;
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Planning, or a related field preferred. Must have a proven track record of managing related complex and challenging projects.

A completed ACHD Employment Application is required and must be submitted to Human Resources by 4:30pm on February 24, 2025. Applications will be reviewed periodically. Apply as soon as possible to ensure you will be considered for this position.  Applications are available at 3775 Adams St, Garden City ID, or on our website at www.achdidaho.org.

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Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations

About Ada County Highway District

Established in 1972 as an independent government entity, the Ada County Highway District (ACHD) is responsible for all short-range planning, construction, maintenance, operations, rehabilitation and improvements to Ada County's urban streets, rural roadways (excluding state highways) and bridges. Geographically, the Districts jurisdiction includes Boise, Eagle, Garden City, Kuna, Meridian, Star and the unincorporated areas of Ada County; it is the only consolidated countywide highway district in the State of Idaho.

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