Principle Project Manager at Ada County Highway District in Garden City, Idaho

Job Description:

Principal Project Manager

Applications are now being accepted for a 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 $85,280 - $98,176, 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:
• Under the general direction of the Project Management Supervisor, a Principal Project Manager (PPM)
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.
• The PPM is responsible to direct and control multiple local and/or Federal Aid projects which are large,
complex, highly visible, involve multiple and dissimilar functions and issues, and have broad impact on
government operations and the public interest.
• The PPM may supervise the Project Assistant or Student Intern. The PPM will provide technical
guidance, mentorship, and coaching to other team members including Project Managers, Cost
Estimator, and/or Project Assistant.
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 January 3, 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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