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Project Manager Transportation and Resource Management

MWA Architects


Job Location:

Portland, OR - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 95000 - 115000
Posted: 29 September 2026 (13 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Full-time
Description

MWA Architects is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our growing Transportation and Resource Management (TRM) design studio. Our collaborative team designs sustainable resilient and beautiful facilities for the aviation transit including bus light rail commuter rail solid waste and recycling facilities sectors. Within these typologies we design maintenance operations administration terminals hangers and other support facilities. We are looking for an organized proactive leader who enjoys managing complex projects building strong client relationships and guiding multidisciplinary teams from planning through addition we are looking for a candidate that can support a project architect role as well as a project manager role depending on the scale and complexity.


At MWA Architects we strive to create a legacy of beautiful and sustainable architecture for our communities. Our primary markets focus on humanitys essential needs. Our works common thread is the deliberate undertaking of challenging projects with complex and diverse stakeholder needs as they often offer opportunities for creativity and innovation.

MWA fosters a dynamic and engaging work environment and we seek applicants who will contribute to an inclusive workplace.


Your responsibilities:

Lead small- to medium-sized architectural projects through all phases of design and construction managing project scope schedule budget staffing and deliverables.

Serve as the primary point of contact for clients maintaining strong relationships through regular communication meetings and project documentation.

Direct and support Project Architects Designers and multi-disciplinary consultant teams to deliver coordinated high-quality design deliverables.

Monitor project financial performance including budgets labor utilization invoicing and additional services.

Create clean attractive high-quality architectural designs appropriate for public clients.


Requirements:

At least eight years of experience within a small to medium-sized firm/studio environment with experience managing technical project types such as industrial civic commercial administration operations maintenance public works or transportation facilities

Licensed architectural status preferred not required with experience with Oregon and/or Washington and California building codes.

A Bachelors and/or Masters degree in Architecture from an accredited program

Proficiency in Revit Bluebeam Deltek Microsoft Office and related programs

LEED accreditation preferred but not required


We prefer to find someone who demonstrates:

Lead and mentor project teams

Excellent organizational skills and an ability to prioritize and multi-task

Creative problem solving and sound judgement across a range of projects

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong client service and relationship management skills

Commitment to design excellence and continuous improvement


Salary Range:

At MWA Architects base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $95000 and $115000 and will depend on your skills qualifications licensure and years of experience.


Benefits:

MWA offers a competitive salary and compensation package including paid time off (PTO) nine paid holidays and an employer-matched 401K

We offer a benefits package which includes medical dental and vision insurance; a flexible spending account (FSA); employee assistance program (EAP) voluntary benefit plans life insurance and short-term and long-term disability

You will receive support in your professional development through continuing education opportunities assistance with professional accreditations and leadership growth.


Who we are:

A West Coast-based design firm we strive to create a legacy of beautiful and sustainable architecture that positively impacts human health and our planets well-being. Each of our projects thoughtfully responds to site context and serves as a foundation for community growth. Within each project we advocate for racial and socio-economic equity by designing spaces where any occupant can work or reside in a healthy and dignified environment.


Applicants:

MWA Architects is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and diversity. We ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability Veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.


MWA will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about disclose or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants.


MWA will consider all qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in a manner consistent with applicable law.

MWA participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law.


Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.


MWA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. If you need an accommodation at any point during the hiring process please contact .


Required Experience:

IC


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MWA Architects designs housing and infrastructure that serves the essential needs of the community through innovative, thoughtful, and respectful design.

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