Associate Project Manager, Engineering & Construction

TriMet is seeking a new addition to our growing FX delivery team in the Major Projects Department of the Engineering and Construction Division at TriMet.

This is a relatively unique early career opportunity for someone looking to grow their experience in transit planning, design and construction.

While it is categorized as a limited duration hire for the 82nd Ave / TV Hwy Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) / FX project, we expect to begin a cycle of project delivery of BRT / FX projects and this position is expected to have an ongoing role.

We expect the FX System Plan, which will define the next FX lines to be built in our region, which will begin to build momentum around the role of FX in better serving our riders and growing our system’s ridership!

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This is a limited term position set to end on 06 / 30 / 2027.

This role requires being onsite a minimum of three (3) days per week.

Ensure a commitment to safety through consistent and professional behaviors in performance of job requirements that demonstrate safety is a fundamental value that guides all aspects of our work.

Perform related duties as required.

Serve as a good steward of TriMet by regularly utilizing our transit system to maintain a strong and current understanding of customers’ experiences and of TriMet’s product and service offerings.

Essential Functions

Conduct feasibility and concept design studies for a variety of projects, (i.e. : on-street Transportation System Management (TSM) and signal priority improvements, operator break rooms, active transportation improvements, transit centers, park and ride lots, other transit facilities and / or transit related buildings).

Participate in the development, design, construction, and / or reconfiguration of new or remodeled facilities. Participate or coordination of facility start-up activities such as move-in.

• Develop and coordinate the implementation of projects and related programs that may be related to new, existing, or renovated facilities, bus stops, streetscape and active transportation projects, or other multi-modal transit facilities in coordination with jurisdiction partners.
• Provide project management and inspection services, including field reports, payment calculations, change management, cost estimates, utility management, documenting pre-existing conditions, taking photographs, verifying compliance with applicable approved plans and specifications, and project turn-over and closeout.
• Research issues, collect and organize data, and prepare drawings, graphs and technical reports as background for recommending decisions on issues and in support of project development and concept design.
• Coordinate Project activities with internal TriMet staff, consultants, contractors, and / or and other participating jurisdictions.

Assist in the preparation of meeting materials. Draft written meeting minutes and related reports from meetings.

• Maintain project records and project technical files.
• Act as design manager and / or construction manager for appropriately scaled projects with appropriate supervision.

A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree is required, with a Bachelor's Degree in Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, urban planning or a related field being preferred.

A minimum of one (1) year of experience is required.

One (1) year of general design experience with construction documentation or construction administration focused experience is required.

One (1) year of experience with transportation projects is preferred.

Or any equivalent combination of experience and training.

The amount of credit a candidate receives for prior years of experience is based on the relevancy of that experience to the required or preferred prerequisites of the job description.

Experience is prorated based on hours worked. LRHR assigns and validates the "credited experience".

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