Construction Project Manager

Status: 6-Month Contract (possible contract-to-hire)

Job Title: Construction Project Manager

Salary: $60-$75/hr

Location: The Dalles, OR

(Initially on-site, then hybrid with long stretches of remote work; on-site as needed, flexible schedule)

About the company:

We are a community-focused municipality dedicated to delivering reliable public services and supporting a vibrant quality of life for residents, businesses, and visitors. With a commitment to stewardship, equity, and resilience, we work to preserve our unique character while planning thoughtfully for future growth.

Our work spans public safety, water and wastewater management, transportation, parks and recreation, planning and development, and customer service. Teams across departments collaborate with regional partners and community stakeholders to maintain essential infrastructure, protect natural resources, and strengthen our local economy.

Guided by transparency, accountability, and service, we invest in people and projects that make our community safe, livable, and welcoming. Our mission is to provide responsive, high-quality services that help everyone thrive.

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Construction Project Manager:

Our client is seeking a seasoned Construction Project Manager to lead complex, high-impact public works initiatives supporting long-term infrastructure modernization. This is a senior-level role for a confident, self-directed professional who can step into a newly created position, manage multiple large-scale capital projects, and help shape evolving project management practices within a collaborative municipal environment.

This role follows a hybrid work model, with regular onsite presence in The Dalles, Oregon required based on project and business needs.

Construction Project Manager Responsibilities:

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of large, multi-year public works and infrastructure projects, including water, wastewater, transportation, and utility systems.
• Manage projects from early feasibility, funding, and stakeholder engagement through design, construction, and closeout.
• Coordinate closely with internal leadership, engineering teams, consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies to ensure alignment and timely delivery.
• Support development and refinement of project management processes while remaining flexible to evolving organizational needs.
• Prepare and deliver clear updates, reports, and presentations for senior leadership and governing bodies as required.

Construction Project Manager Qualifications:

• 8 years of progressive experience managing public works or heavy civil construction projects, with demonstrated senior-level ownership.
• Strong background in water treatment, wastewater, transportation/bridge, or similar infrastructure projects.
• Proven ability to operate independently, make sound decisions, and manage complex initiatives with minimal oversight.
• Experience navigating public-sector environments, including funding, grants, permitting, and public stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment with periodic onsite presence and flexibility for occasional evening meetings.