to drive infrastructure forward, power innovation and leave your mark on our energy future.The primary duties of a Substation Project Manager include executing and managing all aspects of Power Delivery projects of all s…
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Project Manager jobs in Portland, OR
Project managers plan work, coordinate people, and keep timelines and budgets honest. They track risks and dependencies across teams and make sure the pieces of a project land in the right order.
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$32–$79/hr
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of our Water Business Group, you’ll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come. From delivering safe drinking water... ...leave a lasting legacy.HDR is seeking an experienced Federal Project Manager…
ourselves: What is our impact on the world?Watch Our Story:' Water Business Group is growing, and we are looking for experienced Project Managers to help lead our program forward. This is an exciting opportunity to join…
: What is our impact on the world?Watch Our Story:' Water Business Group is expanding, and we’re seeking accomplished Senior Project Managers to help drive our program’s continued success. This is a compelling opportunit…
What We NeedCorpay is currently looking to hire an AI Delivery Excellence Manager within our Payables division. This position falls under our Corporate Payments line of business and is located in Beaverton, OR. This role…
workflows to support our digital delivery on electric Transmission projects. You will bring a strong engineering technologist mindset,... ...as a Product Owner for PLS-CADD software. This includes the management of PLS-C…
collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world.Together, we... ...with Stantec.Your OpportunityWe are seeking a Senior Project Manager to join…
how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. HDR is looking for an Industrial Project Manager with experience supporting Industrial sector clients and projects in the So…
your community, but around the world. HDR Engineering is currently seeking a Senior Extra-High Voltage (EHV) Transmission Line Project Manager to join our growing local and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery profes…
$350 per month
on our energy futureIn the role of Power Delivery EPC Program Manager, we'll count on you to: Assume leadership responsibilities for... ..., planning/design management, program governance, procurement, project management…
great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.HDR Engineering is currently seeking a Transmission Line Project Manager to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professiona…
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What project managers earn in Portland
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $32–$42 | $66k–$88k |
| Mid level | $42–$61 | $88k–$127k |
| Senior | $58–$79 | $121k–$165k |
Adjusted for the Portland market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Project planningRisk managementBudget trackingStakeholder managementAgile and waterfall methodsJira or MS ProjectMeeting facilitationWritten status reporting
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Walk me through a project you delivered end to end.
Cover scope, team size, budget, and timeline, then one turning point where your intervention mattered. Close with the delivered result.
How do you handle a project that is slipping behind schedule?
Show a sequence: diagnose the cause, present options with tradeoffs to stakeholders, then reset the plan. Avoid implying you simply push people harder.
How do you manage stakeholders with conflicting priorities?
Describe getting decision-makers in one conversation, making tradeoffs explicit, and documenting the agreed direction so it sticks.
Tell me about a time you had to deliver bad news about a project.
Emphasize telling stakeholders early, with data and a proposed recovery plan, rather than hoping the problem resolves itself.
What do you include in a project kickoff?
Mention goals, scope boundaries, roles, communication cadence, and how success will be measured. Show you set expectations before work starts.
How do you track and communicate project risk?
Reference a living risk register with owners and mitigation plans, and explain how you surface the top risks in every status update.
Agile or waterfall — how do you choose?
Tie the choice to the work: fixed contracts and physical dependencies favor waterfall, evolving requirements favor iterative delivery. Show flexibility.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For project managers specifically — generic advice costs you here
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State budget size, team headcount, and duration for each major project so scale is immediately clear.
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Quantify delivery performance: on-time percentage, budget variance, or scope delivered versus planned.
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Name the methodology you ran and why it fit, rather than listing 'Agile' as a keyword.
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Include a rescue story: a project you brought back on track and the specific change that did it.
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List certifications like PMP or CAPM near the top if you have them; many screeners filter on this.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Project Coordinator
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Project Manager
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Senior Project Manager
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Program Manager
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Director of Project Management
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