Applications are now being accepted for a Project Manager, Senior Project Manager or 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 $77,792 – 116,480, DOQ.

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:

• The incumbent uses best practices in all phases of project development ensuring that projects are planned and executed within scope, schedule, and budget. Must be able to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with government and local agency representatives, interest groups, and the general public.
• This position is responsible for scope, schedule and budget of all phases of the District’s capital projects including design, right-of-way acquisition and construction; plans, organizes and coordinates the scoping, concept, design, and environmental clearances; manages multiple projects of varying levels of size and complexity.
• This position is responsible for directing and controlling multiple capital projects, some of which are large, complex, highly visible, involve multiple functions and issues, and have broad impact on government operations and public interest. Provides leadership by identifying and implementing continuous process improvements; provides technical guidance to PMs and Project Assistants.

Qualifications:

Project Manager

• Requires knowledge of Civil Engineering, surveying, design, and construction standards, right-of-way acquisition, environmental clearances, administration of consultant contracts, budget preparation and execution, public involvement, and scheduling. Experience with MS Project is preferred.
• Requires experience in leading interdisciplinary project teams; strong team building and leadership skills; able to elicit confidence and build rapport; experience in planning, scheduling, and tracking project timelines and deliverables; ability to work within a fast-paced project development process.

Senior Project Manager

• The Senior Project Manager requires proven experience in complex project management with an emphasis on transportation planning, design, right-of-way acquisition, environmental clearances, and public involvement.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Planning, or a related field preferred.
• Or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acceptable.

Principal Project Manager (In addition to Senior Project Manager qualifications):

• 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 April 30, 2026. Applications will be reviewed periodically. Apply as soon as possible to ensure you will be considered for this position.  Applications are available at 5800 N. Meeker Ave., Boise, ID.

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Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations

About Ada County Highway District

Established in 1972 as an independent government entity, the Ada County Highway District (ACHD) is responsible for all short-range planning, construction, maintenance, operations, rehabilitation and improvements to Ada County's urban streets, rural roadways (excluding state highways) and bridges. Geographically, the Districts jurisdiction includes Boise, Eagle, Garden City, Kuna, Meridian, Star and the unincorporated areas of Ada County; it is the only consolidated countywide highway district in the State of Idaho.

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