Aviation Sr. Project Manager

HNTB Corporation; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB Corporation in Dallas, TX is seeking a Senior Project Manager – Engineering to oversee one or more multi‑million dollar projects throughout the full lifecycle. You will develop scope, manage budgets, schedules, and client relationships while coordinating cross‑discipline teams.

The role requires a strong engineering background, leadership for project teams, and proven delivery of complex infrastructure programs with a focus on quality, time, and budget adherence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 12 years of relevant experience.
• 4 years of successful management of engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop project scope and fee quotation; assist in proposals and contracts.
• Serve as primary client liaison and manage the project team to meet scope, schedule, and budgets.
• Lead contract scoping and negotiations.
• Perform technical tasks including analysis, reports, design, specification, and production for assigned projects.
• Implement the firm’s project delivery plan using SDA on each project.
• Lead the development and execution of the project management plan.
• Mentor team and oversee staffing and performance reviews.
• Support business development with client relationships and pursuits for mega projects.

Skills

Client liaison

Budget management

Schedule management

Leadership

Contract negotiation

Engineering project management

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

PMP

Job description

What We're Looking For At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners. This opportunity entails being responsible managing assigned project(s) throughout their full lifecycle including developing the scope and technical sections of proposal and procurement documents to participating in contract negotiations and overseeing the delivery of the project plan to successfully accomplish HNTB’s 4 for 4 performance: delivery of quality work, on time, on budget and to the client’s satisfaction on every project. This position proactively manages the budget, schedule, technical requirements, contractual obligations, and client communications in support of the project’s objectives. Provides high level technical tasks while managing and reviewing design related specifications, calculations, reports and plans. Coordinates with internal and external partners including cross-discipline and functional teams to address and problem solve design related issues or concerns. The Sr Project Manager – Engineering typically manages multi-disciplinary project team(s) for one or more mini-mega ($1M to < $5M) projects or mega ($5M to < $25M) projects or may lead or serve in a key discipline lead role on a super mega (> $25M) project management team.

What You'll Do

• Responsible for development of the project scope and fee quotation and assists in the preparation of technical proposals and contracts in accordance with HNTB's Sophisticated Contracting Approach (SCA).
• Serves as the primary client liaison and manages the project team to deliver the scope, schedule, and budgets to completion and to the client’s satisfaction.
• Leads client contract scoping and negotiations.
• Performs technical discipline tasks including analysis, reports, design, specification, and production for assigned projects.
• Implements the firm’s project delivery plan using HNTB's Sophisticated Delivery Approach (SDA) on each project.
• Leads the development and the execution of the project management plan.
• Supervises and mentors team to overall project objectives.
• Responsible for/oversees project staffing, including, but not limited to; recruitment, development, retention and succession of project staff; development of plan for project staff reporting; and support for performance and compensation reviews.
• Partners with Client Service Leaders and pursuit champions to assist with business development, building client relationships, and pursuit efforts for mega and super mega projects in accordance with HNTB's Sophisticated Sales Approach (SSA).
• Works with the project team and marketing resources to prepare appropriate proposal and presentation materials.
• Leads proposal development and interview presentations for strategic, mini-mega or mega projects to the client as well as general presentations within the industry and community.
• May be responsible for the recruitment, hiring, development and retention of staff, including development of plan for staff reporting, performance and compensation reviews, and succession.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 12 years of relevant experience 4 years of successful management of engineering projects

What You'll Bring

• Serve as the senior on-site company/owner’s representative responsible for managing all administrative and technical requirements.
• Manage or direct the delivery of high-profile projects.
• Provides oversight and management of Project Managers’/Construction Manager’s activities related to contract administration, change orders, submittals, procurement, project financials set-up and updates, and schedule to ensure projects are completed in a timely manner.
• Coordinates work efforts and review work performed.
• Schedules and manages for integration of quality management during all phases of a project.
• Provides executive level summaries.
• Work with owner to oversee all required permits and remove roadblocks for the General Contractor work to progress.
• Creates and manages project’s budget and coordinates the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) development.
• Knows and understands the requirements of owner’s contract, various owner entities, Client’s design intent etc. including bonds, fees, notifications, schedules, reporting methods and deliverables.
• Oversee the collaboration with pre‑construction and design teams to prepare, review, and monitor plans & information related to all costs involved in developing the project’s budget.
• Develops plan, complies with, and reports on Minority Business Entity (MBE) requirements for the project, as required.
• Responsible for project administration and daily operations.
• Works with the Project manager, Construction manager and assigned schedulers to prepare and maintains the project schedule, milestone dates, and close‑out checklist.
• Reviews with project staff each quarter and assigns responsibilities, execution, and follow‑up plans.
• Participates in and support operations training programs and commits to the development of project staff and of self.

What We Prefer

• Aviation experience
• Large terminal expansion or vertical construction experience
• Alternative delivery approach experience for large national and international airport systems
• Project Management Professional (PMP)

Additional Information

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Locations

Dallas, TX

Corporate Culture and Values

At HNTB, we are harnessing the power of collaboration and innovation to establish a new vision for the future of mobility across our country. You don’t have to look far to see our impact. For more than a century, HNTB’s spark has connected people and places, expanded opportunity, and left a lasting impact on our communities. Our culture of integrity and inclusion, combined with groundbreaking solutions, has affirmed our reputation and positioned our firm as the industry leader in delivering extraordinary value.

When you join HNTB, you are joining an employee‑owned firm founded on the values of integrity, collaboration, personal accountability, respect for others, and the development of all employees. We are committed to the continual improvement of an inclusive workplace. We encourage our employees to bring their whole and authentic selves to work, provide them a meaningful welcoming environment where they are valued, celebrated and respected. Diversity of thought and unique perspectives drives innovation, engagement and retention, which makes HNTB better and brings value to our clients and our communities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

HNTB is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other status protected by law. We will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with a disability where appropriate.

Work Authorization

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will only employ qualified individuals legally authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law). Verification of employment eligibility will be required. HNTB participates in E-Verify Know your rights: Right to Work