Bridge Inspection Project Manager I

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

Job summary

HNTB Corporation is seeking a Project Manager to lead statewide bridge inspection projects across Texas, with involvement in proposal development, staffing, and client communications. The role emphasizes delivering high-quality results on time and on budget while expanding HNTB's bridge inspection services within Texas and nationally.

The ideal candidate will have a PE license in Texas, extensive experience with TxDOT NBIS/NTIS, and a track record of managing large-scale bridge inspections and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 8 years of relevant experience.
• 2 years task management or Deputy PM experience.
• Texas PE certification is preferred for Senior roles.

Responsibilities

• Develop the project scope and fee quotation and assist in preparing technical proposals and contracts.
• Serve as the primary client liaison and manage the project team to deliver scope, schedule, and budgets.
• Lead field inspections of complex bridges in accordance with NBIS/NTIS and TxDOT standards.
• Coordinate with cross‑discipline teams and external partners to resolve design issues and deliver on project objectives.
• Mentor junior staff and manage staffing, performance reviews, and succession planning.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Texas PE certification

Job description

What We're Looking ForAre you looking for a new, exciting opportunity? Join one of our Texas offices and be a key contributor to the growth of our bridge inspection practice throughout Texas. We are seeking a highly motivated Project Manager with proven TxDOT bridge inspection experience, strong industry relationships, and a passion for leadership to help establish and expand a critical service line within the great state of Texas. While the primary focus will be on statewide bridge inspection projects, the candidate will have the opportunity to support the rapid growth of bridge inspection services at a national level. You have the opportunity to break new ground on a local service line within a firm that brings more than 110 years of experience and consistently ranks as a top design firm by Engineering News Record (ENR).This opportunity entails being responsible for 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.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. Assists with client project scoping and contract 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.Performs coordination with managers on 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 strategic and mini-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 and mini-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 8 years of relevant experience2 years task management or Deputy PM experienceWhat You'll Bring:Winning, contracting, and successfully delivering 4for4 (on-time, on-budget, quality, client satisfaction) on statewide bridge inspection projects. Identifying and escalating risk and change management issues.Leading a team for large-scale inspection projects including multiple subconsultants.Lead and perform field inspections of complex bridges and tunnels according to FHWA's NBIS and NTIS as well as TxDOT and federal standards.Using system tools to manage, monitor, and deliver projects or task orders.Interfacing with your client-level peer on projects or task orders.Providing technical guidance to team and task leads as well as performing portions of the technical work.Develop high quality and detailed inspection reports accurately depicting existing conditions and critical findings.Develop condition quantities and repair costs for National Bridge Element Level and National Tunnel Element Level reporting.Perform and review structural analysis, design and plans as needed.Perform and review load rating analysis, calculation and report development as needed.Mentor junior staff in their development, particular bridge inspection team members.Monitor quality and budget on all assigned tasks.What We Prefer:Master’s degree in Engineering10 years relevant experienceTexas Professional Engineer (PE) certificationComplex bridge and tunnel inspection experience with TxDOT and local agencies.Successful completion of FHWA-NHI's Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges, Fracture Critical Inspection Techniques for Steel Bridges, and Tunnel Safety Inspection courses.Precertified in the following TxDOT work categories: 6.1.1/2, 6.2.1/2, and 6.3.1/2OSHA 10-hour construction safety certification.Additional InformationClick here for benefits information: HNTB Total RewardsClick here to learn more about Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/VeteranVisa sponsorship is not available for this position.#AL #Bridges.Locations:Austin, TX, Dallas, TX, Fort Worth, TX, Plano, TX (Granite Parkway)........................NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES:HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of HNTB. HNTB will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. Staffing/employment agencies who have fee agreements with HNTB must submit applicants to the designated HNTB recruiter to be eligible for placement fees.