Bridge Project Manager I

HNTB; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Integrated benefits program

Job summary

HNTB in Little Rock, AR is seeking a Bridge Project Manager I to oversee complex transportation projects. The successful candidate will manage project scope, schedule, and budget, acting as the primary client liaison.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least 8 years of relevant experience. Candidates with 2+ years of task management experience and a PE certification are strongly preferred. HNTB offers a comprehensive benefits program.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in engineering.
• 2 years of task management or Deputy PM experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop project scope, fee quotation, and technical proposals.
• Serve as the primary client liaison and manage the project team.
• Perform technical discipline tasks including design and specification.

Skills

Project management

Engineering principles

Client liaison

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Overview

Bridge Project Manager I – Little Rock, AR. Join a team of dedicated professionals delivering complex transportation projects to clients such as ARDOT, TxDOT, DART, and major airports in Dallas/Fort Worth and Little Rock.

Responsibilities

• Develop project scope, fee quotation, and assist in technical proposals and contracts in accordance with HNTB’s Sophisticated Contracting Approach (SCA).
• Serve as the primary client liaison and manage the project team to deliver scope, schedule, and budget to client satisfaction.
• Perform technical discipline tasks including analysis, reports, design, specification, and production for assigned projects.
• Implement the firm’s project delivery plan using HNTB’s Sophisticated Delivery Approach (SDA). Lead development and execution of the project management plan and supervise/mentor the team.
• Coordinate project staffing, recruitment, development, retention, succession planning, and performance/compensation reviews.
• Partner with Client Service Leaders and pursuit champions to assist with business development, client relationships, and pursuit efforts for strategic and mini‑mega projects in accordance with the Sophisticated Sales Approach (SSA). Lead proposal development and presentations.
• Possibly responsible for recruitment, hiring, development, and retention of staff, including performance and succession reviews.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and at least 8 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum 2 years of task management or Deputy PM experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ARDOT or TxDOT bridge design/management.
• Master’s degree in Engineering.
• 10 years of relevant experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification.
• Independent work ethic with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience coordinating with local, state, and federal agencies in Arkansas or Texas.

Benefits

HNTB offers an integrated benefits program. For more information, visit the HNTB Total Rewards page.

Equal Employment Opportunity

HNTB provides a fair and equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. HNTB is committed to nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.