Capital Region Transit/Rail Director

HNTB; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure solutions firm is seeking a skilled professional to lead its Rail/Transit practice in Arlington, VA. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing complex projects and will be responsible for fostering client relationships while overseeing project performance. This role requires a Bachelor’s degree, significant experience, and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 12 years of relevant experience including 4 years managing mega and/or super mega projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and nurture key client relationships.
• Ensure financial performance on projects.
• Supervise and mentor project teams.
• Lead pursuits of mega projects.
• Mentors project staff and oversees Project Managers.
• Represents HNTB in industry organizations.

Skills

Client relationship management

Financial performance management

Project management

Leadership and mentorship

Staffing & mentorship

Pursuit & proposal leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Master’s degree

Job description

Overview

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 for leading the Rail/Transit practice in the Capital Region office. The successful candidate will build and maintain meaningful client relationships and represent HNTB in local and regional industry organizations.

What You'll Do

• Develops and nurtures key client relationships and is the primary company contact on assigned projects. Communicates effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions and strategies.
• Responsible for financial performance on projects. Proactive management of cash, budget, schedule and project scope to ensure adherence to project goals and completion to the client's satisfaction.
• Sets priorities, obtains commitments, and engages required resources through collaboration with Group Directors, Department Managers and/or Section Managers to staff projects according to the project Work Plan.
• Collaborates with office and division leadership in solving challenges and ensuring business objectives are met.
• Supervises and mentors team to achieve overall project objectives. Where appropriate, oversees the project's Project Manager(s). Responsible for/oversees project staffing, including, but not limited to; recruitment, hiring, development, retention and succession of project staff; development of plan for project staff reporting; and support for performance and compensation reviews.
• Leads pursuits of mega projects and/or actively involved as part of the pursuit team for super mega projects. Partners with Client Service Leaders to develop long term strategies to identify and pursue additional business opportunities with key clients and with pursuit champions on efforts for mega and super mega projects in accordance with HNTB\'s Sophisticated Sales Approach (SSA). Works with the pursuit team and marketing resources to prepare appropriate proposal and presentation materials. Leads interview and proposal presentations to the client as well as general presentations within the industry.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field and 12 years of relevant experience including 4 years experience successfully managing and delivering mega and/or super mega projects

What We Prefer

• Master’s degree
• 20 years relevant experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification
• Project Management Professional (PMP)

Additional Information

• Click here for benefits information: HNTB Total Rewards
• Click here to learn more about Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Locations: Arlington, VA (Alexandria), Washington, DC