County GEC Project Manager

HNTB Corporation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB Corporation in Austin, TX seeks a senior project management professional to lead GEC County Road Bond Programs. You will oversee consultants, manage scope, schedule and budgets, and coordinate with clients, agencies, and stakeholders to deliver complex transportation projects in Central Texas.

This role requires PE or equivalent, strong leadership, and ability to guide multi-disciplinary teams, review plans for compliance, and ensure contractual obligations are met while maintaining client

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
• 8 years of relevant experience in project management or Deputy PM roles.
• 2 years of task management or Deputy PM experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop project scope and fee quotation and assist with contract preparation.
• Serve as primary client liaison and manage project teams to meet scope, schedule, and budgets.
• Assist with client scoping and contract negotiations.
• Perform technical tasks including analysis, reports, design, specifications, and production.
• Lead development and execution of the project management plan.
• Coordinate staffing, recruitment, development, and performance reviews.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Project management tools

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 role will be dedicated to GEC County Road Bond Programs in our Austin office. This role primarily consists of assisting managing teams of professional service providers to deliver transportation infrastructure projects ranging in size and complexity in the Central Texas Area. This role is responsible for assisting with overseeing and guiding project consultants on designated projects, ensuring they meet contractual obligations, stay within budget, and adhere to the project timeline. Responsibilities include managing the planning and design plan review process, managing the right of way and utility coordination process, coordinating bids for local projects, and leading regular meetings with consultants and clients to foster effective collaboration. This role serves as a liaison between the client, local agencies, and other relevant parties, ensuring smooth communication and project progress. It also involves reviewing project plans for regulatory compliance and scrutinizing consultant contracts to safeguard client interests. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of client needs and Bond Program requirements related to project deliverables.

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 sparkconnected people and places, expanded opportunity, and left a lasting impact on our communities. Ourculture of integrity and inclusion, combined with groundbreaking solutions, has affirmed our reputation and positioned our firm as the industry leader in delivering extraordinary value. Whenyou joinHNTB,youarejoining 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 encourageouremployees to bring their whole and authentic selves to work, providethema 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 toourclients and our communities.

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
• 8 years of relevant experience
• 2 years task management or Deputy PM experience

What You'll Bring:

• Winning, contracting, and successfully delivering 4for4 (on‑time, on‑budget, quality, client satisfaction) on smaller projects.
• Identifying and escalating risk and change management issues, with oversight from more experienced staff.
• Leading a team for a smaller project or task order with no or few subconsultants.
• Using system tools to manage, monitor, and deliver smaller projects or task orders.
• Leveraging the Office Management Team to assist in implementing HNTB Sophisticated processes as applicable to the project.
• Interfacing with your client‑level peer on a smaller project or task order.
• Providing technical guidance to team and task leads as well as performing portions of the technical work.

What We Prefer:

• 10 years relevant experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification

Locations: Austin, TX, San Antonio, TX (McAllister Freeway) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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