Design Manager - Transit Design Build

HNTB Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 275,000 - 439,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB Corporation in the United States seeks a DB Design Manager (Transit) to lead teams on mega transit projects. This senior role requires extensive collaboration with contractors and proven leadership on national-scale projects, with offices across the country and travel to project offices.

The position emphasizes delivering high-quality results on time and within budget, with an emphasis on staff development and strategic pursuits for mega programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 12+ years of experience on mega/super mega projects.
• 6+ years leading design-build transit projects and coordinating with contractors.
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification in multiple states preferred (CA).
• DBIA and PMP certifications preferred.
• Willingness to travel to project offices.

Responsibilities

• Develops and nurtures key client relationships and is the primary company contact on assigned projects.
• Communicates with clients to identify needs and evaluate solutions.
• Responsible for financial performance on projects.
• Proactively manages cash, budget, schedule and scope to meet goals.
• Staffs projects according to the Work Plan and collaborates with leadership.
• Leads pursuits of mega projects and develops long-term client strategies.
• Leads interview and proposal presentations to clients.

Skills

Mega project leadership

Contractor collaboration

Team leadership

Project financial management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Professional Engineer (PE) certification

DBIA certification (preferred)

PMP certification (preferred)

Tools

MS Project

Scheduling software

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. Now is the right time to join HNTB’s growing Design Build (DB) Organization! We are seeking a DB Design Manager (Transit) to lead teams on our largest projects and pursuits. This officer-level role requires significant experience collaborating with contractors and a successful track record of leading teams, as design manager, on nationally significant transit infrastructure projects. This position can be based in any HNTB office and requires travel to project offices. The selected candidate will be accountable for achieving HNTB’s 4 for 4 performance objectives–delivering quality work on time, on budget, and to the client’s satisfaction–on super- and ultra-mega design projects with fees ranging from $25 million to more than $100 million.

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 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 6 years of experience successfully managing and delivering mega and/or super mega projects.

What We Prefer:

• Master's degree 25 years relevant experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification in multiple states, including California
• Successful experience as a Design Manger role on multiple Design Build transit projects
• Design Build Institute of America (DBIA) certification
• Project Management Professional (PMP)

Locations:

Locations: Atlanta, GA, Bellevue, WA (Seattle), Boston, MA, Charlotte, NC, Chelmsford, MA (Lexington), Chicago, IL, Dallas, TX, Denver, CO, Fort Lauderdale, FL, Kansas City, MO, Lake Mary, FL, Los Angeles, CA (Figueroa Street), Miami, FL, Newark, NJ, New York, NY, Philadelphia, PA (Pennsylvania), Seattle, WA (Downtown), Tampa, FL.

The approximate pay range for Los Angeles Metro Area and Orange County, CA is $274,665.25 - $438,750.99.

The approximate pay range for Washington is $286,607.22 - $457,827.12.

The approximate pay range for Colorado is $262,723.28 - $419,674.86.

The approximate pay range for New York is $298,549.19 - $476,903.24.

The approximate pay range for New Jersey is $286,607.22 - $457,827.12.

The approximate pay range for Massachusetts is $286,607.22 - $457,827.12.

The approximate pay range for Illinois is $262,723.28 - $419,674.86.

The anticipated last day to apply is 12/17/2026.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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

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