DOT Practice Consultant

HNTB; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 181,000 - 288,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB in Columbus, Ohio, is seeking a senior advisory professional to provide DOT strategic guidance and lead high-impact projects across the region. You will influence major pursuits, mentor Ohio leaders, and leverage national connections to win work while delivering client value.

The role requires a bachelor’s and extensive relevant experience (or a master’s with senior proficiency). It offers a path to influence infrastructure programs across multiple states and fosters collaboration with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field with 12 years of relevant experience.
• Master’s degree in relevant field with 11 years of relevant experience
• In lieu of degree, 16 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Applies strategic advisory with technical input to projects and pursuits.
• Contributes to marketing and business development for pursuits.
• Prepares technical materials for projects and procurement documents.
• Works with regional leadership to navigate complex projects and enhance client satisfaction.
• Identifies leads via national/international associations and trade shows.
• Assists in contracting and project execution with regional staff.

Skills

ODOT experience

Strategic insights

Mentor Ohio leaders

Market expansion

Client relationships

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 12 years

Master’s degree + 11 years

16 years experience in lieu

Job description

What We're Looking For

At HNTB Ohio, you can be part of making a lasting difference for the communities we serve. As an employee-owned infrastructure solutions firm who has been serving Ohio for over 100 years, you can create a career that is meaningful to you and join a team of professionals in some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the state and country.

This opportunity entails being responsible for technical input within discipline, acts as a consultant to HNTB’s offices in their area of expertise by providing DOT strategic advice and guidance to ensure successful project delivery and client satisfaction. This position supports office, regional and division leadership, as well as project teams to develop and promote subject matter expertise and best practices in area of specialty.

What You’ll Do

• Applies technical expertise and guidance in area of practice. Acts as subject matter expert to provide strategic advice and analysis and engage in marketing and business development efforts for pursuits.
• Prepares technical materials for projects, including strategic analyses, commercial documentation, technical provisions, procurement documents, and other materials pertaining to applicable subject matter focus.
• Works with the line organization in a senior support role on strategically important client and project pursuits, providing technical input and market knowledge to navigate complex projects and enhance win probabilities and client satisfaction.
• Targets national and international associations, trade shows, etc., to help the division/region/office identify leads, win work and maintain industry recognition.
• Identifies, pursues, and executes high-level projects with assigned departments, agencies, and programs.
• Assists in the successful contracting and project execution process, working closely with regional HNTB staff and office leadership.
• Partners with National Practice Consultants and Leaders to develop and promote technical knowledge and applicability of practice area.
• Works with HNTB project leadership to manage client relationships and guides the application of HNTB services within a specific practice area to best serve the interests of the client and HNTB.
• Contributes to strategic planning in area of expertise and assists with thought leadership initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field with 12 years of relevant experience
• Master’s degree in relevant field with 11 years of relevant experience
• In lieu of degree, 16 years of relevant experience

What You'll Bring

• Ability to attract top ODOT-experienced PMs will build HNTB’s winnability in Ohio and bench strength.
• Strategic insights that improve win rate on high-value pursuits.
• Serve as a Project Principal on strategic advisory services in Ohio and other states to establish modest billability.
• Mentor and enable other Ohio leaders to effectively develop staff and service lines.
• Influence market expansion through policy-driven opportunities in Ohio and adjacent state markets.

What We Prefer

• Registered professional in area of practice in good standing with appropriate governing authority.

Additional Information

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Locations:

Columbus, OH

The approximate pay range for Ohio is $180,596.86 - $288,485.90. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position based on all selected locations within the state at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

Job Type: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full time

Job Category: Operations Group

ReqID: R-31085

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