Engineering Project Manager (Aviation)

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

Job summary

HNTB Corporation is seeking a Project Manager II – Engineering with civil aviation experience to oversee multi-disciplinary airport projects in Texas, including Austin Bergstrom International and San Antonio International. The role emphasizes scope, budget, schedule, and client relations across the full project lifecycle.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, 10 years’ relevant experience, and 2 years of engineering project management, with Master’s degree and PE

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• 10 years of relevant experience.
• 2 years of successful management of engineering projects.
• Master’s degree preferred and PE certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop project scope and fee quotations; assist in proposals and contracts.
• Lead or participate in client contract scoping and negotiations.
• Manage project team to deliver scope, schedule and budgets.
• Perform technical tasks: analysis, design, reports, specifications.
• Lead development and execution of the project management plan.
• Mentor staff and oversee staffing, performance, and reviews.
• Support business development and pursue opportunities.

Skills

Project management

Aviation experience

Team leadership

Client liaison

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

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.

We are seeking a project manager with civil aviation engineering experience to assist with pursuing and delivering projects for various airport clients, including Austin Bergstrom International Airport, San Antonio International Airport, and other strategically important clients. This opportunity entails being responsible for managing assigned project(s) throughout their full lifecycle, including developing the scope and technical sections of proposal and procurement documents to participating in contract negotiations and overseeing the delivery of the project plan to successfully accomplish HNTB's 4 for 4 performance: delivery of quality work, on time, on budget, and to the client’s satisfaction on every project.

This position proactively manages the budget, schedule, technical requirements, contractual obligations, and client communications in support of the project’s objectives. Provides high-level technical tasks while managing and reviewing design-related specifications, calculations, reports, and plans. Coordinates with internal and external partners, including cross-discipline and functional teams, to address and problem-solve design-related issues or concerns.

The Project Manager II – Engineering typically manages multi-disciplinary project team(s) for one or more strategic (<$1M) or mini-mega ($1M to <$5M) projects, or may lead and/or work as a discipline lead on a mega ($5M to < $25M) project management team. In addition to project responsibilities, this position will provide strategic advice and analysis and engage in marketing and business development efforts for pursuits across the aviation market.

The person will work with the line organization in a senior 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. This position will identify, pursue, and execute high-level airport projects.

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).
• Leads or actively participates in client contract scoping and negotiations.
• 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.
• Leads client contract scoping and 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.
• Responsible for/oversees 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 mini-mega and 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, mini-mega, and 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
• 10 years of relevant experience
• 2 years of successful management of engineering projects

What You’ll Bring:

• Winning, contracting, and successfully delivering 4for4 (on-time, on-budget, quality, client satisfaction) on multi-disciplined projects.
• Identifying and handling risk and change management with guidance from more experienced staff.
• Leading a team on mid-sized and/or moderately complex projects inside and outside of HNTB using sub-consultants.
• Using system tools to manage, monitor, and deliver mid-sized and/or moderately complex projects.
• Leading with minimal assistance from the Office Management Team in implementing HNTB Sophisticated processes as applicable to the project.
• Serving as the lead interface with the client on moderately complex projects.
• Developing successors to work with same client on other work.

What We Prefer:

• Master’s degree in Engineering
• 12 years relevant experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification

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

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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 spark has connected people and places, expanded opportunity, and left a lasting impact on our communities.

Our culture of integrity and inclusion, combined with groundbreaking solutions, has affirmed our reputation and positioned our firm as the industry leader in delivering extraordinary value. When you join HNTB, you are joining 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 encourage our employees to bring their whole and authentic selves to work, provide them a 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 to our clients and our communities.

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.

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