Program Manager

HNTB Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 260,000 - 415,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB Corporation seeks a seasoned Program Manager to lead a complex aviation program and deliver multiple projects in a client-facing role. The ideal candidate has aviation program experience and a track record of leading teams across disciplines, stakeholders, and projects, with emphasis on leadership and broad program management capabilities.

The role requires an integrated program team member with in-office and on-site presence, offering growth within a large, employee-owned firm and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline.
• 15 years relevant experience.
• PMP certification and/or PE licensure preferred.
• Willingness to relocate if not locally.

Responsibilities

• Acts as the client’s agent in delivering PMC services across planning, delivery, procurement, risk, and operations.
• Routinely resolves difficult issues of significant financial impact and risk.
• Identifies opportunities to advance HNTB’s presence and revenue in PMC markets.
• Builds a reputation in the industry and maintains relationships with clients and industry orgs.
• Interacts with senior government or public officials and clients on significant program matters.
• Defines staffing needs and provides direction to project managers and subcontractors.
• Understands political environment and client perspectives on success.
• Leads the team while maintaining firm culture and organization.

Skills

Leadership capability

People leadership

Stakeholder coordination

Program management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline

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 seasoned Program Manager to support the management and delivery of a complex aviation program comprising multiple projects. The ideal candidate is a strong, well‑rounded leader with aviation experience and demonstrated experience managing teams and working across multiple projects, disciplines, and stakeholders. The priority for this role is leadership capability and versatility in preference to deep specialization in a particular technical discipline. The successful candidate will be able to operate effectively within a complex program environment with multiple stakeholders, build strong working relationships, exercise sound judgment, and provide leadership across projects and program needs as they evolve. This role is intended to be an integrated member of a program team and requires a consistent in office and on‑site presence.

What You’ll Do

• Acts as the client’s agent in delivering PMC services in the areas of strategic planning, alternative delivery, innovative financing, procurement/contract management, risk management, project controls, quality management, construction management, project closeout and acceptance, and operations/maintenance.
• Routinely resolves difficult issues of significant financial impact, assessing and managing risk on behalf of the client.
• Identifies and effectively pursues opportunities to advance HNTB’s presence and revenue opportunity, both with current client(s) and more broadly within the PMC market.
• Actively works to build a reputation in the industry and within Program Management, maintaining positive relationships with clients and representing HNTB with local, state and national industry organizations.
• Interacts with senior government or public officials and/or clients on significant program matters often requiring coordination between organizations.
• Responsible for defining staffing needs for the delivery of services, providing direction and oversight to Project Managers, other staff, client staff and subcontractors.
• Has an awareness and understanding of the political environment and sensitivities in which a program is being delivered.
• Able to lead HNTB team in understanding client perspectives and vision of success while keeping staff connected to firm culture and organization.
• Develops a deep understanding of full range of HNTB services and firm‑wide resources.
• Participates in the development of client service action plans and client project reviews.
• Carries out other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline
• 15 years relevant experience

What We Prefer

• 15+ years of demonstrated aviation program or project experience supporting large, complex capital programs
• Proven people leader with demonstrated experience managing and developing teams
• Polished executive presence with strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Broad program and project management experience with the ability to operate effectively across multiple projects, disciplines, and assignments
• Collaborative leadership style with demonstrated ability to work effectively across client, consultant, project, and functional teams
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders, and drive issues toward resolution
• Sound judgment with the ability to work independently, anticipate needs, identify emerging issues, and appropriately elevate matters requiring leadership attention
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and/or Professional Engineer (PE) licensure preferred
• Willingness to relocate if not currently local

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

The approximate pay range for New York is $259,607.99 - $414,698.47.

Locations: New York, NY

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.

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