Project Director

HNTB

Austin (TX)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

HNTB Corporation is seeking a Project Director in Austin, TX. The ideal candidate will lead mega and super mega infrastructure projects, managing client relationships and ensuring financial performance. This role requires a Bachelor's degree and 12 years of relevant experience with at least 4 years in project management. Responsibilities include developing project plans, leading teams, and pursuing new business opportunities. A Master's degree and Professional Engineer (PE) certification are preferred. Full-time position within the Engineering Group.

Qualifications

12 years of relevant experience including 4 years managing and delivering mega and/or super mega projects.
Experience in project controls, quality, risk, and change management.
Professional Engineer (PE) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of the project management plan.
Manage financial performance and project scope.
Supervise and mentor project staff.

Skills

Client relationship management

Project financial performance

Project scope management

Leadership and mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Master’s degree

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 opportunity entails being responsible for leading the development and execution of the project management plan while building and maintaining effective and meaningful client relationships. This position serves as the primary client liaison responsible for managing and delivering all aspects of one or more mega ($5M+) and/or super mega ($25M+) projects including contracting, project controls, quality, risk and change management. The Project Director implements the firm’s project delivery plan using HNTB’s Sophisticated Delivery Approach (SDA) on each project.

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 mega projects and/or actively involved as part of the pursuit team for 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 4 years experience successfully managing and delivering mega and/or super mega projects.

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