Project Director

hntb; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 239,000 - 382,000; Full time

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Job summary

HNTB is seeking a Senior Project Director to lead mega and super mega transportation programs in the Arlington, VA region. You will direct the development and execution of the project management plan, manage client relationships, and ensure successful delivery on complex projects.

You will drive staffing, budget, schedule, and risk management, collaborating with senior leaders to win pursuits and uphold HNTB's Sophisticated Delivery Approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field; 12 years of experience including mega projects.
• 4 years managing and delivering mega and/or super mega projects.

Responsibilities

• Develops and nurtures key client relationships; primary company contact on assigned projects.
• Responsible for financial performance: cash, budget, schedule and scope adherence.
• Staffing and resource planning; staff development and performance management.
• Leads pursuits of mega and super mega projects; develops long-term business strategies with clients.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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

What You'll Bring:

• Project leadership for complex transportation projects

What We Prefer:

• Master's degree
• 20 years relevant experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification
• Project Management Professional (PMP)

Additional Information

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Locations

Arlington, VA (Alexandria)

The approximate pay range for Virginia is $238,839.35 - $381,522.60. 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.